Workaway Bewertungen und Feedback.

The time was an exceptionally great volunteering experience for me! Chixculub Pueblo (CP) is a lovely, yet quiet little town near Merida. So this volunteering is the right for you if you want to experience village life in Yucatán, to get to know local communities and their history and to simply do something good. It might not be the right for you if you plan to stay at a touristy party location. Dom Héctor is a very supportive and kind person, taking a lot of care that volunteers have a great time. During my stay I could use the kitchen and a room, sometimes I cooked food myself, but often we volunteers had shared breakfast or lunch with Don Héctor. He and his life partner even took me to Uxmal and a cenote, plus explained me a lot about local life. There were very high temperatures when I arrived in Yucatán, which made it impossible to work on the Maya houses. So we used the time to create a virtual walking tour to discover the Maya houses in CP and we organized a semi virtual exhibition, with a lot of support from the local communities. I loved the time here, found new friends and will definitely come back when I am in Mexico again.

We are happy to have hosted Jenny and Scott for two weeks in our home. They are cheerful and helpful individuals; in fact, with their help, we were able to complete some important tasks. We enjoyed our time together, learning new things from each other, including about our respective cultures. They have a great interest in learning Italian and the local culture, as well as new skills. Our first experience as hosts on Workaway with them was very positive and encourages us to seek new experiences. We hope they can come back again!

Sabine & Benedikt were a pleasure to have with us, They are trustworthy, hard working, polite, flexible, interested and never gave up. They are a super nice couple. We were very happy with how they completed a variety of different projects and did more than asked for. Highly recommend! We wish you all the best. Justa & Albert

I stayed for a month and loved it. the people and site is amazing and I will be returning. big love dreamers and doers team love you all x

Lee just left but I will miss him. We worked, ate and talked for 2 weeks during his stay and I had a perfect time with him. Polite and super clean he kept the kitchen together. It was nice to concentrate on the cooking and find it all clean again later. I could get used to it. We did all kind of works. After a short introduction, even the chainsaw and the trimmer was not a problem. Short I would love to see him again and he will always be welcome.

We have spent a very pleasant time with Hanna. She is kind and fun with children. He is a responsible and sensible person. He has become another member of the family. We love her so much!

This place is absolutely perfect for a working holiday. You can borrow a car and ride a bike here, so after work, you can explore the surroundings. The work is very simple, mainly sweeping leaves off the paths and cleaning the house, changing the bed sheets. You might only work a few hours a day, and then you can continue doing your own things after work. It takes about 20 minutes by bike to get to the supermarket from here. Every few days, I pack a backpack and ride to the supermarket. The field scenery here is very beautiful, but it’s very dark at night, so remember to bring a flashlight. I usually don’t exercise much, but this month has really strengthened my legs. Sometimes there are music party here, which are very lively, and everyone dances together. I really like the atmosphere at night. When the place is full of people, everyone has barbecues outside. While walking here, you can hear everyone’s laughter, creating a great atmosphere. I’m really lucky because all the Workaway participants speak English. Even though my English isn’t very good, no one isolates me, and I have a lot of fun with everyone. We go to the beach, hike, and have barbecues together. Lying in the forest, looking up at the stars and listening to everyone’s laughter makes me feel very comfortable. The Japanese colleagues here are also very nice. Mr. Yoji is the owner here. One day, he cooked a feast for us employees, and it was very delicious. I was very happy. Nao is our manager. He is responsible for leading us at work. He is very kind and easy to talk to. He often meets our requests. I often work with Fujiwara. Although his tone can be a bit intimidating, he is actually very kind. He taught me many things, and I feel happy working with him. I had a very unforgettable month here. Thank you, everyone!

I cannot recommend Sherri highly enough. She is kind, patient, fun to be with, and very flexible about everything. We could talk about anything and everything. Sherri was with us only a week but during that time, she helped me accomplish a superhuman amount of organizing in our basement. I run a FB group that co-ordinates donations of clothing and household goods and combined with clearing out my mother's things, my basement was close to a hoarder's paradise. Sherri was truly expert at helping me get through both the physical and emotional stress of organizing / clearing the area and I am forever grateful. I know she will continue to enjoy success in whatever she puts her efforts into. Thank you, Thank you. Thank you!!!

We had the great pleasure of hosting Edward as part of our renovation project, and we could not have hoped for better help. Despite the short time spent with us, Edward demonstrated remarkable energy and efficiency. He quickly took on the tasks of demolishing the old concrete floor and preparing the timber for the joists, bringing a level of care and attention to detail that was greatly appreciated. His ability to adapt and choose the work that suited him best was also a major asset. Edward is not only a hard worker but also a very pleasant person, he's really nice! And always ready to share a conversation or a meal. We had fun with some games and anecdotes about translating our respective languages. Edward has a very good general knowledge. His campervan allowed him great autonomy, which was convenient for everyone and will be for anyone who hosts him. We are very grateful for the help he was able to give us in this big project, like a hummingbird as we said in the garden "it's the sum of small advances that make big projects" 😃 You're an awesome guy, Edward!

Like knights in shining armour Madeleine and Enrico came to our rescue. We were bogged down with to many deadlines and projects after a long journey abroad. They were very switched on helpers who didn't need too many explainations, instead they saw the work were it was and within a few days we could see that we would finish all tasks on time with their help. Enrico is a skilled handyman, he laid floorboards, put scirting boards down, painted, sanded, in short anything that needed fixing. Madeleine helped renovating and also gave a hand in house and garden. We had many interesting conversations, they mixed well with friends and neighbours. We can whole heartedly recommend them and would also be very happy to have them here again.

I felt wellcomed from the very first moment ad I’ve seen Ramon. Ramone is really a special person. In a world with more Ramon everything world go smooth. He’s energetic, talkative and has so much wisdom to share. He taught me how to do stuff and then let me do it my way. He has a talent in making People smile. I really loved the time spent with him and his family. I left with so much more then I arrived end it’s hard to explain what. Every workaway must feel lucky to live in this family for a while. Vi abbraccio tutti e vi auguro il meglio dalla vita. Spero di rincontrarvi un giorno!

Ciaran was with me for 1 week and what a great guy he is. Not only is he a really affable person with a good sense of humour but he worked consistently hard and left me feeling I had been on one of those DIY SOS programmes! A TRUE 5 stars!!! He dug trenches, moved boulders and stones to build steps, transforming a once muddy slope into a series of landscaped, gravelled steps. He also prepared and gravelled 2 sections around the back of the house meaning I can now walk from the front door to the bathroom without getting dusty or muddy! He also methodically cleared all the crap I had laying around the place and helped me get it to the dump, and then stowed the rest around the back of the property, neatly out of sight. On his last day he planted out approx. 24 watermelon plants into a section of land that he covered with 2 bales of straw first. Ciaran, thank you so much for your hard graft and easy company - you are so welcome back any time! I'll keep you updated on Bubble & Squeak - i'll let you tell that story in your review! 😉

Mon séjour a été parfait !! Merci à Sam & Damien (et Teo!) pour leur belles énergies et intégration à leur foyer :) L'auberge et sa situation sont incroyables, j'ai pu me ressourcer et apprendre en faisant des travaux avec Damien ! Seul bémol : que mon agenda ne m'ait pas permis de rester plus longtemps ;) Merci encore à vous, et à bientôt j'espère !

Erin and Peter are a lovely pair and great company. They picked up fast what needed to be done and are very versatile. They did lots: cutting out tent caterpillars, feeding the sheep, entertaining the grandkids, building a ramp for the neighbour,gardening, baking biscuits, cutting up branches, ripping out dead bushes and more. A great addition to the family.

François and Coline couldn't have been more friendly, warm and welcoming. They have a big renovation on their hands and although I could only offer them three days they managed to fit me into their plans. I came by campervan so I had my own accommodation, but I took showers and meals at François and Coline's apartment a short drive from the renovation (they drove me there and back). I helped them to demolish an old concrete floor and to prepare timber for use as joists. They offered me other work, such as pruning fruit trees, if I preferred. Essentially François and Coline are flexible and easygoing. I would not hesitate for a moment to recommend them as hosts. In fact, I'm looking forward to returning soon to see how their renovation is coming along.

Fanny and Cassandra came here at the beginning of January 2024 and left at the end of February. They are lovely couple who had a great time with everyone here. Enthusiastically helped with everything and made the best of everything, which made our team very happy - both two-legged and four-legged. They are easy going and fun to be around. They went on several day trips with the dogs, sometimes in quite challenging conditions, but I'm sure they loved the experience. They mention in their profile that they enjoy cooking - and do it very well - so have to thank all the lovely bakeries. We would be delighted to see them again at our doorstep :)

Eloise and Leo came here in February and left in April, which made our team very happy - both two-legged and four-legged. They are a lovely couple, easy going and fun to be around. It was then full of activities with sled dog tours and gave us the opportunity to take them on day trips with the dogs. We're sure they loved the experience. They mentioned in their profile that they enjoy cooking - and do it very well - so have to thank for all the nice meals. It would be nice to meet Eloise and Leo again on our doorstep.

Jack was a wonderful person to have around, worked steadily and enthusiastically and communicated well and was up for building new skills every step of the way. Jack brought heart and passion and deep care to our little world and we'd welcome them back any time.

I spent 2 months at Cara & Cory’s beautiful house close to Puerto Jimenez in the OSA Peninsula. I had my own private room and the downstairs bathroom all to myself and spent my free afternoons reading in the open living room or at Playa Preciosa, the most stunning beach you will ever see! I taught their 14 year old girl Kaya for about 4 hours a day and helped around the house whenever I wasn’t teaching. Tasks varied from walking the dogs, doing the dishes, watering the garden to washing the cars. The work was never too hard and Cara said she wouldn’t task her Workawayers with chores she wouldn’t be comfortable doing herself. My main purpose was to teach Kaya how to play the guitar, sing and perform songs. Subjects I taught included Geography, Math, Social Studies, First Aid, History, Spanish & English. Kaya is a very intelligent girl with a big passion for horses. During my stay the family purchased her first horse “Sunny” and I was able to go horseback riding too, when taking Kaya to the farm. Kaya is a very good baker, a great artist and surfer. It was a pleasure meeting her and I enjoyed our pop cultural conversations very much :) This was my first Workaway experience and I couldn’t have wished for a better one. The food they provided me with was incredible - freshly caught tuna from Cory’s fishing business, self made sushi, poke bowls, chicken and fresh salads. Cara is an inspiring business woman, an amazing mother and she became a friend I would talk to about anything. And talking about wildlife! I saw scarlet macaws, howler monkeys, sloths, stingrays, humming birds, toucans, water buffalos and spent my days cuddling their dogs Rollo and Obie. I will definitely be back to visit - thank you for everything!

We had an incredible time at Jennifer and Stefano's agriturismo! They welcomed us warmly and made us feel like part of the family. The location of the agriturismo is stunning, with amazing views of the Umbrian countryside and nearby cute hilltop towns. The property is surrounded by the forest. We enjoyed our free time exploring the walking trails around the agriturismo, trying (and barely succeeding) to bike around the surrounding hills, going on a few day trips, and we even got to use their amazing cave sauna in the forest - a truly unique experience! The work was really enjoyable, from taking care of the chickens and geese in the morning to renovating some furniture and helping Stefano with the olive grove. We loved our outdoor tasks and enjoyed the beautiful weather. It was nice to have lunch together and chat everyday. We also had the pleasure to be part of many activities organised by Stefano and Jennifer, such as barbecues and trips to the nearby town. A real highlight was the amazing food Stefano made us - he is an incredible cook – his pizza, bread, risotto, cheesecake (!!) and more were amazing! The apartment we lived in was cozy and welcoming, well furnished and filled out with the local goods provided by Jennifer and Stefano! All in all a great experience. Beautiful location, delicious food, and welcoming people. Grazie mille Jennifer e Stefano, abbiamo trascorso delle settimane fantastiche! Alessandro & Emma