If your idea of vacation does not include spending hours and hours laying motionless in the sun, but you still need to tan to show off back in the office and also spend time outdoors, Wwoof is what you need.
No, it's not the cry of a wolf with hoarseness, it stands for "World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms", an organization founded 40 years ago in the UK thanks to Sue Coppard, a lady from London who wasn't fitting in the metropolis, and which is now present in 14 countries, including Italy.
So far, 344 farms are well prepared to host the willing tourists. Why "willing" you'd ask? Because the food and lodging aren't paid in cash here, but helping out with all the activities necessary to the farm.
Few tens of euros are enough to become a member of the association, to have an insurance covering accidents and medical care, and also to be provided with a regular employment contract.
Only cost not included: the trip.
This is undoubtedly a unique opportunity to learn how to produce cheese, honey, how to look after animals and fields, and why not… to travel the world and meet real people and custom. A low cost trip with something extra.
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