Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 14

Staying with Krisztina was one of the best experience we had in our life. We had the chance to discover so much about lake atitlan and to meet beautiful people. Krisztina made us feel like we were home, and our casita was amazing, we were really confortable in it. We had so much fun with the dogs! They are easy to walk and they love their morning walk so it's really nice to spend the morning with them. We did other tasks like doing the grocery, helping preparing diner, painting pipes or harvesting tumeric (that was so interesting!) We were always so excited about the diner because krisztina's food is amazing and she made us discover so much things in her magic kitchen! We also had so many fun evening playing card and talking about life. We will forever remember this amazing experience and we are very grateful for everything, it was trully one of the best place we've been in our life. Thank you so much Krisztina, if we come back to Guatemala we will come here again for sure! Cam & Clem xxxx

Hard worker, keen to help where-ever. Tidy, respectful and flexible attitude

Ingrid stayed with us for few weeks and it was really great time! We as a staff and volunteers had a lot of fun with her and also she got well with the hostel guests! :) She was really responsible and reliable with the tasks that we are asking for and also taking her own iniciative when she could! We really reccomened her for other hosts!! Have a good trip Ingrid! <3

Marlene arrived early November for what was to be a two week stay and now nearly three months later is getting ready to leave for her next adventure. If she applies to your place you will be lucky to host her. She has been an amazing help during her time here. From helping in the gardens, preparing wood for the winter fires to fantastic assistance with inside renovations which included painting and decorating, mud plastering, pointing stone work and stripping down old doors and windows. She is able to turn her hand to all sorts and has a great attitude. I will be sorry to see her leave

If you like a house full of laughter and creativity then Justus and Marvin are the lads you want to invite. Very mature for their age and oh so helpful! They do not need a lot of encoutagement or supervision, they just get on with the job and more.... Very much recommended!

Amber & James are more than 5 🌟 workawayers. They left earlier to ensure the storm did not prevent them catching their long haul flight back to the USA . In the 4 days they worked, an amazing great deal was accomplished. Right from the first day, I could see how fast & efficiently they set about the initial tasks. They worked beautifully together and completed the work so quickly it made me feel dizzy. From that most impressive initial introduction to how they carried out tackling the work, I basically left them to work out they own schedule. They didn't need to be supervised. The way Amber & James worked together was like watching an orchestra, so very well conducted❣️ Thank you A & J for leaving me a superbly crafted set of steps from the deck down to the garden below. As requested the first step was extra wide & deep to double as a bench & space to place drinks & food on. I later noticed the sides of the steps & saw how carefully & neatly they were boxed in too. It clearly shows how much pride they both take in what they do. The French word 'artisan' comes to mind. Even on the leaving day (raining too) James fashioned a rail by the steps to keep me safe 🙏🙏🙏 It's great a start was made to put in a pond/waterfall. Their suggestion to visit Paradise Quarry turned out to be a fascinating treasure hunt for the lovely multi-hued rocks. The rain & wind did not stop us from climbing over piles of 'gems'. In the 5 days Amber & James spent with me, they were able to make big inroads into the long to-do list. It was also a very enjoyable time for me in all we did. Yoga, Scrabble, Chinese checkers,.. Amber, James, thank you so very much for the gifts you brought into my life - especially the laughter. I will think of you both every time I use the bench/steps. Can't wait to use it - I think the sun is peeking out again today. Wishing you a safe & smooth flight home. And may you achieve/manifest easily the things on your list. Yes, looking forward to your excellent company in the near future. 🥰

We spent an amazing week at the farm. We were in charge of our time management and really enjoyed the meal we had together every day. Kathryn and Ross always checked if we were okay with the jobs they offered and they were really. happy to integrate our skills and ideas we had. The farm is a very relaxing, remote and beautiful place, good to come down. Thanks for the amazing experience. We have learned a lot.

hello :) we, paula and chris, spent about 5 months in markus’ house in dafins, from summer into late autumn. markus’ hospitality is absolutely on point and we deeply appreciated it. we couldn’t have chosen a better host for our first workaway experience – that doesn’t mean it was always easy :) but it doesn’t always have to be easy – every experience is valuable. we navigated very beautiful and very challenging times together and everything contributed greatly to our personal growth. let’s be honest: the work is partly (depending on the area) very demanding and can sometimes drive you a little crazy – which is usually self-imposed – because there is always space to communicate. but that lies within one’s own responsibility. if you manage to open your mouth, peaceful solutions are found in conversation, whether one-on-one with the lord of the house or within the group. markus has a huge heart, big ears that listen well, and open arms when you need a hug. nobody’s perfect and putting ideals into practice is rarely easy – but a level of openness to criticism like markus shows is something we have rarely – maybe never – experienced before. he genuinely cares about fairness and about everyone being well. of course, sometimes annoying work has to be done, but there is a general interest in balancing that out with cool work as well – unless you want to torture yourself, then you’re free to do annoying work for days. you have that freedom too – you just need to be aware that everything you don’t change, you choose. :) the man has big visions, but you can contribute at your own pace, in the things that suit you or that you’re interested in. we found that mega. for the work you do, you get a lot back, and we would judge the exchange as really fair. the rooms are comfortable, the care and the food are fantastic (when someone cooks who knows how ;D). right now, sitting in costa rica eating the best papaya in the world, we’re dreaming of rob’s delicious bread and the amazing local cheese. we experienced quiet as well as turbulent times – it can get pretty busy when the house is full, but we have hope that the occupancy of the house will be a bit more balanced in the future ;D cooking for more than 10 people is quite something, but also a good exercise for life, like so much of what you experience here. no skill is useless! overall, there are endless opportunities for growth here. if you want, you have time for yourself, and you can also build enriching connections, form friendships with people from all over the world. you'll probably laugh your butt off with amazing people you otherwise would've never met, and maybe you'll shed a few tears too when saying goodbye. a perfect training ground to practice social intelligence, emotional intelligence, communication. there is so much to learn :) we’re forever grateful for our time in dafins and are already looking forward to coming back. we love you, magda, rob, markus, luter, akira and the duckies :) kisses and hugs to you all!

I stayed for a good two weeks and felt incredibly safe. Bonface gave me a very warm welcome at the start. I really appreciated that he quickly trusted me to work with a lot of autonomy and independence, giving me the space to drive my own projects. I used this freedom to teach music, assist with the computer course, and help out with the feeding program—seeing the meals being prepared on charcoal was impressive! Another highlight was helping at a neighboring school, sorting and distributing donated uniforms to the children. Since I wanted to make the most of my time, my days were packed! The activities usually went on until after 4 PM, and I loved spending my breaks with the kids too (who sweetly walked me home). Combining this full dedication with exploring the city in the evenings was an adventure – looking back, I’d recommend future volunteers to perhaps plan a few extra days just to relax and process all the beautiful impressions! The exchange went both ways: the children were so open and even taught me how to play chess. A huge thank you to Joshua, who is such a warm-hearted person and great for deep conversations. Also, Agnes, Tony, and Sam were amazing, and honestly, every single staff member and volunteer was a huge support. Finally, I have to mention Grace’s delicious cooking, which really makes you feel at home. All in all, I had a wonderful time here and I really hope to come back someday!

Ilse came at the residency for a month. She came across very calm and collected, focused and really keen to get involved with the local community that we serve. She created an impressive social media content for the project, did community photography, and painting. I did not get as much involved with Ilse as I would have loved to because it was a busy season. However, she was self-driven enough and managed to get work done within available time and resource. I'm very thankful for her commitment to what she came here for, and her last days transferring some editing skills into the residency. We cannot measure her humility, modesty and integrity during her stay. We will keep in touch with Ilse.

Thomas is a very friendly, polite person, he works hard, he is a wonderful friend for my dog- my conclusion: he is the perfect workawayer even he looses when we are playing Skipbo, he never looses his humor.;-) I am happy to have him her around me, and to know that there will be a wonderful, trustful houskeeper when I will be away. It would be wonderful to welcome him again!

I was wondering what to write for a review for a long time, it is such a unique place it feels impossible to do it justice. But alas, now I have finished the kilo of chestnut flour I bought back with me I know what to say… you cannot get chestnut flour anywhere else! Its incomparable! So sitting here now eating my necci (pancake) from shop-bought chestnut flour and lamenting its lack of flavour, I find I also miss a lot of other things about my time here. I was there for a beautiful three weeks in September when the chestnuts were falling and the sun was almost always shining. Sleeping in the yurt and hearing the wild boar, picking chestnuts in the silent forests, listening to innumerable beautiful songs around the campfire. If you want a workout you could move some firewood or stones, or dig for the building projects – it is possible to become hercules if you are so inclined. The people were truly inspiring and I still think about them often. There was such an atmosphere of kindness and positivity, perhaps I was in a particularly lucky time, but I think a large part of it stems from Colm’s own kindness and understanding. He treats the place like a family. So if you have the chance to go, don’t think twice. Everyone seems to go back to this place… there’s something special about it. Thanks Colm for all your kindness and hospitality and I hope I’ll see you again soon

Ingrid came from Oslo, Norway and was a city girl. There were a lot of challenges to being on a working farm (especially as winter approached), but she adapted very well. Ingrid is a great communicator and we had many discussions about many worldly topics, as she in inciteful and well spoken with a good education. Ingrid fit in as a family member very quickly and helped out a lot as she was very easy to get along with. She got to ride 3 - 5 horses a day usually 4 to 5 days a week. Some had more training that others and it was awesome to see her skills progress as she constantly tried to apply what she learned. In the final month of her stay there was complete confidence that she could ride any horse, even a newly started filly with under 30 rides. Sharing Christmas was fun and a Norwegian influence made it all the more interesting. Ingrid has great passion for animals and they warmed up to her personality. We will be interested in keeping in touch to hear about the development of her educational career and future adventures. Good luck to her, and thank you.

Nicht weit von Salzburg liegt der kleine Hof in dem wir zwei Wochen eine schöne Zeit verbringen konnten. Unser Hauptanliegen war, mit Ziegen vetraut zu werden und das Melken zu erlernen. Sohn Adrian war super begabt! Eigentlich hätte auf dem Feld noch viel Arbeit gewartet, aber der fast durchgängige Regen machte diese Möglichkeit zunichte und so gab es ein wenig mehr im Haus drinnen zu tun. Wir wohnten in einer kleinen Hütte im Garten hinter den Apfelbäumen, und sind im Haus lecker bekocht und morgends mit einem riesigen Frühstück verwöhnt worden. Wir haben auch einmal über Nacht das Haus samt Ziegen allein gehütet, damit Gabi und Tochter Filippa einen größeren Wanderausflug machen konnten. Das man uns das zutraute, war eine annerkennende Herausforderung, die wir gerne angenommen haben. Ein kleines Museum in der Nähe haben wir am Wochenende besucht! Wir denken gerne an euch zurück! Dankeschön an Gabi, Gernot und Filippa für die herausragende Gastfreundschaft in eurem hübschen alten gemütlichen Bauernhaus!! Es war für uns das erste Workaway!

Un endroit magnifique, rempli d’énergie positive. Un couple exceptionnel, généreux et sincère, qui m’a très bien accueilli. J’ai énormément appris, autant humainement que techniquement. Nous avons partagé de vrais moments, simples et forts, qui me marqueront longtemps. Merci pour cette période, pour les discussions, pour l’ambiance, et surtout pour m’avoir fait découvrir une cuisine incroyable, généreuse, authentique et savoureuse 🥰🤗

Had a wonderful time in Hanoi, thanks for such an amazing stay.

I had the pleasure of working with Kannan for a month, and it was an incredibly positive experience. Kannan worked tirelessly on our community outreach program, organizing program and managing social media content. He consistently demonstrated great initiative and was a proactive problem-solver, tackling challenges with enthusiasm. His ability to communicate with both the team and the community was outstanding, and he always approached tasks with a can-do attitude. Kanna's impact was clear—he helped boost engagement in our programs by 30%, and his efforts created a more connected environment for everyone involved. We're truly grateful for everything Kannan contributed during his time with us. His hard work and positive spirit were a true asset to the team. We would welcome him back in any future capacity and wholeheartedly recommend his for any volunteer or team role.

I stayed here for three weeks and really enjoyed my time!! The hours and work asked of you is more than fair leaving you plenty of time to explore Santa Ana and the surrounding areas. The hostel is super cosy and homely and I met some lovely people, both the other volunteers and guests, I also had some really interesting conversations with the locals who drink at the bar. I was made to feel super welcome here by Hanna and everyone else, thank you! :)

Я провела здесь, недалеко от Талгата, больше двух недель, и это было идеальное место. Оно идеально подходит как для тех, кто ценит тишину, покой и близость к природе, так и для тех, кто ищет общения и новых друзей. Каждый день у меня было новое задание на курорте, и я заводила новые знакомства. А по вечерам я ходила в город: в кинотеатры, театры, кафе, музеи. В Талгате хорошо организована работа, а волонтеры очень дружелюбны и всегда готовы помочь. Спасибо, Никита, Симон, Азат, Кимбат, Алмаз, Алексей, Коя и все остальные. ✌️До встречи!

Natalie was a wonderful addition to our family and we enjoyed very much having her with us. She was helpful and kind and always a pleasure to have around. She celebrated Christmas with us and we enjoyed showing her Icelandic traditions, and young Mikki enjoyed telling her all about the 13 Santa clause of Iceland. We missed her and Týra our dog and Mikki were especially sad to see her go. She will of course always be welcome back ❤️