Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

Very pleasant personality and works well with others. Came in handy several times because of his fluent English and Spanish. Thanks you Matias for a job well done

​"Celina stayed with us for 8 days and was an excellent fit for our school. As a highly experienced teacher, she brought a wealth of knowledge to our English classes. Beyond her teaching skills, she is a natural entertainer who kept the students fully engaged. Despite being middle-aged, her energy was remarkable—she was incredibly active and loved playing educational games with the students. She worked hard at our private center and was very easygoing, never making a single complaint. We wish her every success in her future travels!"

We had a truly warm and meaningful experience staying with Madhu and Sampada. From the very beginning, we felt genuinely welcomed and cared for—they create a special kind of atmosphere that makes you feel at home in a very natural way. A special highlight were their two dogs and their cat, who added so much warmth and joy to the whole experience. What we especially appreciated was the clear and fair communication of working hours and tasks. Everything is well-organized, and there is a good balance between contributing and having time to rest or explore. The work itself offers beautiful insights into ecological farming and everyday rural life. It feels very real and grounded, and you become part of the rhythm of the place. At the same time, there is a wonderful opportunity to connect with and be gently integrated into village life, which made the experience even more special for us. The volunteer accommodation is simple and quite basic, so it’s helpful to come with an open mind and a certain level of flexibility. At the same time, this simplicity is part of the experience and allows you to connect more deeply with the surroundings and the lifestyle. Sharing meals and spending time together with people from different backgrounds creates a lovely space for connection, exchange, and many memorable conversations. Overall, this is a place with heart. We would especially recommend it to those who are looking for an authentic experience, are open to simplicity, and enjoy being part of a more local and mindful way of living. We are very grateful for this time and will carry many beautiful memories with us. Anita & Markus

Raymond and Maria stayed here for a week and it was a delight. It's always nice to have experienced people around and Raymond and Maria were no exception. Totally trustworthy and capable of working independently. They advised and assisted us on many issues. From soldering, to the use of right materials, to best practices on carrying wood, to tasting authentic rösti, to interesting conversations about having a meaningful life. It was a pleasure to have you here. All the best with your endeavors. May we meet again.

Having Theresa here has been an absolute pleasure. She is always in a good mood, she is open minded, solar, very independent. She completed very well all the things I asked her for, she mostly worked in the garden and painted. Her dog is also very sweet and never created any problem at all. I definitely recommend her, Theresa will bring a beautiful energy wherever she goes.

Super nice experience: during the working time we met a lot of people from different countries and enjoyed Medulin and near towns. Thanks Afrodita! We recommend it🫶

I had a wonderful time with Vincenzo and Chiara! It was my first proper Workaway experience and it was perfect for that! The work is very relaxed; as I was there in winter/spring, it mainly involved feeding the animals and mucking out the paddock. Every now and then, I helped out with other odd jobs around the farm. The animals are all absolutely adorable and I miss them already. The little cat Selva, in particular, is very friendly and loves to sleep in the Workawayers’ bed. She's the cutest and I even got to experience her giving birth. The caravan is very cosy and the kitchen is equipped with everything you need. You just should know that it can get quite cold in the winter, but Vincenzo and Chiara provided me with gas heating for that. The supermarket and a few bars and restaurants are within walking distance, but Vincenzo and Chiara also provided me with a bike, which I could use to cycle into the centre of Trepuzzi in just a few minutes. Lecce is just around the corner – a really beautiful city that’s easy to visit for a day trip. Vincenzo and Chiara are extremely kind and hospitable! They cooked some delicious meals for me on several occasions and gave me a lift to the beach. Vincenzo taught me about Italian culture, the Salento dialect and wild plants. All in all, I had a wonderful time and would recommend this Workaway to anyone, especially if you’re looking to unwind and spend more time in nature. Thank you so much for the nice time and I hope we’ll see each other again soon!

Kimberly came to originally spend a couple of weeks with us and to our greatest delight, ended up extending her stay as we all found a lot of equilibrium in each other's company and helping hands. From her calmness and sensitivity with our animals and us humans, to her mindful approach to solving problems, her wise personnality just brought the perfect balance in our busy sometimes chaotic Ranch life. And surely, all the wonderful drone footage she took are adding to the great memories of our time together. Thanking her warmly and wishing her more great workaway experience !

our experience at Wim, Anaïs and Marc's place was absolutely amazing, they are really comunicative and lovely people to stay with, the work varied in the 3 weeks we spent there, we did a lot of gardening, seeing the result after only two weeks, as well as other harder jobs like digging which in the end was really satisfying! We really felt like home so i couldnt reccommend this place more, hoping to come back soon!

Thank you so much, Benjamin, for this very kind feedback, which means a great deal to us. Ben is incredibly kind, always smiling, consistently cheerful, and very easy to get along with, which is a real pleasure. Whether in the garden, with the horses, or doing various household chores, he has always been willing, motivated, serious, and above all, very enthusiastic. Even the more physically demanding or less enjoyable tasks were done with a smile. His motivation doesn't depend on the weather: rain, cold, wind, or heat, he's always there. He was one of the very few people I've asked to come inside several times because it was raining, and he simply replied that working in the rain didn't bother him at all! He left here to go to another Workaway in Norway. I asked him if he minded going to a country where it's 10 degrees cooler at this time of year, and he replied that the cold didn't bother him at all! I think that alone proves his determination and his love for nature. In short, if Ben asks you to join him, don't hesitate at all; his personal qualities, dedication, and commitment are truly remarkable. We will cherish wonderful memories of Ben, our door will always be open to you, and we wish you all the best for your future adventures.

Thank you Emma and Robbie for having me again and again and again during my time in Tasmania. I can’t believe how lucky I was to have you as my first host and as my family who always welcomes me back. I enjoyed all the artwork I did, and it was fun to learn about power tools and gardening. Dog walk, cat cuddle, fire minding were my favourite activities. I experienced so many new things while I was at the farm; first chess game, first raspberry picking, first chicken pickup. Every time I go back there’s a change in the environment. It was interesting to meet other travelers from all over the world, and it was lovely to go back to see friends I’ve already met there. I’m definitely coming back in the future and you are always welcome in Japan 😊 Thank you again Emma, Robbie, Lynn, Mable, Reg, Fili, Chickens, Flambé and Disco. I love you all.

We already miss Adil! We stayed in his (beautiful and comfy) HOME for a week, and it was a lovely time. Because it was so cold and rainy, we decided together that working in the garden was a bit too challenging, so we kept doing small projects inside and sharing our time and energy. We cooked and ate together, which was like being at home - super important for us after being 7 months on the road. Adil is super clear in his communication and, without effort, understands your passions, and together you can find the best ways to contribute to his place and life. Now he is developing his taste for whiskey, if you can bring it as a gift, he will be very happy as it's quite hard to find it in reasonable price in Istanbul. See you soon!

Willem was a very pleasant person to have around. He just blended in. He spoiled me with a daily breakfast and coffees, which is a luxury for someone who lives alone, is a slow starter and always has to do everything herself. He appreciated everything: the sightseeing trips, the meals I cooked, and the environment. We went several times to eat at a traditional tavern and to the Carnaval parade. We had very interesting conversations, and my doggy got extra attention! He is very responsible, did all the jobs without watching the clock and took initiative. I have the cleanest street in the village now. For a hermit like me, he was just perfect company. I would gladly host him again!

The experience was everything I hoped for and even better. I felt very safe and cared for, had amazing conversations with Anaïs, Wim and Marc and my fellow workawayers and genuinely loved spending my time there. I did not want to leave and am already thinking about coming back :) The nature is absolutely stunning and the project very interesting. They were very patient with all my questions and I always felt my presence being enjoyed and appreciated. I also have some special dietary restrictions that were payed attention to without making me feel bad about it and the food was absolutely amazing! The yurt I slept in was very nice and comfy. The work was fun and they always checked that we stopped on time :) I loved all of it!

Hector was truly a breath of fresh air during his volunteer time with us. From the moment he arrived, he brought such positive energy and enthusiasm to everything he did. He was incredibly hands-on, always willing to assist wherever needed, and approached every task with a strong work ethic and a great attitude. Although Hector’s English is still developing and was fairly limited during his stay, this did not impact his presence within our team in any way. He communicated with ease through his actions, attitude, and willingness to learn, and it was clear that he is committed to improving his English skills. Hector also brought a wonderful cultural element to his time with us. He has a real love for food and thoroughly enjoyed trying new dishes, and we were fortunate enough to experience some of his own cooking — delicious Spanish meals that we all thoroughly enjoyed. We absolutely loved having Hector as part of our team and genuinely wish he could have stayed longer. He will certainly be missed, and he is always welcome back anytime.

Wir hatten eine wirklich tolle Erfahrung mit Ines als Workawayerin. Sie hast sich sehr liebevoll und zuverlässig um unseren Hund Lou gekümmert, was uns ein großes Gefühl von Vertrauen und Ruhe gegeben hat. Ihre ruhige, rücksichtsvolle Art hat sofort eine angenehme Atmosphäre geschaffen – es war einfach schön, dich bei uns zu haben. Auch deine Unterstützung im Garten, besonders beim Unkraut jäten, war eine große Hilfe! Du bist eine wirklich liebe Person, und wir würden dich jederzeit wieder bei uns willkommen heißen. Vielen Dank für deine Zeit und deine Unterstützung! Lou und Birdy❤️

We honestly wouldn’t recommend Arwen… unless you enjoy having your household run smoother, your garden thriving, and your child forming an instant, wholesome bond with someone who somehow balances fun and boundaries better than most adults. Yes, terrible. Arwen was absolutely wonderful. You can tell she’s grown up with a younger sibling, because she clicked with Konnie straight away. They formed a beautiful bond, full of laughter and play, but what really stood out was that she knew when to say no and hold a boundary. That’s a rare skill, and she handled it naturally and kindly. In the house and garden, she was exactly what you hope for but don’t always get: proactive, curious, and genuinely keen to help. No complaining, no dragging feet, just quietly getting stuck in and wanting to learn. The kind of help that actually helps. She also handled communication thoughtfully. She had been booked months in advance and did ask to change her plans a few weeks before arriving. She checked in with us first, which we appreciated, and we agreed. In hindsight, we probably should have pushed for a longer stay, because by the time she left after two weeks, we would have happily kept her around much longer. Arwen is one of the most mature almost-19-year-olds we’ve met. She’s easy to talk to, thoughtful, and genuinely switched on. Conversations with her are interesting, not just polite. So yes… we wouldn’t recommend her. Because once she’s been at your place, you’ll wish she stayed longer too.

We spent a wonderful time with Valentina. She is a reserved person but it never felt like there was any lack of communication with her. Valentina came at a very crucial time when we needed lot of help with maintaining our rain water harvesting pond. She along with other volunteers helped in filling cement bags with mud, stitching them and piling them to raise the height of the pond. It was a work done under open sun involved quite a lot of physical labour. There was never any complaints about any of those conditions. She did face issues with living space as there were some rats trouble during that time and we are truly sorry that she had to go through it. Our farm being a little on the wild side, we could not really do much about it. Valentina also has good experience with making cocktails and on her last day on the farm she made a few cocktails with whatever ingredients and tools we could make available to her. We had a jolly good time that day and otherwise as well with Valentina. We are grateful to her for including our space in her travel plans.

Anita came with her partner Markus to our farm. Both of them are very disciplined, sincere, kind, skilful and enthusiastic about what they did on our farm. They were involved in many different activities like mulching and manuring the trees, harvesting turmeric, helping with ploughing the field, maintenance of tomato plants, making nurseries for veggies, fruits and flowers, transplanting seedlings, watering the plants and helping around with cleaning and maintenance of the space. They always showed genuine interest in all the tasks and executed tem with lot of joy and love. Their knowledge about many plants helped us in recovering tomato plants from end blossom rot. They both shared great deal of knowledge about farming practices and animals health and behavior. Both Anita and Markus are very easy going people and it was convenient for us and other volunteers to work along with them. They were always very kind to everyone bringing a very calm and positive energy. The time spent with Anita and Markus was very inspiring in terms of the knowledge they shared, their experiences of life which they shared us with us and some wonderful recipes they shared. We will always be grateful to them for including our space in their travel plans and for all the contributions in terms of time, effort and knowledge.

We stayed with Kate and Mike for about two weeks in March. It was the best decision we could’ve made. They were very friendly and welcoming. The work was easy, and we had lots of free time to explore the local villages and cities. If you come here, we recommend bringing your own car, cause that proofed to be quite handy. Their animals; the cat Mia and the lovely hens and roosters were an absolute delight to be around. We learned a lot about chicken-keeping, which was great. All in all, we totally recommend these hosts, it was so lovely staying there, thank you a lot!