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I arrived here and was greeted with a instant invitation to rest, relax, feel at home and take a few days to settle in as well as given a very clear set of detailed information regarding schedule and cultural practices to help me feel at ease with what the expectations are for my month there. If you are looking for a workaway where you do your hours/get food and a bed - this isn't it! This is a space to go with the flow, embrace the community, open your mind and heart to being part of a unique way of living and to study yourself deeper and learn about Buddhist practices and pristine mind. The schedule is changeable and leaning into that and seeing what lessons it gives you was something I enjoyed the challenge of - 430am wakeups, chanting until 2am, karaoke in Busan - all part of a meaningful month of embracing each moment as it comes. I cherished time in study together, loved the 108 bows, embraced early morning meditation (although did fall asleep a few times!) felt so grateful to all the delicious food at Cafe Narang as well as meals out with the community. I came away with a deeper sense of appreciation of being in the moment, of seeing humanity as one and of leading with love, of true honesty with what my own personal boundaries are and a real sense of love for the life I live and the way in which I choose to navigate the planet. Due to being winter, my main community work was helping in the cafe making cookies and helping with canapes for events as well as general cleaning duties and washing up for the community after meal and tea times. If you do have dietary requests or are working with any chronic illnesses that need consideration, discuss this with the community, they are deeply caring and full of compassion - yet you do need to be open minded that you work and live as one and the practices do encourage letting go of personal autonomy to get a richer understanding of the teachings. I won't forget my time here and the friendships made and this village is one of the most memorable workaway experiences I've had.

Talia y Daniele son dos soles llenos de energia y humanidad. Son una compañía ideal, siempre con ganas de compartir alegría y hacer cosas. Cuando quieran aquí estamos 💚

I stayed for two weeks on Dick&Iza family homestead, and the time went by so fast. I’m usually a bit shy at first, but they made me feel comfortable right away. Their home is in such a peaceful place with a lot of lovely animals, and this homestead is the result of so much hard work that has gone into it. I planted garlic, helped with small tasks that needed to be done, and spent most of my time taking out manure from the stable. I was surrounded by goats, trying to become their friend. The work was very flexible, and I was never pressured to do anything. They shared so much knowledge with me, from food preservation, how they grow their food, to how they make the most of what the goats provide. Their three kids are wonderful, open, friendly, smart, and incredibly accepting of a complete stranger like me. They can even count from one to ten in Japanese, which is so impressive. Despite being extremely busy with their work, the whole family was gracious in the best possible way. Having a sushi night with their warm, international friends was also one of the highlights of my stay. They even took time out of their schedule to bring me to Kraków and show me around, which I truly appreciated. They also gave me great tips on transportation and apps to help me explore Poland. Very helpful. If you can come in the spring or summer, I’m sure there will be even more happening and so much to learn!

We had a very positive experience with Cyrilt. He was both discreet and sociable, always respectful, and a pleasure to work with. He adapted perfectly to our needs and proved invaluable in all areas where we required support. Competent and independent, he is also an excellent IT trainer: patient and clear in his explanations. We truly appreciated his ability to work independently while remaining readily available. In short, a wonderful experience. We highly recommend him!

Abdullah a estado una semana en mi finca. Normalmente no suelo acoger tan poco tiempo a un workaway, pero la conexión que tuvimos por vídeo chat, hizo que cambiara de opinión😃 Con él, hemos podido hacer trabajitos varios juntos, y mientras, conocer nuevos pensamientos de la vida y otra cultura. He pasado unos muy buenos momentos con Abdullah!! …y ahora, con ganas de ir yo misma de workaway a su ciudad, a Riad, y visitar su País, con él, tan diferente e interesante. Cómo viaja mucho, seguro que muchos Host tendrán la oportunidad de compartir un tiempo con él🤩

I spent about two weeks at this academy, and the days I shared with Esmanur, the other workers, and the volunteers have become unforgettable treasures for me. The delicious meals every day, the adorable children, the hikes and outings with the other volunteers — every single moment was truly wonderful. Esmanur, thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to volunteer at the academy. I will definitely come back to see everyone again!

Con Zita, toda la familia hemos tenido y sentido una experiencia cortita, pero con ganas de más, sólo 10 días, y todo ha sido con ella genial desde el primer momento. Mis hijas encantadas, hasta mi marido que es un poco difícil a dicho "10 points“ 🤩 Una persona alegre, adaptable, fácil, con chispa😃 y aportando la ayuda necesaria a la familia. Ya la echamos de menos.!!🥰

I stayed at Viola’s place for a little more than two weeks, and it was absolutely wonderful. The garden was beautiful, and there was just a bit of light work to do, such as painting and gardening. She kept feeding me, and after I mentioned that I love bread, she let me try many different kinds throughout my stay. She always welcomed me into whatever she was doing, whether it was spending time with family, meeting friends, or running errands. I also explored a bit in such a gorgeous city, Vienna. For just two weeks, I met many people and got to experience a real sense of the culture there. The people around her were amazing, open-minded, knowledgeable about their passions, inclusive, and simply fun to be around. I also got to try schnitzel, a pink cake, and an apple cake (I forgot the name!), and she constantly made sure I experienced nice Austrian foods, cultures, and traditions. She made her home feel like another home for me. She even prepared something for me to eat on my way to the next place, which was so kind and thoughtful. I felt truly warm, welcomed, and comfortable the whole time. Thank you!

Laura and Max are a friendly and welcoming couple with a beautiful property surrounded by nature and overlooking the sea. Their home is located in Santa Maria, northwest Sardinia, on the stunning Paradiso Coast, about 20 km southwest of Santa Teresa di Gallura. From the moment I arrived, they made me feel completely at home. I stayed in a clean, comfortable, fully equipped independent studio. My main tasks were feeding the cats and dogs twice a day and keeping an eye on the patio area. During my 3-week stay, I also did some painting, tidied a storeroom, and helped out whenever needed. The work was straightforward, and I enjoyed being able to work independently while following their instructions. I was introduced to some of their friends, and we spent some lovely time cooking together, went to the cinema, and sharing interesting conversations.. I also had plenty of time to enjoy my own activities and discover the surroundings. In my opinion, having a car or motorbike is essential in this region, as the area is quite spread out and full of beautiful natural places to visit. Overall, it was a positive and enjoyable experience, and I felt very welcomed. Thanks to Laura & Max, Luca & Otto, Susanne and agent Mark!!

Billie è stato una risorsa preziosa, mi ha aiutato con molta professionalita ed esperienza , è stato un amico alegro Che ha condiviso col gruppo la suda esperienza di vita e viaggio. Gli auguro tanta fortuna, Grazie!!!!

I had just an amazing experience at John and Asli's wonderful place from the moment i arrived and during the almost 2 weeks i was there ✨ They builded a dreaming environment and they are so welcoming, thoughtful, funny, and generous people that you feel quickly at home ! We worked 5 hours a day with 2 day OFF and the work was completely fair, John was with us all the time, a great an passionned teacher and he tries to change the task everything day or even from morning to afternoon : we plant trees, pick olives, weed so area, plant seeds, organize some wood for winter, installe hiters in the yurt, work in the green house and much more ! so trust me you will never get bored of the work and you leave with tons of amazing knowledge and good mémories ! As it's specified in the profile we had our own kitchen for breackfast and lunch and we dinner together with the maravelous food that Asli cook everyday : I don't remember the exact turkish expression but the idea is she has golden hands with cooking great meals 🌸 for me everything was perfect, it's difficult for ask for more in workaway, you have a beautiful place to live, your own yurt, fresh and organik product, a natural swiming pool (used until the 25th of november !), sweet cats for cudles and just amazing people to share time with ! and last but not least because i think it's valuable in this kind of exchange : they are both really thankful for the work of every volunteer so you feel useful and important in the time you are here So if you still hesitate i gurantee you that asking for workaway at John and Asli's place will be a fabulous expérience you will not regret 🏡 And again, for John and Asli : really really thank you for everything and hope to see you again 🌞

Luca! We want to express our sincere gratitude for the wonderful experience that both students and teachers have had with you. Your dedication and hard work have made a real impact on our students' English language learning journey. We especially appreciate the genuinely kind and encouraging atmosphere you consistently brought into the classroom. You truly created a safe and caring space where the students felt comfortable enough to practice and grow their skills. Thank you again for sharing your time and positive spirit with our school community!

Notre séjour à la finca bien qu'écourté trop rapidement a été une belle expérience. Pia est un hôte attentionnée et une personne formidable qui a à coeur que chacun se sente bien chez elle. Beaucoup de ses animaux sont des rescapés de la vie et Pia met tout en œuvre afin qu'ils puissent vivre sereinement. Nous avons rencontré une grande famille pleine d'amour et malgré le regret d'avoir du partir trop tôt nous en garderons de beaux souvenirs. Nous souhaitons à toute la famille le meilleur pour la suite. Merci

My stay with Wilson was great! He is an extremely thoughtful and caring individual. He was very communicative and easy to reach. He showed me all the best places to see and eat in Georgetown. I recommend!

enjoyed being with this lovely family Bernd was particularly communicative and helpful and it was a pleasure meeting the boys. Dani's food was delicious too.

Great girl! perfect worker! very helpful and polite! she really help me a lot ! come any time!

from the moment I arrived I fell in love with the place . From kayaking over to being totally immersed in the wonderful setting with three very kind generous and warm people. the food was delicious and my bedroom very cosy and to go to sleep just surrounded by mature was special

J'ai passé deux belles semaines à là casa de Jardin. La famille de Jp m'a chaleureusement accueillie. Je suis contente d'avoir pu offrir mon aide, même s'il était petit. J'ai apprécié connaître l'autre côté des auberges de jeunesses, c'est à dire le travail des hôtes. Merci pour cette expérience et cette opportunité JP et merci à la famille!!

My stay at tasya’s and afif’s farm was incredible. I felt so welcomed and everyone, the hosts, the team and the other volunteers gave me such a beautiful insight into their culture, food and way of life. The work onthe farm was great and I learned a lot about permaculture. Even more I enjoyed all the evenings chatting with you, going to the market, cooking, going for a hike or bike ride, trying street food and exploring the city. I will never forget my stay at your place and would definitely recommend it to everyone.

Myriam and Nelson, Thierry and Havane came to the finca after many days of preparations to make sure their presence here would work for everyone, especially the geriatric and weak finca animals. Their stay was abruptly ended by circumstances beyond anyone's control, but though short, it was incredibly fructiferous! Nelson and Havane convinced even the shyest animals in no time that it was SAFE and FUN to be around them, and both humans, once settled in, tackled the toughest chores! A truck-like tyre was changed, and our stone-"carpet" to feed the horses without getting drowned in mud - was finished. For this, Thierry cracked enormous stone slabs into pieces with a 20kg sledge hammer, and dug out a proper "bed" to fill in with those big slabs. At 4.30am he'd get up to check on the solar batteries that he'd filled with - badly needed - water! Myriam made the Ermita into the coziest place ever and showed an incredible awareness of every one and single finca animal. We'd meet spontaneous ly for "mixed animal" walks and such shared unforgettable "moments of glory". 😀 May their travels continue with the peace and harmony they ARE, and their wishes, hopes and dreams come true wherever they go！