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I planned on staying for one month, and I stayed for six :). The magical pirate home that David has created is truly one of a kind. It was nothing like anything I've ever done - I feel so lucky to have even stumbled across it in the first place. It's a challenge and an adventure and it's not for everyone, but if it's for you it could be the best thing you've ever chosen to do, like it was for me. I have best friends from all over the world now and I've unlocked a new way of living. Thank you Dave, and fair winds to you all there in Norway <3

Una settimana passata decisamente troppo in fretta! Simone ha portato un’ottima energia, instancabile in giardino e di piacevole compagnia in casa. E' un’anima bella, una di quelle persone la cui serenità è davvero contagiosa riesce a portare armonia in tutto l'ambiente. Averlo in casa è stato come accogliere un vecchio amico. E' stato un vero piacere perdersi in lunghe chiacchierate davanti al fuoco, parlando di tutto con una naturalezza rara. Grazie di cuore, Simone, per l’aiuto prezioso e per la splendida sintonia che si è creata. Come hai detto tu, è solo l'inizio di una lunga amicizia A presto🌻

Davide estuvo poco tiempo pero disfrutamos de la experiencia, es un chico independiente, activo y con muchas ideas de actividades para hacer con mi hija, desde trenzas para el pelo, volteretas, manualidades y hasta tenía experimentos de química para hacer juntos. Lo pasaron muy bien!

I had an excellent time volunteering with Hanh in Kien Duc. The students were very polite and we had a lot of fun during the lessons. Outside of teaching hours I was very well looked after by Hanh, her family and the locals in the town. I got to see local life in Kien Duc, eating the food, seeing the sights and enjoying some activities. I felt very welcome and comfortable throughout the whole week 😊

It is difficult to explain in just a few lines what this Village has represented for me. Teaching English to Thai children, learning about Thai culture through Pantila and Mae Nine, visiting local markets, museums, and temples, painting, creating content, helping Buddy with gardening and attending cooking classes to learn authentic Thai cuisine, all of these experiences made me fall in love with volunteering, and I am truly honored to have had this opportunity. The village is very small, yet at the same time full of cafés and surrounded by nature, offering endless possibilities to explore and to live an authentic experience in close contact with the local community. Beyond the activities to follow and manage, the bonds created with the other volunteers are unique and deeply meaningful. Pantila, Mae Nine, and Buddy are amazing hosts. I truly felt at home with them, and I am incredibly grateful for everything I had the chance to learn from them. I hope to meet them again, as well as the lovely children at the school.

Hattie and Ellie-Mae came and stayed with us for a week in January 2026. During this week we were having a real push on progressing the restoration of the old cottage on the property. They were tasked with a large area cleanup along with preparation and painting of the lounge and kitchen areas. They made great improvements to these rooms during their short stay. Other times they prepared meals and helped in the kitchen. Hattie and Ellie were very happy helpful and polite young women. They worked well with our other workaway couple and enjoyed sharing experiences together over meals and board games. We very much enjoyed their company and we were sad to see them move on to their next adventure. We wish them all the very best in their travels and recommend them to any future workaway host. We hope to catch up with them in the UK later this year.

We loved getting to know Kai. My son really enjoyed spending time with him and the work he did when he was with us was really great. His attention to detail and consideration/ communication are beyond his years. Unfortunately his stay with us was cut short, but he worked hard to finish a project he’d started, which I really appreciated.. and I really hope his onward adventures are fun and fulfilling. Thanks for coming to hang out with us Kai. 🙏🏼🌼 May the road rise to meet you 🌼🤩

Trish and Riccardo were welcoming and generous host, providing everything for a comfortable stay. Trish is a very kind and polite person, enjoyable conversations and sharing life experiences. The property is quite big within a nice setting. Tasks were varied but very manageable. I helped with a few DIY and maintenance/fixing tasks. I would have liked a more structured/list of tasks given for the day to be more productive and also have some free time in the afternoon to explore the area, but because of late start in the morning, sporadic tasks and stopping for lunch, we were just working and no free time left in the day to do a walk or exploring. Food was nice, Trish cooks delicious healthy food. I would recommend to any workawayer planning to visit.

She was very friendly, hardworking and kind. She organize everything very well, so it was very helpful for me to arrange my schedule. The English chat with her was full of fun. Thank you very much for a wonderful time.

We stayed with Ingrid for 10 days. We both have prior experience with horses, which was one of the main reasons we chose this Workaway. On the first day, Ingrid worked alongside us and explained the tasks. We fed the horses together, cleaned the paddocks, and she showed us how things were usually done. From the second day onward, however, Ingrid no longer participated in the daily horse care. Feeding the horses and cleaning manure are already very time-consuming tasks, and while this could reasonably constitute the main volunteer work, we were also asked to complete many additional tasks on the side. We did not have any days off during our stay, and it seemed to be considered normal that we were fully responsible for the feeding and cleaning of the horses. For us, Workaway is meant to be a cultural exchange and a volunteer experience, which implies reasonable working hours, rest days, and a fair balance between giving and receiving. Unfortunately, this balance was missing in our case. In her profile, Ingrid mentions that she eats mostly vegetarian and reassures volunteers about sufficient protein intake. This did not reflect our experience. We had to wait five days before being offered an egg, which made meals feel nutritionally insufficient given the physical workload. On the positive side, Ingrid took us horseback riding, and the horses themselves are wonderful. We truly enjoyed spending time with them, which was the highlight of our stay. However, overall, we felt more like free labor than volunteers taking part in an exchange. Ingrid mentioned several times that we were “lucky” she had accepted our application for two weeks, whereas we believe Workaway is a mutual exchange, and hosts are equally fortunate to receive motivated volunteer help. At the end of our stay, we were not thanked for our work, which reinforced this feeling. We have extensive volunteering experience through Workaway, WWOOF, and other platforms, and we were genuinely excited about a horse-related experience. Unfortunately, despite the appealing profile, this turned out to be our least positive volunteer experience. After reading previous reviews, we noticed that other volunteers have reported similar experiences. We would therefore strongly recommend future volunteers to communicate very clearly with Ingrid in advance about expectations, working hours, days off, and boundaries. Without clear agreements, there is a real risk that the workload will become excessive and that your experience may be disappointing.

I stayed at two of Sadhu’s properties in Kanyakumari (The Sparrow) and Thuckalay for a little over two weeks and had an amazing time in both places. Sadhu and his family were some of the best hosts I had in my travels and they made sure I was feeling at home all of the time. They attended and helped in great length and provided a bicycle so I was able to scout even further. I helped with taking pictures and videos for their social media and worked on a small video promoting the area for tourists. Thanks to great communication and lengthy interesting conversations, I was able to explore the area to highlight what the region has to offer and I hope the final result of the video will attract more people and travellers to these amazing places. Thank you Sadhu, Carolina and their two wonderful and curious kids Rafael and Emily, and to Roshan (Sparrow manager) for this wonderful stay

Staying at Pawan’s farm was an amazing experiencefor us.we have just arrived to india for the first time and it was the best "soft landing" that we could imagine, The farm is in its early stages and it is already a beautiful and peaceful place where we felt very comfortable. Pawan is a charming and attentive host who taught us so much about Indian culture through endless interesting conversations and laughs. during the stay He took us to amazing and inspirig places to learn more and just to have a good time togheter, We truly felt cared, and the food was absolutely delicious and plentiful! If you're looking for an authentic cultural exchange in a serene environment, we highly recommend visiting :) we are so grateful for the time toghether, Pawan really entered to our heart! see you soon :)

We spent a bit over 2 weeks with Hollie and Steve and had a wonderfull time. They were very welcoming and made us feel like at home. We mainly worked alone after beeing told what there is to do. We got to decide very freely how and when to do something and they were always eager to tell us how happy they are with our work. Theyr property is beutifull and we already miss their two dogs Chopper and Duke. Playing ball with Chopper and having him by your side working was always great fun. All in all we can really recomend this Workaway for everyone who likes beeing independant and exploring the surrounding arrea. All the best to you Hollie and Stave and thanks for a great stay!

j'ai passée 10 jours avec Petra et ça m'a fait tellement de bien ! On a énormément discutés et échangées et c'était vraiment enrichissant comme expérience. Petra est une personne extraordinaire qui à plein d'histoires à raconter, on à passer énormément de temps près du poêle à jouer aux cartes et à papoter. Je suis si heureuse et reconnaissante de se moment que tu m'as offert. On à fait une jolie fresque dans sa salle de bains et ça m'a vraiment plus de faire de la peinture et quelques choses de créatif ! j'ai appris à fendre du bois et à faire du plâtre ! On à cuisiner de bon petit plat végétarien et fait plusieurs expériences culinaire . Elle m'a emmené faire de jolie balade et on est même allée dans une chouette friperie après le marché ! Mercii mille fois Petra de m'avoir accueilli et de m'avoir partagée t'es histoires ! je reviendrai te voir avec grand plaisir !

As soon as I met Damon he instantly made me feel welcome and at home. His place is something special and it inspired me to contribute as much as I could. He is such a kind and understanding person, I truly appreciate that. We had lots of nice chats together, food, sharing company with himself and his family as I was lucky enough to be there over the Christmas period. You're such a beacon of light Damon that really welcomes the sense of community. You and Pip are a delight, I loved taking her for a walk and bonding with her to, bless her <3 I would definitely reccomend Damon's place, please dont be afraid to get stuck in :)

Sharna stayed with us for nearly a month. We had a great time and got a lot done. She is pro active and puts effort and good intention into everything she does. Interesting conversation, happy spirited and nice to be around. We deeply appreciate the time and heart she gave to our yoga community. Her dedication, positive energy, and willingness to support others truly made a difference.Highly recommended.

This community is a place I didn’t want to leave and where I know I will return. The children are wonderful. Their smiles, curiosity, and inclusiveness made me so happy. I thank them all for taking me by the hand and letting me be part of their world. I am deeply grateful to “mom” and “dad” the parents of all the children. I thank them for creating this place for the children, for supporting them, and for sharing it with me. They have created a happy place. They asked nothing from me except to be myself and to express my abilities.There is no separation between work and free time here, only sharing, play, and collaboration. The children are eager to learn and wanted me to teach them how to draw. We played guitar together, played “zombie,” cleaned up trash, and shared meals. They taught me the Thai way of life: calm, slow, and full of smiles.

We stayed with Sofi for several weeks, and she consistently demonstrated a professional and positive presence in both the home and school environments. She shows a genuine commitment to children’s well-being and fosters a supportive, respectful, and encouraging atmosphere. We will truly miss her and confidently recommend her to any future host. Her energy, dedication, and kind heart make a lasting impression, and she would be a valuable addition to any community. Thanks for your time together see you soon...