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Engaging in a diverse array of activities, including publication, cultural and historic tours, treasure hunts, community workshops, and immersive travel experiences in Keelung, is a key in our sustainable program. This initiative is designed to aid our hometown in cultivating a distinctive identity and fostering awareness among locals. Our primary objective is to draw more people to explore and embrace the authentic Taiwan that just a 30-minute away from central Taipei.
In addition, we actively participate in the documentation of the oral history to safeguard its rich cultural heritage. Collaborating with various local community development associations, we curate and execute historic and art exhibitions. Moreover, we organize public events to champion cultural and artistic endeavors, contributing to the vibrancy and identity of Keelung.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Elderly Companionship
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Movies & TV
Politics / Social justice
Events & social
Culture
Performing arts
Music
Languages
History
Cooking & food
Art & design
Dancing
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Developing an international perspective of heritage
Learn how cultural tourism and publication executed
Meet new friends and locals
Understand Taiwan in a different way
Registered charity
This host is a registered charity in their country and is looking for volunteers to help with their project(s).
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Options for Workawayers with Different Backgrounds:
1. Creative Content: Contribute through article writing, editing, photography, or video shooting to unravel unique stories in Keelung City. These will be featured on our website's blog section or social media accounts. Please share your portfolio link when you apply it.
2. IT/SEO/Design: Assist in IT, SEO, or design-related tasks to optimize website visibility and enhance its overall aesthetics.
3. Sustainable Art Project: in order to revitalize the local community through art participation and interaction with elders. Basic Chinese language skills are required for the senior companionship program.
4. Housekeeping & Maintenance: sweeping, cleaning public space, bathroom and kitchen.
5.Museum/Living-museum Concept: Develop a proposal for a Keelung museum or living-museum concept. Propose intriguing angles for exhibitions, whether in a private space or open air. This could include permanent or temporary exhibits, aligned with historical anniversaries or festival seasons.
6. Innovative Ideas: We welcome ideas that contribute to the sustainable growth of our organization and projects.
Weekly Routine:
- Assist in tour execution 0-2 times a week.
- Help with the reception of visiting helpers/workawayers and general house maintenance once a week.
- No fixed working hours; manage your time freely. Inform the host a week in advance if absent for over 1 day.
- While the schedule is flexible, we expect you to complete tasks within the agreed time.
Before departure:
-Write your story or sharing in Keelung on our Instagram
Application Requirements:
- Provide details about your skills, interests, portfolio link, and any technical devices you'll be using.Additionally, answer the following: How would you handle tasks if help isn’t immediately available? How would you resolve disagreements with others?"
- Motivation to apply.
- Interested in learning and problem-solving.
- Can work independently without constant guidance.
- If your application is over 3 months away, provide evidence like plane tickets or a visa to show your definite plan to visit Taiwan.
- Applicants with less than two weeks of availability should demonstrate outstanding work experience. Provide a portfolio or website for reference.
Attributes:
- We welcome active, responsible volunteers who are willing to learn and solve problems, and immersed in local culture.We expect active participation and independent work, not waiting for instructions.
- Working space is located in the 2F&3F living room, also 1F workshop located in the traditional market.
- Line (Instant Communication APP) and Trello registration are COMPULSORY for program participation and communication.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Twi: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I'm interested in language exchange, specifically improving my Spanish skills while offering assistance in either Chinese or English. Additionally, we occasionally host language exchange events where Workawayers are invited to share their home country's culture with local residents in Keelung. You're very welcome to join and help introduce your country as a language exchange host.
Accommodation
Our old apartment, conveniently situated near the traditional market, Keelung Port, and the river, provides a private double room for couple, a two-bunk and single bed room, or an individual private room, your assignment will be based on room availability at the time of booking (Please notify the host whether you can take the mix dorm or not when sending the starting and end date). Daily meals are not included.
Air conditioning in bedrooms is from 11 PM to 8 AM, with the option to use fans for additional cooling. In living room, please always always turn off air conditioner when leaving.
The living room provide working tables, monitor, chairs and couches, complemented by reliable Wi-Fi throughout the apartment, and a small kitchen featuring a microwave, oven, kettle, blender, and some basic cooking supplies are left behind by previous volunteers. The shared bathroom comes with hot water, and you have access to a washing machine and clothes dryer.
The location has the convenience of transportation, with a 30-minute bus ride from the apartment to Taipei's City Hall MRT station. The Miaokou Night Market is a mere 15-minute walk away. Nearby bus stops facilitate quick trips to Taipei and around Keelung, providing easy access to markets, cafes, and shops within walking distance. The apartment is located next to a busy road, so if you're very sensitive to noise, please take this into consideration.
What else ...
Jiufen, Yeliuyan Coast, Pingxi, and other famous tourist attractions are within easy reach. Here you can explore Keelung’s beautiful coast, outdoor activities, and natural scenery.
Keelung City is different from the prosperous Taipei. It has a unique charm, but it is also known for its frequent rain. Due to global warming, the weather patterns have become more unpredictable. If you are someone who is sensitive to weather conditions or require long periods of sunlight to maintain your mood, we recommend considering other options, as the climate here can be challenging at times.
Please maintain good personal hygiene and cleanliness in shared spaces, ensure that shared spaces are neat and orderly, and follow specific cleaning guidelines provided by the host.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
150Mbps fiber-optic internet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 963554351525
Feedback (57)
29 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Christopher) for host
I stayed here for a short time, just about three days, but it was an incredibly meaningful experience. Mila was very kind, flexible, and understanding throughout the entire process. She really has a beautiful heart and genuinely cares about the volunteers.
I came to Keelung with the hope of connecting with local people and learning more about… read more
I came to Keelung with the hope of connecting with local people and learning more about… read more
9 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriella)
We were so lucky to have Gabi with us in Keelung for six wonderful weeks! Her maturity and professionalism truly shone through in everything she did.
Gabi took on every tasks - from conducting filed research and writing articles to developing creative and practical promotional ideas - with impressive dedication. What stood out most was how she… read more
Gabi took on every tasks - from conducting filed research and writing articles to developing creative and practical promotional ideas - with impressive dedication. What stood out most was how she… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Gabriella) for host
I stayed 6 weeks and had a good experience! Mila was a generous and kind host who was open to new ideas and communication. If I had any problems, I could always text or call her. Sometimes we would have a meal together and she would get food and drinks for the volunteers.
I think the highlight was the variety of projects that we got to work on.… read more
I think the highlight was the variety of projects that we got to work on.… read more
9 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Joseph)
Joseph was a fantastic volunteer who brought great enthusiasm and dedication to our team. He helped us create a user manual, assisted with guided tours, and wrote insightful articles. His proactive and hardworking attitude made a big difference, as he was always willing to take on additional tasks beyond his original role.
Beyond his… read more
Beyond his… read more
(Excellent
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7 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Joseph) for host
I spent about 2.5 weeks here in December 2024, and it was such a great experience! From the start, communication with Mila was smooth, and I really appreciated the freedom to plan my own activities. There’s no rigid schedule—you get to contribute based on your own strengths and interests, which made the work feel meaningful and enjoyable.
During… read more
During… read more
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29 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Christopher) for host
I stayed here for a short time, just about three days, but it was an incredibly meaningful experience. Mila was very kind, flexible, and understanding throughout the entire process. She really has a beautiful heart and genuinely cares about the volunteers.
I came to Keelung with the hope of connecting with local people and learning more about… read more
I came to Keelung with the hope of connecting with local people and learning more about… read more
9 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriella)
We were so lucky to have Gabi with us in Keelung for six wonderful weeks! Her maturity and professionalism truly shone through in everything she did.
Gabi took on every tasks - from conducting filed research and writing articles to developing creative and practical promotional ideas - with impressive dedication. What stood out most was how she… read more
Gabi took on every tasks - from conducting filed research and writing articles to developing creative and practical promotional ideas - with impressive dedication. What stood out most was how she… read more
(Excellent)
1 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Gabriella) for host
I stayed 6 weeks and had a good experience! Mila was a generous and kind host who was open to new ideas and communication. If I had any problems, I could always text or call her. Sometimes we would have a meal together and she would get food and drinks for the volunteers.
I think the highlight was the variety of projects that we got to work on.… read more
I think the highlight was the variety of projects that we got to work on.… read more
9 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Joseph)
Joseph was a fantastic volunteer who brought great enthusiasm and dedication to our team. He helped us create a user manual, assisted with guided tours, and wrote insightful articles. His proactive and hardworking attitude made a big difference, as he was always willing to take on additional tasks beyond his original role.
Beyond his… read more
Beyond his… read more
(Excellent)
7 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Joseph) for host
I spent about 2.5 weeks here in December 2024, and it was such a great experience! From the start, communication with Mila was smooth, and I really appreciated the freedom to plan my own activities. There’s no rigid schedule—you get to contribute based on your own strengths and interests, which made the work feel meaningful and enjoyable.
During… read more
During… read more
22 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Vincent & Nathalia)
It was an absolute pleasure hosting Vincent and Nathalia—they are truly the kind of volunteers every host dreams of! They are polite, friendly, and genuinely care about creating a positive vibe within the team. Their kindness and warmth extended to everyone they worked with, making them a joy to have around.
In addition to their wonderful… read more
In addition to their wonderful… read more
(Excellent)
18 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Vincent & Nathalia) for host
We had a great time volunteering with Mila in Keelung! 😊
The accommodation was good. We had a private room with a double bed in a clean flat with a shared kitchen and bathroom. Communication with Mila was smooth and easy. She encouraged us to bring our own ideas for her project. After agreeing on tasks, we could arrange our work schedule as we… read more
The accommodation was good. We had a private room with a double bed in a clean flat with a shared kitchen and bathroom. Communication with Mila was smooth and easy. She encouraged us to bring our own ideas for her project. After agreeing on tasks, we could arrange our work schedule as we… read more
25 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Chun Yeow) for host
Communication with the host, Mila was prompt, accurate and smooth. This is the first time I'm using Workaway as a platform to find voluntary work in exchange for accommodation (and meet acquaintances).
Although it was only for 5 days, I had a great time in Keelung exploring this port city with its unique culture and heritage and, not forgetting… read more
Although it was only for 5 days, I had a great time in Keelung exploring this port city with its unique culture and heritage and, not forgetting… read more
9 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Tarun) for host
Working with this sustainable program was an absolute pleasure. My girlfriend and I joined this wonderful project for 8 days, and while my visa limited our time, we would have loved to stay longer and contribute even more. Keelung is a beautiful city, rich with cultural heritage and modern living. Mila, our host, went above and beyond as both a… read more
3 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Keelung is a great place. I felt so safe. It is a small city, though is only a short distance from the capital Taipei.
Mila was a great host. Writing blogs on cultural sites for the company gave me the opportunity to gain more work experience abroad,
related to my field of research/study, interim to completing a PhD in east-Asian religions. Mila… read more
Mila was a great host. Writing blogs on cultural sites for the company gave me the opportunity to gain more work experience abroad,
related to my field of research/study, interim to completing a PhD in east-Asian religions. Mila… read more
3 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
I had the pleasure of working with Kane during our work-exchange program in Keelung. Kane demonstrated an exceptional work ethic, consistently showing diligence and responsibility in all his tasks. He always gave his utmost effort to ensure that everything was completed successfully. Kane was instrumental in assisting us with the creation of two… read more
(Very good)
3 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannes)
Due to a typhoon in Taiwan, Hannes and I couldn’t work together face-to-face as much as planned. Despite this, Hannes proved to be an excellent team player with great communication skills. He diligently assisted with photographing our new space and organizing it efficiently. I truly appreciate his hard work and dedication. Thank you, Hannes!
(Excellent)
25 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Hannes) for host
It was overall a great experience! I stayed in a shared apartment with three others and together we worked on the Keelung project which was fun and social. The apartment got everything you need and is located in the center of Keelung next to delicious street food places and a night market. The work for the project was manageable, we worked on our… read more
3 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Xavier) for host
Spent one month in a very confortable place. I met Ilun , Mila,Eris and other workawayers.A great experience to start my"sculpture project"! Special thanks to Mila who were the one who organise well my introduction to Keelung! Don t be shy to propose new project in this dynamic project ? Ciao
29 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Phylis)
Phylis was an extraordinary volunteer with our Keelung Workaway program, graciously choosing to extend her stay from one to three months because of her remarkable contributions. Throughout her time with us, she was instrumental in designing the main visual identity for our annual exhibition. Despite facing language barriers and cross-cultural… read more
(Excellent)
11 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Phylis) for host
My experience here has been most rewarding and memorable. I had the chance to use my professional skills in meaningful projects and felt I could immerse myself in doing something positive for the local community. Mila has a knack for recognising people’s strengths and passions, and knows how to channel them into valuable contributions. At the same… read more
3 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Humberto)
Humberto is a very dedicated and hardworking individual. He kept our accommodation and workspace impeccably clean and well-organized. His attention to detail and pursuit of perfection in everything he does make him an invaluable asset.
Moreover, Humberto is excellent at communication. Even when he encountered technical difficulties, he maintained… read more
Moreover, Humberto is excellent at communication. Even when he encountered technical difficulties, he maintained… read more
(Excellent)
3 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Humberto) for host
Keelung it's amazing and help Mila proyect it was even better, if you are good Woorking by your own this is the perfect experience for you. it was so fun with the different activities as tours, or help preparing the bnb or the shop. it was great in general and what I love of this experience it's that Mila it's more a friend than a boss,besides she… read more
26 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Kedar) for host
Spending time in Keelung was a gift, and I couldn't have asked for a better host than Mila. The nature of the work was diverse and interesting, and every day was an adventure.
Also, as someone with an agile project management background, it was a great relief to see that Mila assigns and communicates work with Trello. This allowed for clear… read more
Also, as someone with an agile project management background, it was a great relief to see that Mila assigns and communicates work with Trello. This allowed for clear… read more
25 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Kedar)
Kedar stayed with us in Keelung during August and was an incredible help in many areas. Despite the busy nature of that month, filled with unexpected and urgent tasks, Kedar demonstrated immense patience and a positive attitude toward all responsibilities. From editing a documentary, to painting and renovating a new space, his willingness to step… read more
(Excellent)
15 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Joel & Seunghye)
Joel and Seunghye were a wonderful couple to host during our work exchange program in Keelung last October. They are polite, friendly, and respectful individuals who made communication smooth and pleasant, despite English not being their first language. We had an incredibly positive experience collaborating with them.
They played a crucial role in… read more
They played a crucial role in… read more
(Excellent)
10 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Joel & Seunghye) for host
It was very impressive experience in Keelung! We could see the culture and people in Keelung aspect of local. We were very glad to help the tourists in Keelung as one of community. Everything was very stunning such as culture, food and work through this community! Thank you for very nice experiences and hope growth of Keelung community!
21 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jasmin) for host
Mila is a great workaway host. She has a high throughput of volunteers, but she manages not only to give each and every one a place to sleep, but also has a talent to find perfect uses for each unique set of experiences everyone brings along. I stayed for a month and had one big project to work on and was occasionally given spontaneous small… read more
3 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Elaina) for host
Mila was an excellent host! She is very knowledge and passionate about Keelung and the local community. We were able to join in on walking tours, learning about the richness of Taiwan's culture along the way, and writing blogposts about Keelung to further our knowledge and understanding. We had lots of scope for innovation and creativity, by… read more
18 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Andreas)
Andreas joined us in Keelung this past May and greatly assisted us during his stay. He demonstrated exceptional skills in illustration, video production, and design, completing numerous tasks within just two weeks.
His past work experience allowed him to communicate and execute tasks with a high level of professionalism. Andreas was highly… read more
His past work experience allowed him to communicate and execute tasks with a high level of professionalism. Andreas was highly… read more
(Excellent)
7 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Andreas) for host
i really had a nice time in Keelung. :)
Mila is so accomondating and the tour with her an Illun were great. it was really a pleasure to learn more about Keelung. One day we could join mila for a private tour she made for a friend and we explored the surroundings. all in all a really good way to explore beautiful Keelung. there is so much culture… read more
Mila is so accomondating and the tour with her an Illun were great. it was really a pleasure to learn more about Keelung. One day we could join mila for a private tour she made for a friend and we explored the surroundings. all in all a really good way to explore beautiful Keelung. there is so much culture… read more
11 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (YINYU) for host
Mila is an excellent host! Everyone there is so friendly and helpful. I met a lot of interesting people during my stay in Keelung. Keelung is a fantastic place with rich local culture and delicious food. Mila also offered us the chance to attend a local cultural tour for free, and I learned a lot from the experience. The workload is not heavy, and… read more
1 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host
I can't recommend this workaway placement enough! Mila was so accommodating and as a tour guide, eager to teach us about Keelung and give advice for nearby attractions to visit. There are many treasures within the city and wider region for hiking, shopping and coastal scenery.
I loved the experience of joining food tours, it's a great way to… read more
I loved the experience of joining food tours, it's a great way to… read more
23 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Eli & Zoli)
Eli & Zoltan are very diligent workawayers. We had a wonderful week together! Eli has a deep knowledge of local foods and is skilled at observation. Zoltan is gentle in nature. During this time, we maintained excellent communication. They proactively proposed planned tasks and personal time schedules, allowing us to collaborate seamlessly. I am… read more
(Excellent)
22 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Eli & Zoli) for host
We highly recommend to visit Keelung and meet Mila and the rest of the team. We really enjoyed this workaway and our hosts have been very welcoming. Mila, Kevin and Ilung have showed us around and have introduced us to the rich history, culture and cuisine one can experience in Keelung. In particular, the 24/7 market and the fish night-market are… read more
15 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Richard) for host
We stayed with Mila for two weeks, which was far too short as we loved it!
We stayed in the apartment in central Keelung and were able to work flexibly, which was great as we had more time than ever to explore the local environment and really get to know the country. We visited most of the local landmarks and really got to know the people, which… read more
We stayed in the apartment in central Keelung and were able to work flexibly, which was great as we had more time than ever to explore the local environment and really get to know the country. We visited most of the local landmarks and really got to know the people, which… read more
5 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Helia) for host
I had a great experience volunteering here for two weeks. Mila is a very considerate, sweet person that takes care of her workawayers. You are able to help on what fits your skills and interests and have the freedom to fit this in your own schedule which I appreciated. The apartment is a bit dark but it has everything you need and in the middle of… read more
22 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Francesca & Alok) for host
We stayed a little over 2 weeks in Keelung with Mila and truly enjoyed our time! Mila is very kind as well as a a great communicator. She tailors your tasks to your skillset and interests and maintains a Trello board to keep everything organized. The work is largely independent so you can manage your time to suit your needs. There are also… read more
11 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Kira) for host
i had great time in keelung, mila is such a sweet person & the tasks she asked me to do fit my skills and interests really well so i had much fun doing them (i mainly had to write posts for the blog, as well as some other small tasks mila asked me to do). the apartment is also really nice and clean and in a perfect location from which you can… read more
7 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Edith) for host
Thanks Mila and the crew for a wonderful stay in Keelung. Since workawayers with their different knowledge and talents come and go, the atmosphere is very dynamic and interesting. Never a dull moment between exploring, going to the night market (fantastic) and helping out. I always felt that I could be useful and assist making the place and… read more
2 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (André) for host
Keelung in winter is a rough diamond. 30 days of rain in the winter month, that's how Mila, the gorgeous host of the beautiful 2 floor Studio apartment, describes it. And being born in Keelung she turned out a super positiv sunshine character herself. I was very happy to spend two weeks in this cozy comfortable studio. It was my third time in… read more
28 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Rabia) for host
I had a wonderful time in Keelung for 2 weeks! It was a pleasure volunteering as Mila and the other WorkAwayers were all so kind and fun to hang out with! I love the location of Keelung because it's near Taipei, Jiufen, and many other nice places for day trips while also having lots to explore within Keelung itself. The private room in an… read more
28 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
I had a wonderful time here. It's clear the hosts have a passion for the city and have a variety of interesting projects. Mila was attentive to my goals (learning Chinese) and finding projects that would interest and engage me while still providing them value. I hope I get the chance to go back to Keelung.
30 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Matteo) for host
Despite the distance, I had a nice experience at Mila's place. She is a nice host. The accommodation is fully equipped and clean, despite being a bit old. It is located very close to the center of Keelung, in front of the bus stop and of a supermarket.
Communication was always good, despite Mila being abroad during my stay at her place. The work… read more
Communication was always good, despite Mila being abroad during my stay at her place. The work… read more
21 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Matteo)
Matteo is a dedicated and multi-talented individual who helped diligently with us. He not only assisted in woodwork for installations but also utilized his educational expertise in designing courses for students. We're very grateful for his contributions. Despite being unable to meet in person due to my work elsewhere, we effectively communicated… read more
(Excellent)
21 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Diane)
Diane is a gentle partner who makes working together a comfortable experience. During her time in Keelung, she shared her past experiences in tourism, allowing us to learn a lot. She warmly welcomed many new helpers, making them feel at home. She attentively identified and resolved issues in our work processes, showing great execution skills and… read more
(Excellent)
21 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Simon & Delia)
Simon & Delia are a gentle, engaging, and dedicated couple. They helped us conduct a survey and design a map of a ruin. Simon showcased his passion and talent for game design, while Delia’s strong independent work capability perfectly complemented the map design. They work excellently together, reorganized our workspace, and contributed to space… read more
(Excellent)
21 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Giacomo)
Momo is an exceptional individual with excellent communication skills and a strong ability to work independently as well as within a team. In the short span of his presence here, he assisted us in completing numerous tasks, including adjustments to new systems, updating and optimizing web pages. His expertise extends beyond IT; he’s a highly… read more
(Excellent)
29 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Wei San)
Dear Weisan,
Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your stay with us. We'd like to address the issue you mentioned regarding the presence of cockroaches, which we believe might be related to the kitchen of the restaurant downstairs from the studio.
While we have always strived to maintain a clean and comfortable environment, we understand… read more
Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your stay with us. We'd like to address the issue you mentioned regarding the presence of cockroaches, which we believe might be related to the kitchen of the restaurant downstairs from the studio.
While we have always strived to maintain a clean and comfortable environment, we understand… read more
(Very good)
27 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Wei San) for host
I am sorry to say that I didn't quite enjoy my stay here. The main concern with my stay was that the environment was dirty and there were many cockroaches. I can see cockroaches every single day and I felt so grossed and couldn't enjoy or relax much. Unfortunately, Mila wasn't around and I only met her once during my 2-weeks stay and it was just… read more
22 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Tobias)
Tobi is an outstanding workawayer. His timing aligned perfectly with our exhibition preparations, and his background in art proved invaluable. He assisted us in painting walls, creating display boards, and preparing for the exhibition. He also actively participated in various exhibition-related activities, providing prompt and immediate support.… read more
(Excellent)
17 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Tobias) for host
I was able to spend a month in Keelung and enjoyed it all the way. The framework here is perfect for a Workaway stay as you get to experience in depth insights into the local culture and meet a lot of different people. Accommodation was spacious and comfortable with everything you need. Keelung is a wonderful and easy city to explore! I already… read more
22 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Katia)
Katia is a very interesting person, and we are pleased to have had her assistance during this period. She is full of expectations for our organizational vision and enthusiastically invests herself from our perspective. She works at a fast pace, possesses excellent problem-solving skills, and is highly efficient. Her work productivity often… read more
(Excellent)
22 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)
We are delighted to have hosted Andrea. He is intelligent, with a clear thought process and a friendly demeanor. Despite not having a background in text-related work, he perfectly fulfilled our requirements. During his time here, he achieved outstanding results, particularly in content planning, editing, and writing for our new website. Andrea… read more
(Excellent)
11 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host
I spent two weeks in Keelung in early september, right in the middle of town's ghost festival, and I could assist many local traditions. The workaway with Mila was very good. It was my first workaway and having no particular skills I was worried and confused, but Mila was very kind and found some tasks where I could contribute, which I really… read more
8 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Justin)
Justin and Kyiel stayed in Keelung for about two weeks, and we had a great time working with them. In addition to website testing and optimization, they efficiently created articles, filmed and published videos that brought visibility back to our organization. They are hardworking and independent individuals who can successfully complete tasks… read more
(Excellent)
5 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Malte)
We had the pleasure of collaborating with Malte this June and were truly impressed by his conscientiousness, organizational skills, and outstanding work results. Working with him was not only productive but also an enjoyable experience. We are eager to work with him again and sincerely appreciate his support for our ideas and the tangible results… read more
(Excellent)
1 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Subhrajit) for host
I stayed 2 weeks at that place and I find it amazing, it was a very good experience for me where i simply live like a local life to communicate with local people, try local food, because of Mila and her team I went to many tour where i interact with many lovely people, Mila is so friendly, kind and supportive person and always welcoming, Overall… read more
5 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Carlotta) for host
I stayed a month in Keelung and I couldn’t ask for a better time there !
Mila, Ilun and all the team are the sweetest people you could work with and you can learn a lot in the meantime. The workaway itself is very free: you will discuss at the beginning which are your skills and what you want to do and then you can plan your schedule as you… read more
Mila, Ilun and all the team are the sweetest people you could work with and you can learn a lot in the meantime. The workaway itself is very free: you will discuss at the beginning which are your skills and what you want to do and then you can plan your schedule as you… read more
24 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Cian) for host
I had a great time working and exploring Keelung, a city you must visit in Taiwan! It has a lot of attractions nearby, such as Jiufen and Yehliu Geopark, but I also enjoyed the old parts of the city with their narrow streets and local culture just as much!
The work for me was diverse and flexible, ranging from painting walls to helping with the… read more
The work for me was diverse and flexible, ranging from painting walls to helping with the… read more
27 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ngoc) for host
This is my first workaway experience and I could not expect more than that. I had an unforgettable time here in Keelung, warm accommodation, special city, interesting tasks. I was really interested in nature, culture in local place. I was eager for speaking Mandarin with people. This chance with Mila was my main reason to open this account on… read more
27 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ngoc)
Jennie is our first workawayer from Vietnam, we had a very clear and smooth communication about her main goal in this program, researching and interviewing the new immigrants in Keelung, she did an outstanding job with her dedication, wrote in depth articles with beautiful pictures and link immigrants community together, besides she is supporting… read more
(Excellent)
15 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Angélina)
Angélina is a kind, very helpful and dedicated workawayer that we really appreciate to have her here, she is able to make the discussed tasks such as article editing and writing nicely done, also follow a good structured way, and also open to the tasks that promptly comes to her such as book event and others, she always make the things done on… read more
(Excellent)
7 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Angélina) for host
I stayed there the last two weeks of April. It was an awesome opportunity, where I offered my previous work experiences to audit the drafts in the English blog, write new articles, and translate some other from Chinese to English. What you'll do totally depends on the length of your stay, skills, work experiences, ... in other words what you have… read more
15 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Josephine)
Josephine speaks very good mandarin and able to help us for task that local can do such as book delivery and Chinese writing, she also have good article editing skills. I wish we could have better communication to have thing done correctly and on time, thanks a lot for the help!
(Very good)
12 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Frédy) for host
My environment was very stimulating (being surrounded by young people, getting to know an artist in residence, riding a scooter from one side of the coast of Keelung to the other to take videos, learning the tools for making a Tiktok reel) but also, at the same time, very relaxed. It was a privilege for a senior to have had this opportunity.
10 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Tania) for host
It was my first workaway and my first experience in Taiwan, and I couldn't have made a better choice. Staying in Keelung and helping here was a great way to get to know Taiwan and its culture, meeting locals, and having experiences you might not get as a regular tourist. The apartment had everything necessary and had an ideal location; Mila and… read more
14 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Tilen) for host
My stay in Keelung was an extremely enriching experience: an immersion into the urban history and everyday life as well as an opportunity to contribute to the amazing project. The past couple of weeks turned out to be very intellectually stimulating and inspiring, coming up with new ideas and meeting warm people; I am really thankful for that!… read more
7 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Amy) for host
Mila was very open with her communications and what she expected me to deliver during my stay, where I helped with creating content assets for their social media channels. She and her team are very dedicated and passionate about spreading the knowledge and beauty of Keelung and you can definitely tell through their tours as well (which by the way,… read more
20 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Amy)
Amy is always happy, it's lovely to collaborate with her. During her stay, she helped us with social media guideline creation with instructive content that help us a lot to move it forward, also the video she created is very good quality and enhance the brand image, she is a professional and also dedicated worker, many thanks for her help 🙏
(Excellent)
24 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Samantha) for host
This was my first time embarking on a workaway and honestly I couldn’t have found a better host to kick off the adventure. Mila is always welcoming and warm, and the tasks are very reasonable - it even gives you opportunities to experience Keelung’s culture in an authentic manner! The passion that Mila and her team has for bringing the hidden gems… read more
20 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Samantha)
Samantha is a very smart, creative, independent workawayer also capable collaborating with others, she helped us with the social media content creation as well as managing the account, video filming, articles editing, which are good quality and the communication went perfect, she is a fast learner also interested in our local culture, we have a… read more
(Excellent)
23 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophie)
Sophie is a quiet but hard working person, because of her the cats get very good care and also she is able to manage the routine tasks well.
What is more important about her, she is good at art and design, illustration, decent taste about vintage furniture, with her help we are able to create many new interesting things, thank you so much Sophie… read more
What is more important about her, she is good at art and design, illustration, decent taste about vintage furniture, with her help we are able to create many new interesting things, thank you so much Sophie… read more
(Excellent)
22 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sophie) for host
Good experience! Mila, the host, is kind and understanding. My main task was creating art and I had a lot of creative freedom. The apartment is in a good location, close to all the best places in Keelung!
13 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
My main jobs were teaching Japanese and translating articles English into Japanese.
Actually these jobs were kind of new to me in my workaway life.
And it was very fun!!
I stayed with another workawayer and 2 cats.
Since I like animals, it was also fun to play with 2 cats~
Thank you for having me, Mila!
I had a great time in Keelung!
Actually these jobs were kind of new to me in my workaway life.
And it was very fun!!
I stayed with another workawayer and 2 cats.
Since I like animals, it was also fun to play with 2 cats~
Thank you for having me, Mila!
I had a great time in Keelung!
12 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Takashi is a very hard-working person committed to work with the ability to make it perfect, he helped us translating articles from English to Japanese, teach us Japanese, we are very lucky to have him help us, as well as spending good times together during New year. Thank you so much Takashi!
(Excellent)
12 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Kum )
Will is the very outstanding workawayer that we can ever meet in past years, its like winning the lucky draw. During the one and a half month, with his high work ethnic not only the down to earth thing he helped to make it done quickly and with very high quality, but also be able to teach our team with his rich knowledge to the world and… read more
(Excellent)
9 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Gunnar)
Though it's Gunner's first time joining workaway program, his dedicated and dedicated attitude towards work impress us a lot. During the period, his intelligence, independence, analytical skill, rich work experience and travel insights help us resolving current issues of organization, making us a better way to move forward, but he can also work on… read more
(Excellent)
7 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Gunnar) for host
It was my first Workaway experience and I couldn't have asked for a better place! Mila and everyone from the cultural tour company were wonderful and super friendly. The work was engaging and I could use my previous work experience to hopefully help them a bit with their business :-) additionally I could learn more about "cultural tourism".… read more
25 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Floor)
Floor is an independent, nice and mature girl who can help any host out with her intelligence. She helped with the house renovation and also work flow in the team, we are lucky to have her here and wish her gain more interesting travel experiences in the future.
(Excellent)
15 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Philip)
Phil is a very honest and supportive workawayer, he helped us with the IT maintenance, digging out the issue of website and always take immediate actions to fix it quickly, for other routine tasks he also reply with fastest speed, we are very happy to have his big hand here.
(Excellent)
3 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Philip) for host
What an excellent time and place, Mila is lovely and so friendly, the apartment is excellent, she left me to get on with my work in my own time and was very supportive about any issues I had. I highly recommend staying here.
11 May 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Van & Elise)
Van and Elise are two VERY VERY outstanding workawayers that contribute to our program, Van is very self determined and always make his promise come true(also on time), he helped with web issues and solve them perfectly, Elise is kind, very supportive and looking at the details, she observe the daily work and propose the thing we need but not… read more
(Excellent)
4 May 2020
Left by Workawayer (Van & Elise) for host
Working with Mila and her team was an absolutely fantastic experience! The work will interest anyone who likes a bit of history or wants to get to know the area around Keelung better. You might be helping out with the tour or helping out with the online work, but the work here is very flexible. Mila’s relaxing yet organized approach to work means… read more
30 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Vittoria & Daan)
Daan & Vittoria confirmed interest of joining the program and then double check the dates with us so we lock the room for them, but until the arrival date they didn't show up neither a message to tell they're not coming, which is very disappointed to the team.
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
30 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Catriona & Andreas) for host
We had such an amazing time here!!! If you're reading this, please just apply to work with Mila and her team. We stayed 2 weeks and it was such a perfect way to travel around the local area and combine that with work to help take photos and write posts for their blog. They were super flexible, we worked 25 hours a week but when we wanted to, so… read more
21 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Katrin & Hernán)
Katrin & Hernán are 2 workawayers who have great communication skills and are really helpful to make tasks completed independently, both of them are super committed, dedicated to the program even after their departure, we heartily thank their contribution to it and highly recommend to the host who can offer great program to them.
We also… read more
We also… read more
(Excellent)
7 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Katrin & Hernán) for host
We stayed in Keelung for two weeks. Mila has a very interesting project going on and it was a pleasure to be part of it. We really loved how well organised she is, we knew all the time what our tasks were and we could manage our time freely to finish them. She was always open to listen to our feedback and we felt that we were part of the team.
The… read more
The… read more
11 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sylvain_D) for host
This was my first time in Taiwan and I loved it!
Mila and her team are fully dedicated and this was the most organised host I had! So thank you and I am sure you will succeed in your endeavour.
I also had the chance to meet other travellers like me with whom I could exchange and explore the town.
I really wish I can go back to Taiwan in the… read more
Mila and her team are fully dedicated and this was the most organised host I had! So thank you and I am sure you will succeed in your endeavour.
I also had the chance to meet other travellers like me with whom I could exchange and explore the town.
I really wish I can go back to Taiwan in the… read more
9 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sylvain_D)
Even though it's only a week, Sylvain helped us a lot on creating beautiful images, videos, help translation prove-reading, he got very nice character that can accommodate the change and always have patience for the change, we like to thank him again here for the touch days we go through together.
(Excellent)
10 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Dan)
Dan confirm the exchange 4 months ago, then ask if it's ok to bring a friend to join the program together, we agreed to help but then the scheduled meeting date, he didn't show up neither write to us, we contact him via line and still no response.
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
9 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Davin)
Davin is an excellent workawayer that no host shall miss !! He demonstrate his excellent communication skill through out the whole project , always showing eagerness of learning new things, can accommodate many running change of our project, in this periods that we have an urgent project to run, he is very hardworking, helped us a lot on creating… read more
(Excellent)
24 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Dorota & Jakub)
Dorota & Jakub are two outstanding workawyers who cares about this program even more than we do, they support us efficiently by solving many tasks such as interior room decoration, cultural blogs writing, video drone shooting, event photography, tour preparation, furniture fixing, and so on. They are mature and smart couple that can handle any… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Dorota & Jakub) for host
Our time in Keelung was such a great experience. Mila was amazing as our host, she helped us with getting to the apartment, then giving advice where to go in Keelung. Our work was so interesting, we prepared content for blog, we were taking pictures and making some drone shooting of the city, we also joined some great tours, and we enjoyed it so… read more
3 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Susan & Luqman) for host
Mila is a truly lovely person, and we had a really enjoyable stay with her. She introduced us to a lot of secret spots around Keelung, and always took care to share the highlights of these places with us. The work was very interesting too, and we gained a lot of local insights into the Keelung Ghost Festival. Two thumbs up!
13 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)
It's such an pleasant experience to meet Sarah! Sarah is a friendly, responsible, very dedicate to making things perfect workawayer, we have a great time together in our program also in Keelung city.
She helps us a lot on the discussed task helping our website perform better, kindly deal with unhappy guest issue with her patience, as well as… read more
She helps us a lot on the discussed task helping our website perform better, kindly deal with unhappy guest issue with her patience, as well as… read more
(Excellent)
1 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host
Mila was a great host! It was so convenient having an apartment and being ale to get some normal routine back while traveling.
Mila is very generous with her time and knowledgeable on Keelung and so, along with her walking tours, you can really discover a lot about the city.
I learnt a huge amount while volunteering here and met some great… read more
Mila is very generous with her time and knowledgeable on Keelung and so, along with her walking tours, you can really discover a lot about the city.
I learnt a huge amount while volunteering here and met some great… read more
8 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Devendra)
Dev is a very professional, capable, creative blogger who is able to manage the help independently as well as make the great result. We have his support on creating product text and photography, both are done by a very thoughtful approach. A clear brief will be needed from host to have the talent help you in an efficient way.
We are very happy… read more
We are very happy… read more
(Excellent)
1 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Devendra) for host
Mila is extremely dedicated and knowledgeable about Keelung. I learned a great deal about the city and about Taiwan in general in my two weeks here. This is a good opportunity to put your professional skills to use - photography, video, social media, writing, marketing, etc.
Good location and plenty of opportunities in the area to explore
Good location and plenty of opportunities in the area to explore
20 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (cloeyannice)
Having Cloe and Guy is such a valuable thing for our project, it's always so perfect that great workawayer come and realize the project goal as it mentioned on site, but they don't only make it but utilizing their expertize and maturity to foresee what this organization need in the future and make proposals to help us, with great research method,… read more
(Excellent)
18 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (cloeyannice) for host
We spent two weeks in Keelung, sadly without Mila herself because she was travelling at the time, but we enjoyed it nonetheless! This was for sure one of our most creative Workaways so far. We had the freedom to think about improving the (already really great) project. We worked on a strategy guideline, blogging manual, and instruction video's for… read more
6 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Curtis) for host
I stayed here for 6 weeks and had a wonderful time. The work allowed me to do what I like doing anyway - writing/editing, traveling around taking pictures, and helping come up with ideas to help travelers. Most of the work can be done independently, and I was able to explore a lot of the Keelung area in the time I was there. Mila (the host) was… read more
24 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Joanne)
It's a very pleasant experience to be able to work with Joanne, she's brave and willing to take challenges!! The communication with her is fabulously great, she is a trust-worthy person and always keep her promise happened, full of high responsibility and maturity that I may not expect from a young student. She always have a clear goal and could… read more
(Excellent)
22 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Joanne) for host
I loved my experience! My main tasks were writing and editing content for the website, brainstorming ideas for a potential pamphlet and a history board. I was given so much creative control over what I did, which was amazing. Mila basically set me free to roam Keelung, and write about whatever I wanted to write about, even silly things like… read more
6 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Ilona & Richard)
Ilona and Richard are best workawayers !! Both of them are very polite and eager to help our project, they act progressively and have great abilities to identify issues our organization have as well as resolve them. That's really amazing and out of our expectation. They are very independent workawayers so setting up the goal and able to assist if… read more
(Excellent)
2 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Ilona & Richard) for host
This is the perfect workaway to discover Taïwan and particulary Keelung. Mila is very kind and always ready to help ! She even organised a cultural tour for us, showed us the night fish market and explained us a lot. We had some funny evenings together :-). The job was to create some marketing support for 'Keelung for @ walk' and we could organise… read more
