Commentaires, feedbacks et évaluations Workaway

My time with Russell was exceptional and full of memorable experiences. The accommodation was truly special – a kind of hobbit-style dwelling that gave me a comforting sense of peace and security. Ideal for summer: it never gets too warm and always stays pleasantly cool. Thanks so much to Erik, who was in charge of assigning tasks and helpfully explained the work and tool usage (I loved the big weeding-trimmer!). The spacious land offers countless opportunities – every Workawayer is sure to find something that matches their interests and abilities. Highlights included a ride in the vintage car – what a pretty vehicle! I also thoroughly enjoyed visiting the music stage in Duncan during the “39 Days of July” festival. I especially appreciated being able to use Russell’s e-scooter, which allowed me to explore beautiful places like Salt Spring Island and the surrounding areas of Duncan. I’m deeply grateful to Russell for this unique experience and wish him and the entire community all the very best in the future.

Monica did well considering its her first workaway experience. It was wonderful to have her in the farm helping out with the day to day chores. It is durian season when she is at the farm and she braved trying it and found that she is willing to taste another..! Monica does good work around the farm and i would recommend hosting her no doubt.. 🙂

Hi, Unser Aufenthalt war im März 25 also schon eine Weile her. Es war unsere erste Workaway Erfahrung. Insgesamt waren wir sehr zufrieden. Das Grundstück ist wirklich sehr sehr schön gelegen. Mit schönem Blick! Die Hütte ist schön und man hat alles was man braucht. Eva ist sehr nett und hat mehr als genug Lebensmittel für uns besorgt. Der Kühlschrank war voll! Außerdem waren wir zweimal mit ihr außerhalb essen. Das war schön! Die Arbeiten die wir zu verrichten hatten entsprachen ziemlich genau dem, was abgesprochen war und im Profil stand. Eva fängt sehr pünktlich an mit der arbeit und beendet sie auch sehr pünktlich. Darauf legt sie wert und das war für uns gut so. Die Arbeiten waren dann mal mehr und mal weniger anstrengend. Insgesamt waren wir also sehr zufrieden und können einen Aufenthalt empfehlen!

I feel very lucky to have been part of this project! I stayed for 4 weeks with the Viajeros del mezcal and learnt so much. Jorge was very good at communicating what was expected, and although the work on the farm could be tough I always felt supported. The type of work we did varied as well, and I got the opportunity to visit some local schools and help with a tree planting campaign! Miahuatlan is not a touristy place at all so you have the opportunity to experience the real Oaxaca. Special shout out to Ale's cooking which was always amazing!

My experience at Simon's house was great. His sustainable, simple way of living has definitely inspired how I imagine my own future lifestyle, from a chemical-free household to organic crops, happy animals, and a non-profit approach to sharing the garden’s produce. My work mainly consisted of walking Alan, taking care of the house, and helping Simon with whatever tasks were needed on the day. I spent the week gathering and chopping wood for winter. Simon was always very patient and calm, happy to show me how to perform the different tasks while never missing a chance to crack a joke or have a chat in between. We cooked many meals together using fresh ingredients straight from the garden, which is something I truly value as someone who loves cooking. The forest surrounding the house is beautiful and meditative, and I really enjoyed exploring it during my walks with Alan. We had many interesting conversations, and I felt truly welcomed in his warm and beautiful home, decorated with passion and creativity by Simon and his wife. I hope to see him again soon and maybe even back in Italy too!

We stayed for two weeks at the Farm, and it was an incredible experience overall. We learned so much about pepper and felt very quickly confident about leading the tours! The staff was very nice and helpful, and the meals were delicious. We learned a lot about Khmer culture, as we were here during the Khmer New Year! Overall, we were around 6 vounteers at a time, and figured out our schedules together. It all went smoothly! Thank you again Chris and Aly for your warm welcome, we wish you all the best!

Anett was with us for a week and she was a lovely helpful guest, She did a variety of household chores and some gardening. We really appreciated her help. She worked efficiently and was a polite and helpful house guest.

Our experience with Midori and her lovely family was very enriching. She picked us up, we cooked together, she took us to vegan events organized by her, and she connected us with different people where we had our cultural exchange. She is super dynamic, and her family is incredibly friendly—her kids are so cute and sweet. We are very grateful for this experience and the cultural exchange we had with them. We felt very welcomed. Thank you so much, Midori, for everything! We truly appreciate it. 🌿✨

Our time with James and Lisa was great and an experience we will take forward with us. During our stay they offered a variety of work and made sure we were comfortable with the work set. In the evenings, we enjoyed some amazing home cooking and always had really interesting conversations. James and Lisa were also super generous in sharing their expertise in conscious practices including: breath work, tea ceremonies, movement practices and yoga. On top of this, they showed us around some of the local areas which was really appreciated as we didn't have a car. We left this workaway feeling refreshed and would recommend this to anyone looking to learn something new and in need of a reset.

It was a wonderful experience having Kaon and her Mum Tomoko stay with us for 8 days. They are both extremely helpful, considerate and very friendly. They worked very hard in my garden removing huge climbing weeds that required getting on a ladder, sawing pine trees and moving all the weeds, branches and cut up pine trees to a big pile a few 100m away. They also did other weeding, cleaning the pool and more. We loved their amazing Japanese cooking too. They also house sat for 4 days and took really good care of everything. I wish them both all the best and hope we meet again😄

Me quedé 1 mes en el rancho y fue una experiencia increíble! El lugar es muy lindo, hay mucha naturaleza y la familia de Ary y Marcos es muy acogedora. Trabajé en el vivero con el bambú, ayudé con el ganado y en el restaurante también. Muchas gracias por este hermosa experiencia!

For my first Workaway, I couldn’t have felt more welcomed than at Shirin’s place. As a couple traveler, we found all the kindness in the world here. Shirin and her mother are incredibly easy to live with and made us feel at home from the very beginning. She always took great care of us, bringing us to local markets, beautiful spots like the beach, and introducing us to the community. We had the opportunity to help in her garden and at a community center based at Kota Jail, where we were lucky to be involved from scratch! We also learned so much about the plants growing in her garden, and she gave us the freedom to work on projects we were passionate about. In our case, we built a bug house, a wood-fired oven, a table, and a vine structure. If you’re not afraid of mosquitoes and love nature, go for it! Thank you again, Shirin — I truly hope to see you again one day❤️

Paolo was one of the best hosts I've ever had, punctual and available whenever we needed help and support for our business. He quickly became a sincere friend, and we'll continue to stay in touch in the future. What I appreciate most about people like him is his intelligent flexibility with his schedule, which is greatly appreciated and rewarded by us by accompanying him on short trips and excursions. Paolo always puts the host's well-being before himself. I can highly recommend him to all future hosts.

I had an amazing experience at Ana and Andrew's place! The tasks were not repetive and I learnt a bit about renovation, a subject on which I didn't have a lot of knowledge on before hand. The hosts and the other backpackers were friendly and the atmosphere was really good. The location of the house is perfect as well, everything is close by bicycle. So I would recommend to anybody that is keen on learning about renovation:)

We had the absolute pleasure of hosting Warinka and Martin, and we can’t recommend them highly enough. They brought excellent skills, a positive attitude, and were incredibly helpful with every task they took on. From day one, their communication was clear, respectful, and mature – making coordination easy and enjoyable. Both were friendly, reliable, and genuinely a joy to have around. They approached each job with care and attention to detail, and their presence added a lovely energy to our space. We’d welcome them back anytime without hesitation. Any host would be lucky to have them!

we stayed for almost 10 days with this lovely family. They are really kind, caring and very friendly. You feel like you are in your home. Candace and Nik are so kind. They care alot about the accommodation. We had a spacious suite which was very comfy. We helped them with their local store that they sell their products. I also painted watercolor with their lovely kids and we played different activities with them. They were very open about the tasks that you could do. Candace also took us for horse riding which we both loved it so much. Each night we played cards with Ian, Simon,and John which was very fun to do. Nik was so kind and a great guy who always make sure that you are comfortable. He makes coffee with fresh milk and still I remember the taste. We laughed alot and shared cultural exchanges! Thank you Candace and Nik family.

Jacob and Sahra were with us for two weeks and accomplished a lot. We've had 100's of helpers over the years and these two are at the top of the pack. They are both smart, strong, energetic, thoughtful, eager workers and good company. They took on several difficult and messy tasks with enthusiasm and always did a great job. They know how to follow instructions, but also are able to improvise to improve the outcome. They dug trenches, shredded wood, transplanted trees, cleared gorse, kept the wood box full, made cookies, and found what needed doing and did it. We'd be happy to have them back in a flash.

Mi hermana gemela y yo pasamos 3 semanas con Miguel y Marlith. Fue un lugar perfecto para relajarse, la vida es apacible y está justo en medio de la naturaleza y la selva amazónica, perfecto para la gente que necesita recargar las pilas y desconectar. En cuanto al trabajo, cuando estuvimos nosotros había muy poco, pero eso puede depender de la época. No olvides llevar algo para hacer, ya que sólo hay un lugar en la casa donde puedes acceder a internet y tendrás mucho tiempo libre. Lleva también repelente y ropa larga. La comida está incluida, pero hay pocas verduras, así que puedes comprar algunas antes de venir o Miguel se ofrecerá a comprarte algunas cuando vaya a Iquitos, hay que pagar. En cuanto a las actividades, nos bañamos regularmente en el río (también para ducharnos), y pudimos utilizar sus canoas y hamacas. En cuanto a los anfitriones, nos sentimos muy cómodos con Marlith y Miguel. Son encantadores y te tratan como a sus propios hijos. Elio y Pépé trabajan y duermen en casa, pasamos tiempo juntos, Elio fue nuestro guía varias veces en la selva y fue genial. Pépé trabaja mucho y también es encantador. También dormimos en la selva con Miguel, gracias por explicarnos todo sobre las diferentes plantas y animales y especialmente por hacer esto posible ya que realmente queríamos experimentar dormir en la selva amazónica! También conocimos a dos de sus hijos y a sus hijas. Nos quedamos una vez en la casa de su hija y conocimos a sus nietos. Todos nos trataron muy bien y nos hicieron sentir a gusto, y salimos varias veces a hacer actividades con sus dos hijos. Después del voluntariado, pudimos quedarnos en su casa de Iquitos casi una semana para ir a San Juan. Mi hermana Margot también estaba enferma y la cuidaron muy bien, gracias para eso. Este momento quedará grabado en nuestros corazones, realmente nos trataron como a sus hijos y compartimos muchas comidas y momentos juntos. Gracias de nuevo Marlith y Miguel, cuidense y cuiden a toda su maravillosa familia ❤️

We've spent 5 weeks at Jet's place in June/July 2023. It was an amazing adventure in the middle of forrest. We were lucky to be there during the summer time, so could enjoy midnight Sun :-) We worked with 30 fluffy husky friends and every day let them run free in their area. Great time to cuddle them and know better their personalities. Also feeding was great, they all are very well behavied and can sit before every meal :-D We enjoyed walking with them to the lake, swimming, kayaking. Nature around is breathtaking. For little run with dogs we used kickbikes. It was a lot of fun. Except huskies Jet provide dog's hotel. We've met few incredible dogs and learn how to work with different breeds :-) Jet is great host, always smiling with some funny jokes :-D We helped her in the coffee place as well which is really worthy to see! We've never been in such a beautiful old coffee house in the middle of fields and forrest. We enjoyed our stay here a lot :-)