English teacher and helper for the hostel!

China

5

Kai is truly a kind and generous host, and the guesthouse is surrounded by beautiful forest. There's a river right next to the house, and you can even take a cold-water bath if you want! The atmosphere here is peaceful and calm. Kai's students are really fun, and I truly enjoyed spending time with them—talking, playing games, and learning from each other. Volunteering here has been an unforgettable experience! During my stay, we cooked together, shared housework, and visited the library for cultural exchange. The natural scenery around us is mesmerizing！I highly recommend Vangruand Packers!

vor 21 Tagen

Irland

5

I had an absolutely wonderful time volunteering with Kai for two weeks. Helping out at his hostel was a great experience, and teaching English conversation classes gave me the chance to connect with his local community in a meaningful way. Kai is kind, thoughtful, and genuinely fascinating, I loved hearing stories from his travels. His home is surrounded by stunning mountains, and it was wonderful to hike the nearby trails and relax in the onsens during my time off. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a warm host, a beautiful setting, and a truly special cultural exchange!

vor etwa 1 Monat

Australien

5

Kai is a generous, kind and funny human being and anyone would be lucky to stay here. the hostel was my first world-packers experience and it couldn't have been better! The tasks were easy to understand. General housekeeping, conversational English lessons and some fun random jobs to make the hostel a better place. The food cooked by Kai were delish, hearty meals. I was so lucky that during the time I stayed there were a lot of community events: a Halloween party, local flea market and school food festival. Kai is a legend and I always felt comfortable hanging in his company!

vor etwa 1 Monat

Vereinigtes Königreich

5

This is a nice cozy place to stay close to nature. I particularly enjoyed helping out with a new wooden house project. I also enjoyed the conversational classes with the local students. Thanks Kai!

vor 3 Monaten

Vereinigte Staaten

5

I had such an amazing time with Kai at the hostel. It was such a joy to help in the English classes. I was also able to help paint a house! During my time off, I was free to swim in the river, go for hikes, or walk into town. Also, the food was delicious!!!! It was a wonderful few weeks that I would recommend to anyone.

vor 3 Monaten

Irland

5

I had a great time at the hostel for 2 weeks to finish off my time in Japan. Kai is incredibly welcoming, kind and open-minded. He's based in beautiful location, hidden away alongside the river. I really enjoyed having conversations with the lovely students in the English classes, with guests and with Kai over daily home-cooked meals where I learned so much about Japanese culture and way of life. The daily tasks were straight-forward and Kai is a great communicator and always thinking of new projects! Thanks for having me Kai, it was a pleasure staying with you!

vor 4 Monaten

Kanada

5

I stayed at the hostel for two weeks and loved every day of it! I helped with cleaning the guesthouse, doing maintenance work, and teaching English, which was one of the highlights. We also went to the community hall to teach, visited an elementary school to play with the kids, and once went to a local museum to help out. Kai was super nice, respectful, and amazing to work with. He also led great boxing workouts. We had some lovely guests, both local and foreign, and it was great hanging out with them. In your free time, you can bike around town, swim in the river, and go on hikes.

vor 6 Monaten

Vereinigtes Königreich

5

Kai was a genuinely kind, open-minded and respectful guy. He was very welcoming and everything went smoothly and professionally. I'm very thankful for the boxing training and delicious meals that he shared with me. The daily tasks matched with what's on the description, the English students were respectful and easygoing. The place itself was very beautiful and peaceful. The rivers, trees, waterfalls, the town, the mountains, were absolutely stunning. If you like nature and to be away from the overwhelming cities, this place is the perfect fit for you.

vor 6 Monaten

Vereinigte Staaten

5

This was my first backpacking trip, and it was truly eye-opening. It helped me realize what I've been missing while working in the city. Kai was a fantastic host, providing clear instructions and support. The diverse group, from junior high to seniors, was passionate and kind. Spending time in nature was the best part—hiking, onsen, and local cuisine made the experience even more memorable. I highly recommend this adventure for anyone wanting to reconnect with nature and themselves.

vor 7 Monaten

Mexiko

5

Vanguards the hostel is a small hostel close to the city but in the middle of the countryside. Surrounded by nature, rivers, lakes, and mountains. Totally recommend it if you want to disconnect from the noise of the city. Kai is an amazing host; he cooks like a pro (even if he denies it), makes sure that you and his guests are having a great experience, and gives great advice on what to do during your free time. I got to teach (and I truly enjoyed it), did housekeeping, and adventure myself into painting a quote in the kitchen! It was a lovely experience where I learned a lot about Japan.

vor 8 Monaten

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