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Colombia

5

This was my first experience with worldpackers and I must say it was a good one. I had the opportunity to talk and get to know people from different countries and at the same time improve my knowledge of the Italian culture and its language. I shared great moments with other volunteers from different backgrounds, ages and countries, and they truly made me feel welcome in this country. Filip and Trent fulfilled my expectations about this way to travel, always take care of our needs, the tasks were not complicated, they always respected the schedule, and they were respectful and open to talk.

over 1 year ago

Colombia

4

My stay at the communitywas beautiful, I met very nice people, the view was incredible and they were attentive to me. It is a place that, under a slightly larger team, will continue to grow. Thank you very much for your special stay.

10 months ago

Ater Tumti replied

Hi Daniela, it was great having you over. Always welcome.

Netherlands

4

I had a great time atthethethe the community. We worked hard and sometimes was a challenge to work with people from Different cultures in athethe the community. But overall I had a great stay. We had time in the afternoon to rest and connect with nature. We could enjoy the swimming pool and Sara and Salvo made great food. We visited some beautiful villages in the surrounding area and some small festivals. I had a great time and moments to recharge and become physically fit. Thank you so much! all you guys and the volunteers who were there for me. Big Hugh Bette!

about 1 year ago

Brazil

3

The place is beautiful, but the beauty of the place doesn't make up for the stress of working there. The owner of the place is extremely rude and disrespectful (he offended my country and vegetarianism) and the people who work there are going crazy because of him. They have passive aggressive communication, which I don't like, and if you make a mistake they make you feel like the worst person ever. All the volunteers I met there had a breakdown. I had some good times, but I left traumatized. But because of the beauty of the place, the volcano and the friends I made there, I gave it 3 stars.

about 1 year ago

France

2

This experience is not for everyone , i think i was going to learn more about spirituality and yoga but unfortunately no :( Everything is very far from thethethethe the communitybut If you like nature , cold shower and not good WiFi this is for you . Hopefully Sara was amazing and do so much for us , she deserve a lot !

over 1 year ago

Ater Tumti replied

You’re right, Jasmine, at that time we had some drawbacks, fortunately we were able to fix the hot water system. We are sorry if you had to take a few cold showers during your stay, even if it is very good for the immune system, surely in March it will not have been very pleasant.
We are in a phase of continuous renovation and we are working to improve also the wifi network. We know that now without wifi we are lost, but sometimes disconnecting and connecting with nature is what we would all need.
It is definitely not an experience for everyone. However, we thank you for your help and wish you only the best

Czech Republic

3

+ The other volunteers were amazing + The facility and area around it are beautiful + Lunch always tasted great (typically pasta or rice with a salad) + We were able to use the kitchen at any time and could cook ourselves food for free + We could work flexible hours so long as the weekly total was 25 hours + Salvo was a great man - I felt more like a worker than a volunteer - Filip didn't always treat me and other volunteers the best and was sometimes rude and disrespectful towards us - Work wasn't always the safest and there was a lot of 2nd hand smoke in our main workplace

over 1 year ago

Brazil

2

The place is beautiful, you can see Etna, mountains and the ocean from it. You get in contact with nature. But the hosts were not friendly and not good managers at all, which makes the experience just sad. I stayed for almost two weeks and I don't think they even knew my name. They treated me like a cheap worker and that was disappointing. They are always in a bad mood and they clearly only care about money. Filip in special don't know how to treat people. Thanks for the other volunteers and Salvo and Sara (long term volunteers) that made the experience a little less worse. I don't recommend.

over 1 year ago

Ater Tumti replied

Hi Ana Claudia, we are sorry that there were some problems during your stay. Surely it was a very stressful period for Filip, overwhelmed by so many worries and tasks. We appreciate the help you gave us and wish you much joy and luck

United States

3

+ The beautiful landscape and the property. The isolation (which may not be the best for everyone) suited my desires well. Sara and Salvo are great teachers and friends who made the communityfeel more like home. The open access to the kitchen and other facilities (when there is not athe community) is very appreciated. - Filip was not a good host. He handled situations in an unprofessional manner, came from a place of anger instead of understanding, and treated us as workers instead of guests in an exchange program. Hot water and wifi are not reliable. Food was not replenished in a timely manner.

over 1 year ago

Ater Tumti replied

Hi Ethan, you definitely came in a tense time when Filip had a lot of stress and chores to think about. We really appreciate your work, your attitude, your maturity and kindness. You are a lovely guy, respectful and eager to learn and improve yourself, so we wish you all the best and great luck. Big hug : )

Italy

4

I volunteered at the communityand I enjoyed my experience. The place it's really quiet and the tasks are various but mostly physical jobs. You get to spend a lot of time in nature but the place it's a bit far from everything so sometimes it's hard to find something to do in your free time/weekends. The owners, Sara and Salvo, are nice, friendly, and approachable, always willing to discuss any concerns. Lunch is cooked by Sara and it's always a delicious meal (usually vegetarian). Overall, the opportunity to learn various tasks in such a beautiful location was truly rewarding. Grazie!

over 1 year ago

Slovakia

3

Well this place was once for sure a great place to experience living in a comunity. Sadly not during my stay.. Atmosphere was tense, in my opinion owner Filip doesnt have any manners and dont know how to treat people. Sara and Salvatore are lovely people and amazing chefs, sadly the circumstances at the property werent always pleasureble and not everyonce could handled them.

over 1 year ago

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