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Johannes was fantastic, super flexible, relaxed, easy-going and I loved my stay over there! The garden is absolutely massive and his family is truly the kindest Always loved our puzzling together and cracking wallnuts Always willing to help out how he can and it's a lot of fun going to the markets together! also, R.I.P. Missy, you will be missed 🐱 see you again soon my friend! ☺️🙏🏻

Más que excelente!!! Me hicieron sentir muy cómoda, fue una experiencia enrriquecedora, es la primera vez que uso la aplicación. El lugar es hermoso, comimos muy rico y compartimos muchísimo. Tambirn aprendí cosas prácticas de vida rural. Gracias Alvaro por ser tan auténtico, admirable el proyecto que estas llevando. AGRACIA inspira!!!!

Samir was an enormous help to have here, and we had a great time working. I hope he takes more time to relax in future!

Mike is an excellent WorkAway helper! He has so many talents such as carpentry skills, landscaping, organizational skills, and general “know-how”about many projects. He stuck with the task till it was finished and had a very positive attitude. He helped fix so many things at our place in such a short time and managed to get in a bike ride in October Mountain State Forest. Plus, he was like a dog-whisperer to our pooches! They obeyed him immediately which was great to see. We look forward to having Mike come back again soon.

Saskia is een fantastische vrouw en zeer sympathiek. We hadden een leuke klik en samen een hele fijne tijd bij ons op de campo. Zeer gedreven in het werk en altijd met goed resultaat zowel zelfstandig als samenwerken. Ook is Saskia heel sociaal en gezellig met een goede balans waarin ze niet teveel is. Zeker nog eens welkom. Bedankt voor je inzet 🙌🏻

We had Shiblee and his son Akram as guests during 10 days. It was our first experience with workaway as hosts. Everything was good and we very enjoyed this experience with them. Thanks to that, we will continue and we hope we will be happy to receive new workawayers.. We didn't have enough time to do everything that we planned to do because of our job schedules but the time we spent together were very interesting and both of them were good at speaking English with us. Thank you very much to Shiblee and Akram.

We had a really good first Workaway experience with Lena and Marco. The location was stunning, with incredible mountains and beaches surrounding the spot. Facilities were good and we felt comfortable right away. Lena and Marco were welcoming and very kind and helpful, offering us the use of their cars, inviting us along to the beach, sending great recommendations of nearby spots and including us in a barbecue one evening. We also had plenty of privacy and time to ourselves which was a good balance. Thank you again!

Miquel is such a great host. Since the first moment he made me feel at home and part of hos friends. He invited me almost every day to have beer together with his friends and encouraged me to join cultural events that made my experience really unique. I was going through a difficult period and he always made sure that I was feeling good and he has such a contagious energy. I am very grateful for this cultural exchange and I would love to visit him soon to experience even more the life and culture of Esparraguera. Catalunya lliure!

Alberto and Cynthia were an incredible help to me and my dogs during their stay. They showed great initiative, proactively cleaning and organizing the bungalow to ensure it was welcoming and comfortable for incoming volunteers. Their willingness to take on additional tasks around the garden and their attention to keeping the grounds tidy made a noticeable difference. They integrated seamlessly with the local community, earning genuine affection from residents through their support of local shops and restaurants and their consistent efforts to uplift those around them. Communication was always prompt and effective—any issues or repair needs were addressed quickly, and they went out of their way to keep me informed and reassured. I wholeheartedly recommend Alberto and Cynthia for any project. Their reliability, positivity, and strong work ethic make them a valuable asset wherever they go.

Fran was lovely to have at our farm, keen on any task and very determined. Every job she did was thorough and done with care. She is an upbeat person with a great sense of humour, very easygoing and relaxed. Fran learnt to use some basic carpentry tools, helped with a friend's grape harvest and discovered the wonders of bramble management ;) Don't miss out on Fran's great music on Spotify, she especially loves listening to it in the car on the way to the mall and absolutely does not curl up into a ball of embarrassment on the back seat (she shouldn't though, her music is awesome :) ) She also got on very well with the other workaways and was great with our animals. Highly recommend and we'd have her back here any time!

Yan Jiun, you were an absolutely fantastic guest! Very clean and tidy, and your photography skills and language/cultural knowledge were invaluable! English, Spanish, German and Chinese are a fantastic combination to speak fluently! Please come again soon dear Yan Jiun ☺️

I don’t even know where to start because there is so much to say! Volunteering at Manfred’s shelter is a truly life-changing experience. It gives your journey a completely new dimension, full of meaning and depth. Caring for kangaroos, feeding them, cuddling them, brings so much joy. The more time you spend with them, the more you get to know their unique personalities, and you start to see them as the incredible beings they really are. It’s also an amazing opportunity to learn about Australian wildlife and to understand how crucial it is to protect these iconic little creatures. Manfred runs the shelter with devotion, enthusiasm, and love, and surrounded by other volunteers, everyone works together to keep everything running smoothly. The property itself is beautiful, waking up to the calls of cockatoos and kookaburras is magical. It’s a lively, welcoming place where you have space for yourself, but also plenty of opportunities to share great moments over dinner and conversations about life. If you’re looking for a meaningful, hands-on experience, love nature, don’t mind getting your hands dirty, and want to learn as much as possible, this is the perfect place. Manfred is incredibly kind, helpful, and full of humor, and he’s always happy to share his knowledge about nature and life. I’m so grateful for this unforgettable experience, which will stay with me forever. If I return to Australia, I know without a doubt that I’ll come back to volunteer at Manfred’s shelter.

What an absolute pleasure it was to have Shelley and Tony stay for a month! I’ve honestly never met a couple with so much enthusiasm and love for what they do. They’re reliable, experienced, and completely self-managing — the kind of people you can just trust to get things done beautifully. Together they transformed the place — the kitchen garden is now in great shape, the lawns are neat, trees and undergrowth cleared, and the whole property feels alive again. Shelley has a wonderful sense of beauty and harmony — she decluttered and decorated the rooms, made new flower beds, harvested and planted for winter, and added so many lovely touches around the house and garden. Tony is the go-to guy for any repair or construction job — from fixing gates and regrouting tiles to even building new garden paths. Nothing’s too heavy or too complicated for him! In just four weeks, they completely lifted the place — it looks so much better and more full of life. I’m super grateful for all their hard work and great company. Simply a dream Workaway couple. Thank you both from the bottom of my heart !

It was a really good experience with Lyn! She proudly presented to us her region : Otago, she is a good travel guide ;) She is generous and like to share tips. We recommend Lyn without hésitation

Staying with Martha and her family was an incredible experience! Martha is kind, caring, and always ready to help with anything you need. Her family is warm and welcoming — and their food is absolutely delicious! Martha even helped me organize my Kilimanjaro climb and a few other things during my stay. If you want to experience the real Arusha, you should 100% stay with Martha and her family

Il mio soggiorno a Santa Cristina d’Aspromonte con Eusebio e suo figlio Francesco è stato un’esperienza davvero memorabile e un’introduzione perfetta a Workaway. Entrambi sono estremamente gentili e accoglienti, e mi hanno fatto sentire parte della famiglia fin dal primo giorno. Ho alloggiato in una casa molto confortevole nel cuore di Santa Cristina, un piccolo paese di montagna calabrese con circa 500 abitanti. Ogni giorno di lavoro pranzavamo e cenavamo insieme — Eusebio è un ottimo cuoco, e il nostro accordo era che lui cucinasse e io mi occupassi di riordinare dopo i pasti. L’immersione completa nella lingua italiana è stata eccellente, e ho anche avuto la mia prima introduzione al dialetto locale! Poiché sono rimasto solo una settimana, ho deciso di lavorare a tempo pieno ogni giorno. La passeggiata di un miglio dal paese fino al terreno di Eusebio era tranquilla e piacevole, un bel momento per riflettere. Ottobre è un periodo meraviglioso: i castagni lungo la strada, i rumori della campagna e i preparativi per la raccolta delle olive creavano un’atmosfera speciale. Il lavoro era fisico ma gestibile anche per il mio corpo di 63 anni: tagliare, trasportare e impilare la legna, pulire intorno alla casa di campagna, rastrellare e portare via le foglie. Ho imparato a riconoscere le differenze tra i vari tipi di alberi, come il castagno e l’ulivo. Alcuni dei momenti più belli sono stati la raccolta dei funghi e delle castagne in montagna con Francesco e il suo collega Rocco. Un giorno abbiamo lavorato fino al tramonto per accumulare un grande mucchio di rami e bruciarli prima della pioggia: la calma, la soddisfazione e la luce brillante del fuoco di legno d’ulivo rimarranno nei miei ricordi più belli. Durante la mia permanenza ho conosciuto anche la comunità locale: spesso mi fermavo al bar per un espresso o una cioccolata calda con cornetto, e ho avuto una cena indimenticabile alla trattoria A’ Paisana, dove Roberto ed Elvira mi hanno raccontato molto sulla vita del paese. Un piccolo aspetto da considerare è la connessione Internet: il Wi-Fi è disponibile nella casa di campagna e la copertura mobile in paese, ma sinceramente non ne ho sentito molto la mancanza — è un luogo che invita a staccare e vivere con calma. Con tutto il cuore ringrazio Eusebio e Francesco per la loro accoglienza, gentilezza e dedizione alle tradizioni calabresi. Ammmiro la passione di Eusebio per i suoi uliveti, alcuni dei quali hanno più di 500 anni! Consiglio vivamente questa esperienza a chi desidera scoprire la vera Calabria e contribuire al lavoro di una famiglia autentica e generosa. My stay in Santa Cristina d’Aspromonte with Eusebio and his son Francesco was truly memorable and the perfect introduction to Workaway. Both are extremely kind and welcoming, and they made me feel like part of the family from the very first day. I stayed in a very comfortable home in the heart of Santa Cristina, a small Calabrian mountain town of around 500 residents. Each working day we shared lunch and dinner together — Eusebio is a great cook, and our agreement was that he would cook and I would clean up afterward. The opportunity for full Italian immersion was excellent, and I even had my first taste of the local dialect! Since I stayed only one week, I decided to work a full day each day. The one-mile walk from town to Eusebio’s countryside property was peaceful and perfect for quiet reflection. October is a beautiful time to be there — chestnuts lined the lane, and the sounds and sights of the upcoming olive harvest filled the air. The work was physical but manageable for my 63-year-old body: cutting, transporting, and stacking wood, cleaning up around the farmhouse, raking and hauling leaves. I learned to recognize the differences between various trees, including chestnut and olive. Some of my favorite memories include mushroom and chestnut gathering in the mountains with Francesco and his colleague Rocco. One evening we worked past sunset to pile brush and burn it before the rain — the calm, the sense of accomplishment, and the bright heat of the olive wood fire made it a moment I’ll never forget. During my stay I also enjoyed the local community. I often stopped at the bar for an espresso, cappuccino, or hot chocolate — always with a delicious cornetto. One night I had a memorable dinner at the trattoria A’ Paisana, where the kind hosts Roberto and Elvira shared stories about life in Santa Cristina. One small note: Wi-Fi is available at Eusebio’s country house and mobile service in town, but honestly, you won’t miss it much — this is a place for slowing down and enjoying the simple rhythm of Calabrian life. With all my heart, I want to thank Eusebio and Francesco for their warmth, generosity, and for welcoming me as part of their family throughout my stay. I deeply admire Eusebio’s strong work ethic and passion for preserving traditional Calabrian practices in his olive groves — some of his trees are over 500 years old! I highly recommend this Workaway to anyone looking to experience the real Calabria and to help a kind and generous family continue their agricultural and cultural traditions.

This was my first experience with Workaway and it couldn’t have been better. I spent almost two weeks with Antonella and her family and they were all super nice and treated me like one of their family. The dogs were lovely and working with them was amazing. If you like being around dogs I definitely recommend you this experience. Thank you Antonella for such a lovely time. I hope to see you again 😊

The experience in Alexandra’s was lovely. People here are super nice and good people. Inti is very easy and cute and the house is very nice ❤️ thank you alexandra

for me this place and its people have been what I needed the most in the right time. I stayed for a month and I met the sweetest, kindest, optimistic souls who helped me more than I helped them for sure. I left this place with a different energy, new perspective and filled with gratitude, and I didn't realise how much I needed this before going there. The jobs during the retreats were easy and enjoyable; there was a yoga class once per week and I also could join a final class by Ashley before leaving! The time off is easily spent in nature, by the river or in the woods, reading or listening to nature sounds. Thank you thank you thank you for having me, I had the best time 🌈🫶

I had a truly wonderful time and experience with Robin and Sally! Their property is surrounded by native plants that they have planted and cared for so lovingly. Many birds come to enjoy the area, and I loved listening to their songs and watching them every day. I stayed for four nights, and it rained most of the time, but fortunately, I was able to do some outdoor tasks whenever the rain stopped. I worked on renovating parts of the garden paths, which was very satisfying! The meals they cook are fantastic! They are always passionate about trying new dishes using seasonal ingredients, most of which come from their own garden. Everything tasted amazing, but even more inspiring was their enthusiasm for experimenting — it reminded me of the joy of taking on new challenges! Both Robin and Sally have backgrounds in education, and they taught me so many things — about gardening, plants, birds, history, pottery, and more. They are still very curious and eager to keep learning, which I found incredible and motivating. It reminded me how joyful it is to learn new things and to study something deeply. Staying with them gave me so much. The experience inspired me to go to university to study what I truly want to pursue (I still need to figure out what that is, though!). I definitely want to come back — and next time, I hope to enjoy their beautiful garden and wetland under the sunshine!