Restore a 600 yrs old farm in the Basque country

Australia

5

The home is a great host with a property located in a lovely part of the country. Within biking distance of some lovely beaches aswell. The work itself is very interesting and fulfilling to work on such an old building. Thanks the home.

over 1 year ago

Maritxu replied

Gilbert is a great volunteer to have around: hard worker, willing to help, social and respectfull.
He made the most of his stay by joining friends to the beach or rinding around with the bike.
Thank you for your help Gilbert!

United Kingdom

5

I decided to accept the home's offer of a week at her Farm house in the Basque region. She explained to me that the work would be hard but satisfying. On arriving there, the first thing I noticed was how beautiful and green the countryside was ,with an undulating terrain, not dissimilar to my own region. the home has taken on the responsibility of restoring the family farmhouse and I am sure that in the future it will be transformed into a lovely home. Even though it was only for a week, I was very happy to be part of that journey. If you like the rural life ,go for it +++

over 1 year ago

Maritxu replied

Mike spent a little more than a week with me, he was very dedicated and interested in the tasks, offering suggestions whenever he thought they could help. He is a nice and respectful person to have around. We shared many interesting conversations. A great person for the Worldpackers community.

Canada

5

Marixtu is so genuinely passionate about her project and her culture that I found myself becoming invested in her home as well! The location is beautiful with lots of sites accessible by bike and Marixtu was just as committed to making sure I got to experience the area and the culture as she was to working on her home! I highly recommend this experience to anyone interested in cultures and restoration projects as well as for people who like to get outside and experience the outdoors!

almost 2 years ago

Maritxu replied

Madelin is a very dynamic, respectful and social person. She is both interested and interesting. Interested as she showed interest in the project and in discovering the local culture and the surroundings. Interesting as we shared many discussions about many topics and is always happy to share her point of view or to bring new perspective. I recommend Madelin to the Worldpackers community.

India

5

The home is a wonderful host, she made us feel at home away from home, We enjoyed working with her, the tasks are simple and the home was always there to help and guide us when needed, she made sure that we had have time to explore the nearby places and had fun while volunteering could not have asked for a better host.

almost 2 years ago

Maritxu replied

Abhinav and Dev came here for a week which got shorter due to a travelling delay, but we organised ourselves so that the work would be done and so that they could still enjoy the surroundings. They are both very social persons, willing to help and to do it right, willing to do new things, they have been very respectful towards both myself and the place. I totally recommend them both as a team and as individuals.

Germany

4

I learned a lot about sustainable living and all the things we already get from nature. The work was fun too. the home is a very nice person and gave me great travel advices! Also she showed me a great hike which I did the next day. The landscape is amazing as it is not far from the beach and the mountains. Also you can communicate when you want to take a day off and work another day instead which is really great :) When you come to the home's place, just keep in mind that it is a very old house and that you have to bring your own food for the days off and dinner!

about 1 year ago

Maritxu replied

Thank you for you feedback Hanna.
Regarding the old house and the food, let me point out that it is indicated in the position description but maybe you did not entirely read it. I apologize for not reminding it when we talked over the phone before you came; I remember not having my notebook with me when you called as I was working on the project and I was just trying to adapt to your last minute application.
I wish you to find a place n conditions which better fit you expectations next time.

United States

5

This was my first Worldpackers experience and from the start, I felt really welcomed by the home. The work was challenging as described, but it felt good to help contribute to the house's renovations as the home is passionate about the house and renovating it properly. After working in the mornings, I would have a very nice lunch provided by the home, and then there was a bike that I could borrow, which I used to explore some lovely nearby towns and beaches. Overall, it was a really great experience, and I would definitely recommend it to other travelers!

over 2 years ago

Maritxu replied

Erik came for a week to help with the project: he was very dedicated to the tasks assigned, and willing to participate to the preparation of the lunch. I was very happy to have him around not only for the work done but also because he made the most of his stay by riding around to discover the surrounding area, in spite of the weather. He is a nice person to receive as a volunteer.

United Kingdom

4

The home was very welcoming and the work is as described, you'll help with the current project at the time in the mornings then are free after lunch. Flexible as long as you do the hours-I went on a hike one day then worked double the next due to bad weather forecast. Will lend you a bike for your stay to allow you to visit places around you as well as taking the bus. She is very easy to talk to and loved hearing about the plans for her house, even got to have some lessons to improve my french! Glad I could be apart of it even in a small way, would love to return some day and see progress!

about 2 years ago

Maritxu replied

Thank you so much for your help Callum, I hope we'll get a better weather if you ever came back. I wish you all the best for the next worlspackers experience. Take care

Uruguay

5

Aprendí muchísimo con la casa sobre vegetación, construcción, carpintería y también sobre la cultura local, que es muy interesante y para mí, fue muy fructífero para entender la historia de la casa familiar de la casa y la localidad. Además, por las tardes tuve mucho tiempo libre para conocer los lugares al rededor por mí cuenta y hay mucho por hacer, ya sea ir a la montaña o al mar, o simplemente probar la comida local. la casa es una persona maravillosa, muy generosa y cocina muy rico!! Súper recomendada esta experiencia y totalmente agradecida!

5 months ago

Mexico

5

Fué un placer mis días, estuve muy agusto. Maritxhu es excelente anfitriona; comprensiva en mi no habilidad en cierta tarea. Agradecida por su apertura y hospitalidad. También cocina genial y fué super atenta y cercana 1000 de 100

6 months ago

Maritxu replied

El plazer fue compartido! Que te vaya todo bien y muchisimas gracias por tu ayuda y tu energia.

Argentina

5

La experiencia en lo de la casa fue muy buena. Ella es una persona agradable, abierta a la charla y con muchas historias de las que aprender. Con un proyecto muy interesante. En lo personal me ayudó a encontrar parte de mi árbol genealógico de la zona, y valoro mucho su disposición y tiempo en hacerlo. La zona es realmente hermosa, con mucho para recorrer con las bicicletas que teníamos a disposición. Las tareas fueron sencillas y se respetan los horarios.

7 months ago

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