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United Kingdom

5

Saw some incredible sights I doubt I would have seen without meeting Christian. met tons of amazing people, other volunteers and locals all with a huge personality. with the work and vegetarian diet it's probably the healthiest I've felt in a while. the beach is only a 45 minute walk if you keep a good pace, and it's absolutely beautiful.

over 2 years ago

Argentina

5

The experience was fantastic, Christian is a super friendly, empathetic, responsible and respectable person. The project is incredible and is constantly growing. I was able to develop and improve my personal and social skills. The team is made up of beings from all over the world, from whom I learned a lot and have beautiful memories. I hope to return in the future. I can only say thank you thank you thank you.

over 2 years ago

Italy

5

Amazing esperience to get in touch with nature and people from all around the world. The great thing for me was the respect for each other and sustainability for nature. I reccomand for who wants to make a different and amazing travel and work experience

over 2 years ago

Mexico

4

Social projects promote a sense of community.. you need to share and live together and a leader is essential, which is what is missing there, however I enjoyed my time here, but you need an open and mature mind, with the idea that not even the basic needs of a human being are covered, but if your intention is to learn, there is always something to do! Don't expect to do things to get something in return, Christian is a person with very good intentions but difficult to deal with some people, we are all from different cultures, nothing should be taken personally but respect is essential.

about 2 years ago

Eco replied

We are glad that you had a good time. As you can read in our over 200 reviews (4.9 on average) across multiple platforms, hundreds of families and young people had the time of their lives - *especially thanks to Christian*. After so many extraordinary compliments, he humble asked the helpers to stop highlighting him in the reviews, better to describe the adventure trips and construction projects. Now it is of course good that everyone can read that 97% of the arrivals appreciate his special hospitality, his careful dedication, great experiences and special contacts all around Sicily.
Because this summer Christian had the toughest job ever as team manager:
The most spoiled, unmindful and disrespectful bunch of kids in his 20 years of social work.
*He is easy*, it depends on how you behave towards him and, above all, towards others & yourself. The last 2 month he had to care from early in the morning until late evening that everybody stayed safe!
You probably didn't recognize, nor most of the others, how many times tools (knives, machete, axes...) lied everywhere on the ground. After the people left he found even sleeping bags & matresses in the mud. (We got horrible pics.) Not to talk about the mood of some drug addicted Narcissists! In the future those people have to leave, even better they dont show up. - We will care better, for Christian and the Eco Adventure family.
If you show respect you earn respect.
You are welcome back at the Adventure Hill and our eco friendly tours around the islands & worldwide.
All the best!

Colombia

4

The experience at the campament was INCREDIBLE. Sicily has beautiful views and you could discover a new corner full of nature every day. The local people were always very friendly and welcoming. The group of volunteers became a family, many of us didn't really know what to do at first but we all had a very good attitude to help and learn. I just can say thanks to all of them. The only thing I feel was lacking was a more fluid and respectful relationship on Christian's part, since he did not share with us, and communicating with him was difficult.

about 2 years ago

Eco replied

People who choose to talk destructively about others rather than constructively *with them* will not deserve respect and may even be send away in the future. A view of these can spoil the good mood of a large group. For too long we have had great patience with these weak characters. Unfortunately we cannot help everyone.
If you show respect you can enjoy instead the time of your life!

Spain

4

It has been one of the best experiences of my life. There were people from all over the world. We were like a big family. The stay there was quite an adventure, every day we faced a different adventure. The experience has helped me connect with nature and make personal growth. A negative point was that Christian didn't treat us with the respect that we deserved. He never thanked us and often answered us in bad ways and shouted at us. However, he also has many initiatives and very good projects that are worth it.

about 2 years ago

Eco replied

Until the last day you said you love it. In the private comment you even write "Christian It was a pleasure to meet you." Unfortunately It wasnt a pleasure for him. Extra for you he walked 8 km, carying your stuff, only that you could enjoy the lonely beach. You did not show any respect at all instead. Thank you for nothing!
We set now the age higher on Worldpackers that spoiled kids like you will not show up again.

Spain

4

Great

about 2 years ago

Australia

4

I had a beautiful experience at Eco Avventura, where I got to experience Sicilian culture at a slow, environmentally conscious pace whilst meeting some amazing people from around the world. It's an experience that has challenges and discomforts due to the basic living environment but it's all worth it. Some core memories were definitely formed as part of it! Thankyou:))

about 2 years ago

United States

4

This was a great experience to get in touch with nature and meet other volunteers. Christian has big dreams which demand some work but well worth it and makes the beach days and adventures more fun. Mosquitoes are inevitable but a little citronella and good company can resolve the itch. We spent most of our days caring for the animals, gardening, focusing on bigger projects and doing side missions. Christian cannot oversee and lead everything going on at camp, so at times the work felt unorganized but the elder volunteers took charge and helped. Overall great vibes!!

about 2 years ago

Eco replied

We had some very "unorganized party kids" in the camp. In the future we have to send those back which bring the team spirit down. Who ever respects the environment and is able to listen the simple advices instead can make the experiences of their lifetime. Team work makes the dream work! Over all *clear open communication* leads to success and a lovely peacefull atmosphere.

Netherlands

4

The people coming there were so so so loveley, everytime someone had to leave (or when i had to leave) it felt like a little hardbreak. I'm very grateful for christian showing us the most beautiful spots of nature in Sicily. The places he took us onto adventures were not well known by tourist so it really is calming. Most questions about the work we asked to the other volunteers, because christian was not always around and sometimes when he was he was really tired, which was very understandable. The views from the project are amazing and the lonely beach was just breathtaking

about 2 years ago

Eco replied

Teamwork makes the dream work.
One main goal of the Adventure Hill is to help others becoming *independent* in life. Anyway Christian as team leader, as well others (guided before by Christian) are always available for questions. (Of course one after the others and besides we organizer the whole huge project.) The potential is enourmus. *Just tell what you want and what you need.*

The last days also some "drug kids" came as "volunteers". As streetworker we helped them also in the past in the cities and to stay in the nature can help them. Only it is less helpfull when they doing drugs in the camp. - Telling them to stop poisoning themselves and others, and if they dont stop in worst case tell them to leave is definitely tiring.

Luckily most of the time people here show more respect for the project and themselves. It is than always amazing to see the teamprocess, how "strangers" from all around the world become one big family.

*Learning by doing* helps a lot. And again: Teamwork makes the dream work!

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