Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 12

the lodge is beautiful and you can tell there is a lot of love put into it. my volunteer experience was a bit different due to the cyclone that hit but it was amazing to see how the community come together to work and rebuild.

Marion & Tin and their two boys are the most lovely family who really care for all the animals here. I ended up extending my stay because I didn't want to leave and was here for around 3 weeks and I absolutely loved it! days filled with animal love and we had pad thai together some nights as a family. The accommodation is clean and private and the surroundings with the mountains are absolutely gorgeous! theres even a river you can swim in on the hot days! Thankyou so much for having me and letting me be a part of your beautiful life

I had a wonderful time at the hostel and being part of this small family. I enjoyed my shifts and Nico was a wonderful host. I would recommend everyone with a heart for hospitality to stay at this amazing place

We had an absolutely incredible experience with Taro in Osaka! It was our very first time using Workaway, and honestly, we couldn’t have asked for a better first experience. The place Taro owns is truly amazing: very spacious, inspiring, and filled with such good energy. From the moment we arrived, we felt at home. It’s a lively and welcoming space where something is always happening, and every day brings new and beautiful moments. Taro is an incredibly kind, attentive, and thoughtful person. He is also very interesting and inspiring. It was a real pleasure to meet him, talk with him, and share part of our journey with him. He has created a warm and supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable and valued. We were also lucky enough to meet amazing people from all around the world. We shared delicious meals, explored Osaka together, enjoyed fun nights out, and had unforgettable barbecues on the rooftop. These simple but meaningful moments are memories we will always cherish. As for the work, we helped with renovation projects, which was such a cool experience. It felt great to actively contribute to creating and improving such a special place. Seeing the progress and the transformation day after day was very rewarding. We also had the opportunity to help Taro with the distribution and promotion of one of his films. Being involved in communication, marketing, and sharing the project on social media including highlighting our Workaway experience was something unique and exciting that we truly enjoyed. We worked in the mornings, which gave us plenty of free time to fully enjoy the city. It was the perfect balance between volunteering and exploring everything Osaka has to offer the culture, the food, and the vibrant atmosphere. We recommend this place 10,000%! If you are looking for a meaningful human experience filled with great people, creativity, and unforgettable memories, this is the place to go. Thank you so much for everything, Taro. We really hope to see you again one day! ✨

Thank you so much Alan, Dionny and family for this great experience! An excellent project located in one of the best places of Peru by far. From the beginning I felt Alan's trust on my skills to improve the digital infrustrcutre of their projects. We've worked together very well, and we reached all the goals. We created a fundraising for the non-profit school and it worked very fast. We had awesome experiences with the volunteers, visiting outstanding landscapes and sharing a lot together! I will always be grateful with you, I wish that God always bless your project and family! Best wishes!!!

Siri es una chica muy, mucho, demasiado fuerte, trabajo mucho con nosotros en la limpieza del campo. Además en casa es muy organizada y tranquila, siempre con buena onda. La pasamos genial con todos los otros workawayers, un grupo grande y muy alegre. Gracias Siri por todo!

Mi experiencia con Cal y Ori fue genial. Poder recibirlos y compartir aquí en el espacio ha sido una gran experiencia de aprendizaje e intercambio. Aquí hemos participado en la construcción de muros, revoques, pinturas naturales y terminaciones. Sembramos, hicimos mantenimiento del huerto, del baño, del espacio. Reímos, compartimos, jugamos, intercambiamos charlas, opiniones, cultura. Además cocinan muy rico y con mucho amor. Son curiosos, sociables y con gusto por las artes y la música. Han dejado muy lindos detalles aquí en el espacio y han sido de gran ayuda para continuar con los avances. Agradezco mucho que hayan transitado por aquí, los regalos y los detalles. Les deseo lo mejor en sus caminos de vida y gracias por todo! Un gran abrazo.

It feels like santi, lily, and the rest of the people tending to the land in the valley have loved a place back to life that was dying of thirst. I know, sounds a bit extreme and dramatic. But I rode my motorcycle around the mountains of the valley and it's so very desolate. but with joy and playfulness and lots of singing and dancing and delicious food and hard team work they create a more habitable environment. It was an absolute honor to be apart of that community for the time that I was. So grateful for this experience! Love you guys!

Naomi’s place was wonderful during my two-week stay. I did various gardening tasks like weeding, composting, and fruit picking. We worked together with the other woofer, and she always checked to make sure we felt comfortable. The two-hour daily schedule left me plenty of free time, and I felt right at home on her farm. She even taught me tincture-making and shared herb knowledge, which was fascinating. I loved the comfy caravan where I slept and the shed with the kitchen and living area. Thank you, Naomi.

It was a pleasure for me to hang out in this area of the world! And this family is putting in the effort to make it work for everyone. They even made an exception and lent me their car for a day and that even led to me spotting a platypus at the end of the day, unforgettable! Their organic berries are delicious, worth the effort! And with a bit of luck you may get to meet the morning happy circle :) Hope they make it to Europe, in particular to Skandinavia, one day.

J'ai vraiment apprécié changer de cadre après avoir fait un volontariat de deux semaines et demi près de la plage; être dans les terres au milieu des animaux m'a fait du bien. Les tâches étaient diversifiées et réparties chaque matin. J'ai vraiment aimé le fait que l'heure de début soit une fourchette plutôt qu'un horaire fixe. Ça permet d'y aller à son rythme tant que les 2h quotidiennes sont faites ;) Alec est vraiment une belle personne, facile à vivre et plein d'encouragements quand on a une bonne idée ou quand on a "bien fait ses devoirs" 😅 C'est vraiment très appréciable. Le plus : avoir 2h de taf/jour est vraiment appréciable en comparaison aux autres volontariat, qui, à mon avis, abusent sérieusement sur le volume d'heures demandées en échange d'un endroit où dormir... Je recommande à fond!

I had such a great time at the hostal - definitely one of the best workaways I have done :) the team are super lovely, like a little family, and my Spanish really improved spending a few weeks with them. All of the guests who stay love the place too, so it's a nice job, looking after them. I wish I could have stayed longer! Oaxaca is also a beautiful city to be based in.

¡Pasé una semana increíble con Yovana, Sohami, Alain y los demás voluntarios! 😊 Es un lugar muy tranquilo y hermoso donde te sientes como en casa enseguida. Aprendí muchísimo durante la semana; las tareas fueron variadas e interesantes. Los animales son como miembros de la familia. No olvidaré a Campanita (la gata), Abdoulito (la gallina), Habibi (el ganso) y, por supuesto, a Pluviet y Golocho (los perros)🐾 Gracias de nuevo por esta increíble experiencia 🪷

We love Stephan! He has been so amazing to have here. He is always ready to help, so capable and handy, creative and crafty, and very easy to get on with. We wish that he would have never left and highly recommend having Stephan at your place.

Gabriele was an excellent workaway. It was like living with a friend. He enjoyed being helpful and contributing. He is energetic and I would wake to see him doing his exercise routine on the deck in the early morning sun. He repaired my outdoor furniture and helped with a few tasks around the house, which I was grateful for. Gabriele has the spirit of contribution and willingness to do his best, except in the kitchen. Sadly he admits he can't cook! He loved engaging with the other workaways here which we knicknamed the kids. Gabriele enjoys life and it is wonderful to be in his company. I would heartily recommend him.

Tina stayed with us for approximately one month. We shared lots of interesting information about our culture and we found out lots of information about Tina's culture. Tina cooked a Taiwan local dish for us and it was delicious. Tina is a delightful woman with a great sense of humour, she had us rolling with laughter, she is very witty, she is kind and a pleasant. We really enjoyed our time together, . Tina you are welcome back to our home any time.

Clem and Tibo were an absolute delight to host and I am so glad they stayed. They were with me for a month and worked consistently and committed time to their tasks. They woke early which was great and went to work before the day got hot. Clem was my pool cleaner and was dedicated to returning the water to sparkling, she listened to instructions and understood well what was needed. She has attention to detail. Weeded areas of the garden, pruned, cleaned, cooked and sorted. Tibo had some experience with handyman tasks and repaired some outdoor furniture, replaced decking boards and then chainsawed, split and stacked a large tree trunk. He knows his way around a tool shed and is a great problem solver. The brought light and laughter into my house with their extrovert personalities,Tibos smiles and Clems indomitable, happy and positive spirit. Together they are a force of nature. I miss their happy faces and would host them anyday.

Para mi lo más interesante y divertido fue hablar con Vale. Como ella es-tu o bastante ocupada durante mi estadía, me dejo tareas básicas : limpiar la pileta y el jardin, cosechar frutos, llevar leña, etc. Recomendaría venir cuando Vale tiene más tiempo para compartir tareas y recorrer el área con ella. Igual eso me perimitío descansar bastante, aprovechar de su hormosa casa y cocinar un montón! Muchas gracias Vale y buenas vacaciones en Brazil, Nico

Mayaan and Nadav are, without exaggeration, an extraordinary couple — the kind of volunteers every host dreams of welcoming. From the very beginning, they demonstrated initiative, responsibility, and genuine commitment. Among of other things, they helped me transform a beautiful house into a fully prepared and welcoming Airbnb space, paying attention to every detail with care and aesthetic sensitivity. Their sense of organization, design, and functionality made a real difference. They don’t just complete tasks — they elevate them. Beyond preparing the house, and do maintenance of other spaces (bar, glamping...), they supported me in several personal projects with enthusiasm and intelligence. They are proactive, solution-oriented, and deeply reliable. But what truly makes Mayaan and Nadav exceptional, however, is who they are as human beings: warm, respectful, easygoing, and simply wonderful to have around. Mayaan and Nadav are also deeply committed to environmental awareness and to the well-being of animals. Their values align beautifully with a sustainable project like ours. You can feel that their care for the planet is not theoretical — it is part of how they live. Hosting them was not only helpful — it was a privilege. I love you soooooooo much, guys.

The time I spent with Matias and his family was truly joyful, fulfilling, and shining every single day. It was something very special to me. Even though my Spanish was still limited and many of the tasks were completely new to me, Matias and Karen were always kind and patient, teaching me so many things with care. Not only about the work, but also about their life experiences, life in Chile, the culture, and raising their daughters — they shared everything with such generosity. They also listened to my stories with genuine interest. I had so much fun playing with Eli and Abi until it got dark and cold, and learning Spanish from them. I will never forget cutting onions with Karen while I had tears in my eyes, being praised by Matias for hammering nails well, holding Eli’s hand and going to the bathroom together so many times, and playing rock-paper-scissors over and over again with Abi. My heart is full of these beautiful memories. Living together with this family, I learned not only from their words, but also from their example they set— their sincere passion for their farm, the way they truly value each and every person connected to their work and daily life, and the deep love they give to their children. As a someone who is pursuing a career in agriculture, and also as a person, I deeply respect both of them from the bottom of my heart. I feel so lucky and grateful that I was able to meet Matias, Karen, Eli, Abi, Cony, Mr AA, the Chiquititas. I truly hope to come back again.