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Paloma was wonderful to have helping us on our farm and in the kitchen. She is an amazing cook. We shared many recipes with each other, which I continue to make and love. She is multi-talented and puts her all into everything she does. She works hard and is easy to get along with. We enjoyed our conversations and spending time with her. She helped take care of our farm when we went away on a trip and took great care of the home, animals, and garden. We would love to have her return.

The moment I arrived, I felt at home straight away. Everyone was relaxed, welcoming, and easy to laugh with, which made settling in effortless. I spent most of my time planting rice saplings for over a week, enjoying the slow rhythm and muddy fun. After that, my days included weeding, compost work, general cleaning, and helping Captain on his construction project. Nothing felt forced or rushed. It was honest work, shared meals, casual chats, and the kind of days that quietly make you feel like you belong. Those moments stayed with me long after leaving the farm behind. Captain was an amazing soul and a patient teacher, especially during the construction work. Learning from him felt natural and encouraging. Kakak’s food was incredible, and she always made special seafood free meals for me without fuss. That care meant everything. Chikako and Jai were the sweetest people, full of warmth and easy conversation and I had a lot of laughs with them. This was not just a host stay for me. I found a Malay family who looked after me deeply, and I know I will return someday. It felt genuine, personal, and full of care in every small detail. :)

Eric was an incredibly hospitable host and made me feel comfortable from the very start. He cooked with so much love and care. We had many long, meaningful conversations about life, psychology, culture, everything! He is such good company, and his kids are absolutely wonderful. I felt genuinely at ease and welcomed, like I was part of his team, and then later on also part of his family rather than just a guest. Eric showed me around his city with so much pride, which made the experience even richer. On top of all that, he’s an amazing artist and deeply inspiring to be around. I ended up staying longer than I originally planned, which says everything. I felt happier and lighter leaving Valparaiso, although it was bittersweet to leave as well. I would absolutely visit again without hesitation.

Yajie was hardworking volunteer. She discovered Guanajuato City . She did a variety of tasks here at the home. She cleaned the rooms, did construction, painted some great murals. Open the door to Ting Ting, she always tries to do the best she can.

Bruno was a great volunteer and a wonderful person to have with us. He is responsible, respectful, and always willing to help with a positive attitude. He adapted very well to life in the village and the desert, showed interest in our culture, and completed all tasks with care and commitment. We truly appreciated his help and his friendly personality. We highly recommend Bruno to any host and wish him all the best in his future travels and volunteering experiences.

Sunny was a wonderful guest. She is very easygoing, pleasant to be around, and respectful of the space. She was calm, clean, and quiet throughout her stay. She stayed at my place to do house and dog sitting and did a great job. It was a pleasure hosting her, and I would be happy to host her again anytime.

My three weeks here at the hotel became an unforgettable highlight of my journey. Waking up to the sound of birds, feeling the refreshing breeze, and gazing at the magnificent scenery—just being here enriches your soul. The volunteer work is simple: teaching English to the hotel staff for just three hours a day. I focused on English songs, descriptive expressions, and role-playing specific hotel scenarios. I also encouraged them to use Duolingo to keep in touch with English daily. Most of the staff are very eager to learn, so you will truly enjoy teaching them. Three delicious meals are provided daily. Although it’s the same food the staff eats (often simple chicken and rice), the chefs were incredibly kind, often adding extra vegetables or desserts for me. Thanks to their kindness, I definitely ate too much! You can order from the restaurant menu or buy alcohol if you wish, but I was so satisfied with the daily meals that I never felt the need to. Outside of class time and on weekends, you are completely free. I swam in the spring-water pool, joined hotel tours for free, and took an e-bike to the neighboring village. Honestly, the rewards were so generous compared to the work that I almost felt guilty! The hotel is a quiet, lovely place where families relax and couples come for special trips. It was perfect for me, as I prefer avoiding places with loud music. If you love teaching English and appreciate a peaceful environment, you should definitely come here. Finally, a huge thank you to Ammy, Matine, and all the staff. I will come back someday!

Henrique was an incredibly hospitable host. He offered me my own room and gave me both privacy and also good company when I wanted it. He is an amazing chef, truly, I have to repeat it: an AMAZING chef. The love and care he puts into his food, combined with real skill, is a deadly (and delicious) combination. He also has excellent taste in wine, which made shared meals even better. During my short stay, I helped him paint a door. We had many good chats, even though they were all through Google Translate since I don’t speak Portuguese. Henrique was patient, kind, throughout all our conversations and we shared a lot of good laughs along the way. I really wish I had been able to stay longer, and if I’m ever back in São Paulo, I hope to visit him again.

Magdalena was an absolute pleasure to host. She is a very determined individual who takes real pride in her work and consistently delivers excellent results. Once she starts something, she is fully committed to seeing it through to completion, and she does so with focus, care, and a strong work ethic. She was extremely helpful throughout her stay and could always be relied upon to get things done properly without needing supervision. Her positive attitude and dedication made a genuine difference here. I would highly recommend Magdalena to any host and would happily welcome her back anytime.

I came to Honduras not even knowing Spanish and left with both a friend and a brother. David had been such a blessing in my life in ways I can’t fully express. He’s got the biggest heart of anyone I’ve ever met. He’s kind, patient, caring, honest, and full of great conversation and passion for his country. Always so funny. Hilarious. He’s got so much energy. An artist. Loved driving around running errands, his skill at photography, the wonderful chicken we shared. I’m so grateful for the brother I’ve found in him. To have such a deep, personal connection. From the moment we met, I felt so seen and cared for. So comfortable. He makes every effort to take care of me. Hospitable like no other. He puts in so much work to everything he does. You can tell how much he values the people who stay with him and the work he does. So easy to talk to him. Honest and direct while still being kind. I’ve learned from him. He’s inspired me. Everyone should strive to be more like this man. He turns his home into a community. It’s hard to put into words the kind of man David is. Simply one of a kind. A treasure. I can’t wait to spend more time together when I come back to Honduras. Thank you, David. Bis bald!!!

Daniel is an amazing artist with a wild, brilliant brain full of ideas and projects. Being around him was really refreshing and reignited my enthusiasm for my own future projects. We worked on various art projects, brainstormed ideas together, gave birth to new puppets and had a lot of fun exploring the city for materials and ideas. I loved getting to visit different community centers and art spaces with him too. Daniel even had a bicycle just for me, which made exploring a lot easier for me. When he was working, he always gave me great ideas and thoughtful guidance on places to go and things to see. We shared so many good conversations about psychology, life, creativity, and everything in between. He has a great positive attitude, is easygoing, and has such a gentle soul. I’m really grateful for the time we shared and hope to keep in touch forever.

Maki came and left like a shooting star, but in that short time she left a real trace of light. She was eager to work in the garden, always ready, with good initiative and a very positive attitude. Despite the cold weather, she endured every task patiently and reliably. She is also an artist, with a creative eye and good ideas that enriched the place beyond the practical work. She speaks excellent Spanish too! Thank you, Maki your presence left a small but meaningful trace of hope.

Frank was a wonderful person to work with. He was funny, enthusiastic, and full of good energy from the first day. We worked together building a rock wall and I also painted a door for him. Everything felt easy and collaborative, he gave me a lot of independence and trust with my work as well. Outside of work, Frank was great company, I have fond memories of many relaxed evening BBQs, lots of laughs, and good conversation. Frank showed me some beautiful rock climbing areas around town and even had a bicycle for me to explore the area. Lastly, he always made food with real love and care. Honestly, I couldn’t have asked for a better host. I’m really grateful for the time we shared and hope to keep in touch forever.

Vielen Dank für Ihre Hilfe, Paulina Alice! Paulina war sehr verständnisvoll und freundlich. Wir hatten sehr schöne gemeinsame Tage. Ich möchte es anderen empfehlen jeden Fall!

Linda, Mattiu und Annie sind eine wundervolle Familie, bei der wir uns vom ersten Tag an willkommen gefühlt haben. Linda ist eine sehr herzliche Gastgeberin, die klar kommuniziert, welche Unterstützung sie benötigt, aber gleichzeitig viel Raum für eigene Ideen und Projekte lässt. Die Aufgaben entsprachen der Beschreibung und waren gut machbar. Für uns war es die erste Workaway-Erfahrung und sie hätte nicht besser sein können: Schon nach kurzer Zeit fühlte sich das Miteinander an wie eine Familien-WG und Lindas Wertschätzung für unsere Arbeit war sehr spürbar. Besonders hervorzuheben ist ihre Flexibilität: Da wir als Familie reisen und parallel an eigenen Projekten arbeiten, kam uns sehr entgegen, dass nicht striktes 'Stundenzählen' im Vordergrund stand, sondern die Qualität und der Wert unseres Beitrags. Diese Haltung ist für Familien in unserer Konstellation unglaublich wertvoll und trägt maßgeblich zum Gelingen unseres Reise- und Arbeitsmodells bei. Mattiu und Annie sind zwei tolle Kinder, die die Offenheit ihrer Mama teilen. Sie haben Joschi sofort in ihre Welt integriert und es war schön zu beobachten, wie die drei – trotz Altersunterschiede – respektvoll miteinander umgingen und gerne miteinander Zeit verbacht haben. Die Unterkunft ist ein echtes Highlight: großzügig geschnitten, mit eigenem Bad, Kamin und einer traumhaften Aussicht. Ein perfekter Rückzugsort mit hohem Wohlfühlfaktor. Danke, Linda, für diese bereichernde erste Station auf unserer Reise und deine Großzügigkeit in vielerlei Hinsicht! Wir kommen sehr gerne und auf jeden Fall wieder!

Gerard and Louise were a pleasure to have on our farm. They have an excellent work ethic and tackled any task that we requested with out a problem. Given the time of year- December the farm work was minimal so they helped in the garden and house with some DIY projects. We wish them all the best for their future endeavours and they are welcome back at any stage.

Many thanks to you, Julia & Alexa, for your support ! Unfortunately, the time flew by far too quickly with you! We had quite a stressful time at the moment they were visiting us and they managed to deal with it patiently and in a friendly manner. Some days it was necessary to cook for the whole family, they did it perfectly. They were always positive and happy. We miss your company and can give an unreserved recommendation to other hosts!

This Workaway experience was truly a coup de cœur for me. He is a wonderful young German Workawayer: hardworking, reliable, autonomous, and always willing to give his best. Whatever the task — cleaning and organizing a house, creating a porcelain catalogue, or working in the garden — he approached everything with motivation, care, and a great attitude. I could fully trust him from the start. Beyond his strong work ethic, he is a kind, respectful, and open-minded young man, very easy to live with and genuinely pleasant to have around. Our exchanges were natural and enriching, and he showed real curiosity and interest in people and his surroundings. Because of his qualities as a person, it was a real pleasure for me to introduce him to the daughter of friends of mine cause they had the same age and they live in the center of Paris — something I only do when I truly feel someone deserves it. He absolutely did. He is the kind of Workawayer that hosts hope to meet: helpful, human, and inspiring. Any host would be lucky to welcome him, and I would host him again without hesitation.

This is our first Workaway experience and it's truly memorable! Charles is a very warm and sweet host and the kids are adorable. Big shout out to Bazou too! As a cat owner myself, Bazou is the BEST cat I ever met. We enjoyed planning the dinner and sharing our cuisines, playing cards together, and go on outdoor adventures. The winter is absolutely beautiful and we did some great hikes together. Spending time with this family is truly magical, I felt transcend by their warmth, truthfulness, and light humors. I learned so much about Quebec and Quebecois culture. I truly appreciate everything that make this voyage possible and I will always treasure this experience in my heart.

This was my first workaway experience so I was really nervous about going abroad and living with people I didn't know. I enjoyed reading their profile as I am very interested in Horses and learning more about laminitis. I was reassured with a phonecall with Andrea before I booked flights. I was made feel welcome and right at home straight away and I got to know Andrea, Martin and all the animals really well. I was in France when there was a big heatwave on so we had to do what we could early morning or evening both work wise and outdoor leisure time. The work was affected by the heatwave but included poo picking in the field, helping with hay as it was cut around that time, taking care of the Horses and cleaning the stalls and any other help they required at the time. Andrea is extremely knowledgeable on laminitis and PPID and I learned a lot of other information too about Horses in general and hoof trimming. We would enjoy a walk each morning with the dogs in different areas so it was great to see the local area. We also went swimming on some evenings which was lovely after a hot day. I also met some of their friends and went to a dance class. It was really nice to be welcomed by people I didn't know and included in conversation and activities. I also did some cycling to and around the local village. And on another day we went to a traditional market and a music event in the evening. Overall it was a great experience of another country, a different lifestyle and learning lots of information. Also great fresh food especially fruit. I do miss the plums.