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Allegra is a kind and exceptionally intelligent lady. She was always polite and respectful to everyone, and she quickly became appreciated by everyone in our home. She is punctual, neat, and very easy to work with. Her mind works like a strategist’s — a rare trait these days. I would gladly welcome her back anytime; she now has a second home in Cairo. I highly recommend her to anyone.

Anneli and Annabell took wonderful care of my dogs, and it was clear from the start that they were both very responsible and independent. I loved how naturally they fit into our routines and how calm and confident they were with my furry superstars. They kept the house super clean and organized, which I appreciated so much when I came home. Most of all, I felt completely relaxed knowing my dogs were safe, loved, and well looked after. I am really grateful for their help and would welcome them back anytime!

Fabio and Emilie stayed with us for just over three weeks and were absolutely wonderful Workawayers. They were responsible, respectful, and genuinely eager to help with anything around the house, garden, and property. They connected beautifully with our kids and animals and quickly became a natural part of our family rhythm. They worked independently, communicated clearly, and always brought a warm and positive attitude. We felt completely comfortable leaving our home in their care. Highly recommended to any future host — you’ll be lucky to have them. We’d welcome them back anytime.

Eva is at the pinnacle of willingness and good will. She is ever polite and respectful. Even though she didn't know something, she did some research to learn about it. She helped us with qigong and yoga to improve our wellbeing. Unexpectedly, she was a wizard in the kitchen, preparing delicious meals. We went to an Asian market in Salamanca to pick up some needed ingredients. Eva is talkative or quiet, depending on the circumstances. We recommend her for any of the aforementioned activities and others that you may require; if she is capable, she'll give it her best effort.

We had the absolute pleasure of spending time with Giorgio and Alessia, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the experience. They are truly wonderful people—kind, thoughtful, helpful, and incredibly hardworking. They did lots of work at our home, built a garden, repair some walls, picking olives, taking care of the dogs and much more! Their passion and care showed in everything they did, especially in the food they prepared. The Sicilian dishes they cooked for us were absolutely delicious—full of flavor, tradition, and love. Sharing meals with them was a highlight we will always remember. They were also absolutely amazing with our dogs and took such good care of them, treating them as if they were their own. This meant the world to us and gave us complete peace of mind. Giorgio and Alessia are the kind of people who make every moment meaningful. We feel truly lucky to have met them and would recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone. Thank you both—our time together will stay in our hearts forever.

We had a wonderful stay at the Quinta with Sabine and Dries. We came with our van and had good facilities at the outdoor kitchen/shower/toilet. Sabine and Dries are so heartwarming and open! We had plenty of good talks, we went on small trip together to see some markets and the sorrunding area, and had some cozy game nights. The work is fairly straight forward and well explained with relaxing coffee breaks. For lunch and dinner Sabine and Dries cooks wonderful meals! (Soup in the evening) Really tasty primarily vegetarian dishes. Cercal is also a really lovely small village with cafés and different stores. This workaway is definitely a huge recommendation!

Yael and Hank are the best at any aspects there is!, felt like home from the first day, always checking that I'm comfortable, Yael very patient with you, explain everything you need to know, about the area, how to communicate on the platform, openly about anything you asking her, the work you need to provide is light, always good energy, and most of all with respect and let your responsibility be a great part of the work. all your meals are provide, you feel very comfortable to enter the kitchen and cook what you want, at the evening there is a big, nice, very delicioul meal with all the pepole in the house, I've learned a lot of recipes from those great meals. Yael and Hank are very smart pepole, the conversation with them, especially with Yael are always thoughtful, very deep, open your mind, her story is amazing, you learning a lot from them. The open table is very fun, you learning to cook properly, meet a lot of pepole, and all of that with good energy. it is my first workaway experience, and I'm very grateful that's my strat, I'm recommend this place for all types of pepole, any age!

I had the chance to spend five days with Aktam and his family, and it was a very memorable experience. During this short time, I was able to see and learn so much. For two days, I accompanied a German teacher at the school in the small village where Aktam and his family live. I was genuinely impressed by how well people in such a small village are learning German. Thanks to Aktam’s network, I also got to visit two different language schools founded by dedicated young people, which was truly inspiring. And as a special highlight, the family even took me to a wedding. A very unique and fascinating experience for me. These days were incredibly valuable, and I am grateful for everything. As a very structured and punctual person, I did find it challenging at times to adapt to the often uncoordinated and spontaneous daily schedule. So my advice for future volunteers: come with an open mind and be ready to go with the flow!

After a recent 2 week stay at Gaby’s BEAUTIFUL hillside property, I can happily recommend him to anyone as a workaway host! Whether you’re a single traveller/couple/solo female etc I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out. He is a super lovely, down to earth human who is always conscious of his guests and wanting to make sure everyone is happy with the work, the stay and everything in between. As expected on a property like this, there is always things to be done and Gaby was accomodating to find jobs that I could do and what would interest me alike. I thoroughly enjoyed all I did in my time here from gardening, building structures for firewood, small maintenance jobs, cooking meals together and spending lunches and evenings chatting over dinner and cups of tea with Gaby and a few lovely friends he had staying at the time also! Spending time amongst the gardens, fruit trees, plunge pool and watching sunsets all made for a very unwinding time too. Again, thank you so much for everything Gaby and I have no doubt I will see you again in the future! :)

Jojo stayed with us for about 3 week and we couldn't have asked for a better experience! From the moment she arrived, Jojo slotted beautifully into our family rhythm. She was kind, reliable, and incredibly patient with our daughter, who absolutely adored spending time with her. Whether they were reading together, playing games, exploring outside, or chatting in German, Jojo always brought calmness, enthusiasm, and genuine interest. In the garden she was a huge help — we tackled big weeding projects and sorted out planting areas, and she never hesitated to get stuck in, even when the tasks were repetitive or hard work. Jojo also happily took on baking tasks (yumm!) and even surprised me with a birthday cake — such a thoughtful gesture. She was never a fussy eater, always keen to try everything, which made shared meals easy and enjoyable. She has a great sense of initiative, often seeing what needed doing and jumping in even when it wasn’t urgent. We had wonderful conversations about the German language, youth culture, and what life is like in Germany these days. It was genuinely enriching to hear her perspectives. She also took in stride the full chaos we are currently in — end of year, work deadlines, and preparing for a big house move all at once. Her calm and flexible nature made everything feel smoother. We already miss her, and any future host will be incredibly lucky to have her. A wholehearted 5-star recommendation from us — thank you, Jojo, for everything!

I have had the pleasure of hosting Ruben for about a month during which time there has been a nice balance between working the land, creative projects and social outings. Ruben is a very intelligent and hardworking young man who is welcome to come back any time! I would certainly recommend him as a helper.

Chiara stayed with me for a week, and honestly, she blended in so fast it felt like she’d been here for months. She’s funny, super chill to hang out with, and adapts to the community. Within a few days she was already part of the family. Good vibes only with her around. helpful, spontaneous, and always down to join whatever random adventure we had going on. Short stay but such a good one. She’s welcome back anytime, and absolutely recommended to host!

It was super nice to have Mirjam & Kai around. They were eager to help, easy going, assertive, enjoying the surroundings during their free time. They loved to spend time with the animals, and helped us a lot with taking care of the horses. Our doors are open for when you return!

I spent a great time in Greymouth ! The hostel 's building is majectic, with a lot of wood inside and cosy armchairs! I felt like I was in a castle. I enjoyed living with this nice family, Ola, Jeremy, Francis and Austin!! Thanks you for your wonderful welcome! All the best for your plans! I already miss you and the Greymouth train sounds!!!

I spent a truly lovely week at Heather’s! From the moment I arrived, she made me feel completely at home and was incredibly welcoming. She also took the time to show me around Raglan, which made the whole experience even more special 🌞 Since this was my first Workaway, I really appreciated learning about gardening and getting an insight into how things are done here. It was such a positive and inspiring introduction to Workaway life!

Hello everyone! We spent around one week in Ninias' house and we had a really good time there. From the beginning communication was very easy and the even though she was no there it worked very well. She told us what to do by phone, sending videos of the job and explaining us what she needed and we did it. Also we met her father and we worked together for some days and we had a very nice cultural experience with him cooking, drinking and having long chats before going to sleep. The place is a big old house that they want to transform into a hostel. It is nice: there is a huge garden with some fruit trees and a lot of work to do. The project is big and interesting so you will find something to keep yourself busy for sure. We cleaned up the garden and together with Nina's father I poured concrete. We want to say thank you to Ninia and her father for the opportunity and let us be part of their project. We wish you the best and we hope to see you soon!! Best regards Iris and Alan 😊💞🫂

Having Maya as part of our team was truly a pleasure and a great addition to our trip. She joined us for two weeks during a program with a group of German geologists, and from the very first day she blended perfectly with our team and with our guests. She is hard-working, positive, and always ready to help, whether it was with camp logistics, preparing meals, supporting the drivers, or interacting with the guests. She approached every task with enthusiasm and responsibility, and she never hesitated to go the extra mile when needed. What made her truly special was her kind personality. Everyone liked her, our guests, our staff, and especially Ahmed and Said, with whom she spent most of the days. She brought great energy, laughter, and cooperation, and she quickly became part of our family. Her presence made the trip smoother, happier, and more enjoyable for everyone. Her communication was excellent throughout, always clear and respectful, and working with her was very easy from beginning to end. We are grateful for her efforts and her wonderful attitude, and we would be happy to welcome her again on any future trip. Highly recommended as a volunteer and as a team member.

My girlfriend and I had the most amazing time on Ha’s farm. We met so many wonderful people and genuinely enjoyed working on the different tasks around the farm. We only stayed for a week, but we easily could have stayed much longer. I’m a photographer, and when I arrived I was hoping to find a small photo project to work on around the farm and the town. Ha very kindly put me in contact with a local couple who make homemade noodles and distribute them to restaurants in the village. I spent a morning photographing their process—it was such a pure, enriching experience, and I’m incredibly grateful I got to witness it. If you visit the farm, definitely ask Ha about local traditions so you can fully immerse yourself in the culture. Thank you so much Chicken, Mai, and Ha for giving us such a wonderful experience in Vietnam. Soli and Andrea

Fabio was with us for about 2 months this fall. What an adventure we had with him! He is pleasant to have around and was always helpful, especially in the kitchen. When we discovered he is an excellent painter, I was thrilled, because we've lived in this house for 8 years and have never made the time to paint the primary bathroom. It's a complex room with many surfaces that needed masking. He did an excellent job! He also painted doors, trim work, and baseboards in other rooms, giving our home an immediate, fresh lift that would be impossible for me or Bud to do ourselves. He also did a lot of housework and yard work, which is always needed and appreciated. But, no reference is complete without kudos for his delicious Italian meals! He is quite the master of a wide variety of pasta dishes, yum! We included him in our Empty-Nesters Family Home Evening Group and everyone there just fell in love with him. He even cooked lasagne and coffee-free Tiramasu for everyone and he and I put together a slide show about Italy everyone enjoyed. Our friends are still asking me if I've heard how he's doing. Fabio is a fun and interesting guest, a true helper, and we hope he comes back again on his next visit to Utah, perhaps with his son or a friend. Always welcome!

I had an awesome week staying with Ollie and two other lovely workawayers. The house and land is amazing, perched atop a hill with beyond beautiful views over the bay and the mountains beyond. Ollie and team have clearly put in a huge effort over the years to reforest the landscape, and as a result it is a truly wonderful place to be, especially the meditation platform in the forest, which was so beautiful and peaceful. Some of the property is open as a walkway to the public, so our work for the week was strimming this route to make sure it was clear of weeds etc. Ollie is a very kind host and very passionate about the project, nature, and ecology. I would highly recommend staying here!