Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

This is my first WorkAway experience and it was the best I could ever hope for. Yannick and Marion were communicative and incredibly welcoming. They truly made me feel at home! Marion is a wonderful chef and shared with me her cooking recipes. I enjoyed our deep conversations on cultures and politics during dinners. Yannick was always happy to take me along on his errands runs. He was eager to show me all the unique things to see around the beautiful countryside, and lent me a bike to explore on my own. They have a beautiful farm with a cozy house and many wonderful animals: horses, ponies, dogs, and a cat. You will have plenty of time of spend with animals, and especially around horses. I was lucky to ride a couple times even with limited riding experience. The farm is surrounded by amazing landscapes with fields and lakes. There's always something scenic areas to explore and enjoy. Language wise, Yannick was always happy to speak to me in French even when I don't understand everything, which I truly appreciate. He also never hesitated to correct my mistakes. It helped so much with my language improvement. He is an avid language learner himself and therefore understands what a language student needs. As someone trying to escape the corporate urban life, this has been a truly life changing experience for me. Highly recommended!

Dear Jetske, From the moment you arrived, you kindly offered to take charge of our shared lunches and dinners, and we truly enjoyed every moment of it. Your cooking was not only healthy and delicious, but also prepared with great care and dedication. And we must add: we have never had anyone serve the meals so punctually at the agreed time! You are a very thoughtful and committed person, always attentive to the people around you and genuinely caring. We especially appreciated the love and attention you gave to our dogs; thank you for all the wonderful walks, no matter the weather!

We stayed with Rich for almost 2 weeks. We loved our time there! His 3 dogs Rio, Molly, and Mac were so cute, and know exactly what timw their walks are! And you can't forget Pepe the fruit loving parrot. Rich is truly amazing, a great cook, and shared some super cool stories from his past. The beach is beautiful and the neighbors are super sweet. He also took us offshorefishing and we both caught Tuna, which we ate for dinner. We would recommend staying here for any travelers that love peace and quiet, as this island is a nice getaway from everything.

I came to Renatas place with the intention of staying one month and ended up staying closer to three; that in itself should explain it all! My heart feels a little bit fuller for being at this workaway and for being able to call Renata a friend. My normal day to day of caring for and spending time with the dogs was lovely; the work in itself is very reasonable but it is work and you should only come if you have a work ethic and love dogs/animals! I had the absolute privilege of caring for some rescued sheep while I was there and that for me was heaven! Renata is a fountain of information when it comes to dog behaviors so if you wish to learn more in regards to that, she is the person to see. The place itself is advertised as an animal hotel and that is exactly what it is; Renata goes above and beyond to make sure that every animal who enters her premises has the best possible care from the obvious of nutritious food to enrichment, love, friends and cuddles. I really appreciated Renatas generous spirit and her deep commitment to the animals within her care. I can't thank her enough for being so so good to me while I was there and I look forward to returning one day in the future ☺️💜

Highly recommend!! Work with AHAH in Jhunga was such a great experience. Everything was well organised and professional, atmosphere at base and during the work lovely and welcoming. It was great way to get to know local culture as well thanks to the help of Nepali staff members and different opportunities of getting in contact with local village community. Dhal Bhat was perfect. I have spent 1,5 month and already miss this place <33

I had a great experience staying with Carole and David on their amazing land. They have a deep commitment to the land and strong sense of community. Conversations were always fun and interesting! Nature is truly being honored and cared for. Even though I couldn't stay that long I hope to meet them again in the future and see how the nature will be thriving. Many thanks!

Ikue and Keisuke lived with my family in 3-5th Mar. 2026 to make their dream in reality. We was proud to meet their best preparation on their Mongolian short holiday trip, so my help was "what is your question?". Now they are personal bowl ambassadors and traditional (best solution) knowledge divers.

My stay with Murphy was a truly lovely experience. She is an incredibly kind and welcoming person who accepted my last-minute request to stay and even came to pick me up from the station, which immediately made me feel comfortable and cared for. Her residence is a beautiful 18th-century house located in a peaceful setting, with a charming church nearby that adds to the character of the place. During my stay, there were three other Workawayers as well, and the atmosphere among us was very collaborative, relaxed, and friendly. The tasks were simple and well organized, which made working together enjoyable. One of the highlights was cooking together in the evenings. We took turns preparing dinner and enjoyed experimenting with different recipes from our various backgrounds. Murphy prepared breakfast and lunch for us, and the meals were always delicious. It was also a wonderful opportunity to try different specialties. Our main daily task involved working in the garden. We helped prepare the soil, dig and clean different areas where needed, and eventually plant and care for small plants. Working together as a team, we managed the tasks very well, especially with Murphy’s supportive guidance and clear instructions. Many evenings we went for walks in the nearby forest, which was a beautiful way to relax after the day’s work. Those moments were also a great opportunity for everyone to spend time together, share stories, and get to know each other better. Overall, it was a peaceful, collaborative, and enriching experience. I’m grateful to Murphy for her kindness and hospitality and would happily recommend this stay to future Workawayers.

Gracias lode and kaat por su ayuda . Son muy bueno para trabajar en equipo y ayudar en todo tipo de trabajo.

I had a great experience staying with Sienna. She was very welcoming, generous and made every effort to make me feel at home. We shared meals and conversations, went for walks and visited her gorgeous grandparents. I also enjoyed working on Sienna's project with her and hope to hear of her adventures in the future. Sisteron is beautiful, even in winter. There are lots of nature walks with incredible views. The town is friendly and very quaint, with a nice Saturday market.

I didn’t complete a full Workaway with Mr. Ba, but I had the chance to meet him and spend some time there, and it was a very positive experience. He is a very kind and caring person. I hope he can find some IT volunteers to help improve his business website, as well as some staff to assist with the tour boats. I would definitely recommend this Workaway experience.

Hello dear reader I want to share my expirience in The finja of Maria and Hannes. I stayed for around 2 week in a beutifull, cozy caravan I had a really grouthfull and transformative stay, I want to start by mentioning that I loved the energy there, you are high in the mountains and in the finja you will feel at peace or anything that you have to face inside, you will do so. It’s just the energy in there The comunity is really kind and peaceful. In the beginning it was a litle hard for me to adapt as it was everything new, but once you pass the first week you start feeling at home, and really safe. My only recommendation would be if there was more personal connection and individual approach. personally for me I needed in the beginning more explanation which I didn’t fully get even though after that, I understood everything I needed and more information of the weeks plan and tasks. That’s what I wanted to share A thing I really enjoyed is a raw vegan party in the other finja Of Maria in Nerja it was magical. Other night also made bon fire at night with Michelle and Jonny and the other workawayers The work is really not hard and for me it was more fun especially cooking for lunch with Maria, I learned many vegan recipes from her, by looking what she prepares. What we ate? There is a beutifull kitchen filled with so much organic and vegan ingridients, we ate healthy and simple vegan dishes and mostly 60% raw. For breakfast I loved Jonny’s cacao recipe and hemp milk ! it become something I looked forward for my next morning and got exited about (thank you Jonny!)🦋🥰 About the internet: there is a litle caravan where you have access to wife (but only there) wich really helped me be less on my phone and conect more with the present They were really flexible and there was a day I didint feel okay and we found a way to meet both of our needs and rearrange working hours 🙏🏻❤️ Also I would like to say something more about Maria: She is like a mother to all, I didint feel any expectaions from here, but pure acceptance and jenerosity, I felt I wanted to give her what I can and help because she is truly an amazing soul, that has helped many in need and me also, thank you so much Maria! We didint have much time together but your aura was felt and the love too, beyond what words can say. And onother thing to be aware is that the place is really uphill and on your everyday you will have to walk allot up and down from the toilet to the kitchen for example, so better you are fisically fit, even if I was I still found myself tired every time, hahaha, but it was a good workout Also expect constant guests and different people coming, it’s really intresting to meet them and learn new things!🥰 About the caravan where I slept my suggestion is to bring warm clothes for the night as it gets really cold, otherwise they also gave me a hot water bag to heat myself at night. Thank you so much for everything!💕🙏🏻✨🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 If you are a workawayer and would like to hear more of my stay at Maria’s finca I am open to share more, message me!😊💗☮️

Mein is a young, curious, and attentive learner. In the beginning she was a little hesitant as it was her first volunteering experience, but she quickly found her rhythm and became confident and creative with her work in the garden. She also generously offered yoga classes for us and the fellow volunteers during her stay. She is a beautiful person with a warm presence, and it was lovely having her with us.

Every now and then you meet people who you immediately feel connected and loved by. This happend to me at Manga and Prajeeth’s farm. I made friends for life with them, and I’m sure were gonna meet again. They are so loving and passionate. Manga taught us everything about the medicinal plants and also Prajeeth can teach you everything about sustainability. I overal just made fun during the little projects like painting . Really a place i would recommend 😊 love you Manga and Prajeeth! Till we meet again ❤️

Daniela and her environment are wonderful!! I loved being with them; they are very kind, cheerful people, and they have a very nice energy. Daniela has always been asking about me and caring for me. I lacked nothing and had a wonderful stay. They treated me amazingly and made me feel like one of them. If you want to have a fun experience and make a change, they will help and advise you. I’m sure that someday I will come back!

I spent four days with Mirjam and her family. I enjoyed my time in Oosterhout very much. My highlights were the dinner with Mirjam’s friends, the deer watching with the kids and my project, painting the kitchen cupboards. Mirjam is very empathetic which did me a lot of good when I was not in good health one day of my stay. It was nice to spend time with the family and talk about traveling. Thanks again to Sophia for letting me stay in her room. 😊

Con Tati compartimos más tiempo porque tiene experiencia en jardinería y paisajismo. Aprendí bastante de ella . contribuyó mucho para preparar más plantas y poner belleza en todos los espacios. Simón tiene amplia experiencia en construcción y carpintería. Es muy eficiente en su trabajo y muy honesto con sugerencias o consejos. Él realizó unas mejoras de un cerco. Y también hizo unas mejoras en mi casa. Lo que más agradezco es que puso una ventana en un sector clave. Porque ahora tengo una vista maravillosa hacia la montaña. Los dos ayudaron con el corte de leña también. Son personas buenas y tranquilas. Los recomiendo mucho y deseo que les vaya muy bien en su vida

Flora was a gentle, caring and experienced workawayer to have on the farm! Her love for animals was clear, especially with our cat and donkey. Her experience with ponies was very useful for the work she did with the donkey, we are very grateful for that. She was open and willing to do new tasks, such as painting, and continued even despite it being physically challenging to do for a while. She was determined to finish tasks and organised herself in a very good way. An honest and good communicator, she also listened very well and was thoughtful when it came to discussions about different cultures. Even though she's gentle, it was so cool to see that she stands up for important causes and handled unexpected situations impressively (Luke and Otto attacking each other, wow). Flora was very sweet with my grandma, despite language barriers, she was able to share tenderness, which was appreciated. Flora got along very well with the other workawayer and it was always so nice to see them hanging out and doing tasks together, I really felt I could count on them both. A great team. I really hope you come back on the farm one day and thank you for all your contributions! :)

Beautiful Hostel. Very nice Host and Peaople. Carlos is very patient and have good communication. He is Very nice. Work is clear and easy. Very good Time there ;)

Nikki was a positive, curious and intelligent workawayer who was not afraid to try out new things and was able to pick up new tasks. As her first workaway experience, and first experience working on a farm, she adapted very quickly to everything. I was impressed! She communicated well and made funny jokes. She was calm and respectful during her free time, and always asked me how I was doing and how my tasks were going. A "yes woman" she would say yes to any suggested activities, which made it fun to do together with the other workawayer and myself. She got along well with the other workawayer and it was so lovely to see that they traveled together, and could do activities outside of the farm together. Nikki was very eager to learn Darija and I could see her practising and asking questions to learn new words, so lovely! She bonded closely with the animals, especially with our dog Otto, who seemed to become a bit obsessed with her by the end of her stay. Nikki stayed very flexible and open, a great skill as a workawayer. The workbook she and the other workawayer created for the farm was truly creative and heartwarming. You left us with a great memory. I hope you come back to the farm one day!