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United States
Where to even start, my time here was an experience that I will take with my forever and hope to return to in the future! Vitto & Arianna are beyond lovely, caring, and it felt like a second family. I had valuable conversations over meals while enjoying Arianna's amazing homemade food. The kids are brilliant, funny, and a great bunch who I had the pleasure of getting to form a bond with. I recommend this experience ONE MILLION percent and I hope that others are just as lucky as I was to get to have the opportunity. I will definitely be back and I thank this amazing family for their kindness!
2 months ago
United States
I feel so blessed to say this experience has been one of the most meaningful opportunities I have ever been given! The relationships I have grown within this family have been a great highlight of my time in Italy. This is my second time doing this experience and I recommend people who are full of energy and silliness to do this. The work is manageable and being around these kids have served me many happy memories ! <3
4 months ago
United States
My experience with this family was AMAZING! The kids are so kind, smart, and full of life and Vito and Arianna are both so awesome. My days were lovely here, I'd watch the sunrise at the beach, work out at the local gym, then be with the kids during most of the day, and get off with enough time to enjoy my night! We got the weekends off so my friend and I could travel. We got 2 delicious meals a day and we were free to make ourselves breakfast every morning. I highly recommend this experience to people who love meeting new people, are good with kids, and who love the beach and small towns!
7 months ago
United States
Where to begin. Arianna and Vito are genuinely the kindest, most generous people I have ever met. Whether it's a conversation with Arianna, or Vito giving you ideas for the kids and how to broaden their immersion, this experience will change your life. If you are someone that loves working with bright kids, immersing yourself in a beautiful small town in Italy, and learning from others, than this is the place for you. Nina, Victor, and Nico (the home was in America when I came), are the funniest, unique kids ever. This experience changed my life, I can proudly say this is a second found family
10 months ago
Australia
I enjoyed my stay with Vito and Arianna, the kids were a creative and entertaining bunch. As a first-time Au Pair and Worldpacker, I found the role challenging due to high expectations, inconsistent information, and a period where I felt heavily criticised, which affected my confidence and wellbeing. Things improved as I settled in, though I remained anxious. I was also asked to work in the school, where I found the tasks confusing. I loved playing games with the children, and Arianna's cooking was always a highlight. Despite challenges, I enjoyed my stay and will miss them.
5 months ago
Unfortunately she struggled to engage with the children and build a positive relationship with them.After 13 years of experience hosting cultural exchange participants, we feel that family life with young children is not the best fit for her personality.There are also a couple of genuinely unpleasant incidents that could be mentioned, but we prefer not to go into further detail. We have also tons of reviews on workaway https://www.workaway.info/en/account/feedback/read
United States
I had an amazing adventure during my stay with this family. Arianna and Vittorio are very supportive and Arianna was like a second Mom to me with how helpful and caring she was. The children themselves are easy to connect with, you just have to be good at imaginative play and not just them but you as well will have a fun time! It is also important that you have the energy to stay constantly energetic and engaged with them so the kids have the best time possible and in return you do too! I also had such an enjoyable time teaching at their English school, it's a great way to meet the locals!
6 months ago
United States
I am so thankful to have had this volunteer experience! The love and memories I share with this family have really made my summer. They made me feel like part of the family so the adjustment period was fairly quick. They also took me on different trips/adventures during the weekends which allowed me to see a new side to Italy! It's important to bring positive energy every time you are with these kids to create a fun experience during English lessons. If I have the chance to do this experience again, I definitely would!
about 1 year ago
United States
So grateful for the time I got to spend with this amazing family. All of them were so eager to share their love and life with me. Would absolutely recommend to anyone. Their kids are very creative, smart, and so much fun. I grew attached to them and will miss them a lot! Vito, Arianana, and everyone else were also very helpful and caring to me. The place is so close to both a train station and the beach. You have the entire morning and weekends to explore or just relax. It's been such a wonderful and unique experience. Very grateful!
over 1 year ago
United States
Guys...if you love kids, education, are flexible, while making light of every situation, and have high level of energy, then this experience is for you. From the first day until the last Vittorio was an incredible communicator. He not only ensured that everything was running smoothly for his kids but he was always quick to help me with any situation I needed, had any arise. Arianna was also incredible, she was kind, loving, and humorous which made me feel like I was a part of the family. The kids were incredible, they adapted to me as an au pair quickly. The grandparents were also incredible.
about 2 years ago
United States
A wonderful experience with a very welcoming family! Daily work typically consists of spending time with the kids and helping them practice their english through reading, writing, playing games, etc. I also did a lot of tutoring lessons for the family's english tutoring business. Hours can be long sometimes, but always rewarding and a great way to immerse yourself within the local culture and cuisine. I quickly grew to love the family and feel like a part of it!
over 2 years ago
