Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

Travelling to Cambutal can be a little adventure – it’s possible to do it by public bus, just know that every year around February/March, there’s the Carnaval in Las Tablas which might affect your connections/overlays. But everyone in the region is incredibly friendly, so many people were helping me :) Bruno and Luisa are very nice, interesting and caring people. In the first evening or when some new workawayer arrived, we had dinner altogether – thanks again, Luisa, you have some really good cooking skills! Bruno‘s property is like 10 minutes away from the sea, on the way is a kind of international supermarket and a nice new café, 15 minutes in the other direction is a Panamanian tienda. In addition, during the week, there’s different people passing by from who you can buy eggs, milk, cheese, vegetables or prawn. Bruno and Luisa will ensure that you know about these opportunities. I stayed with them for 8 working days and spent these with removing rust from the roof of the container apartment, sanding and painting wood, as well as painting the ceiling in the little casita that they’re building right now. Bruno handed the responsibility over to me so that I make it nice. Outside work, I of course went surfing. I started with a foamie and when Bruno saw my skills after some days, he made me change to a shorter epoxy board to keep me challenged and to make progress. I felt that was quite caring! Also, he didn’t get mad at me when I returned with a broken fin on one board and he especially didn’t get mad at me when I accidentally dinged the other board, only two days later. (While I of course felt incredibly bad!) Instead, he was more concerned whether I got injured. The life in Cambutal is calm, sometimes there‘s an event. I witnessed a live music evening, a market and the annual fishing competition including a fiesta. The community is rather small, international though, and I soon knew many faces. I feel like many people are couples and/or families and it wasn’t so easy to meet people in their 20s. Though, I made a Panamanian friend while surfing and in my last evening at the fishing competition, another guy approached me nicely, so if I had stayed longer and also, if my Spanish was better, maybe it would have developed. Because the people are nice and curious! Cambutal is a good place to experience some solitude (if you want), so I wished to having brought more books. And fyi, there’s no ATM but many places are cash only (but both supermarkets take card). If I had asked Luisa/Bruno for advice on these little issues, we probably could have easily worked something out as both are solution oriented and well connected, but I wasn’t bothered enough to approach. Towards the end of my stay, Bruno proactively asked around for other workaway opportunities for me and recommended me, so that I got an offer. All in all, it was a good experience! I enjoyed my tasks, Bruno and Luisa are nice hosts and I felt it was a fair exchange! Thank you so much for those days!

Mi experiencia con este par de viajeros fue genial. Stefano y Giulio son personas curiosas, diligentes y con una gran capacidad para resolver problemas. Su pasión por la naturaleza y su creatividad es todo lo que está bien en esta vida. Me sentí muy bien apoyada cada vez que se presentaba un reto y debíamos sortearlo con lluvia de ideas. Stefano, particularmente, tiene un gran talento para todo lo relacionado con la carpintería, mientras que Giulio es un "critical thinker" nato y disfruta enormemente resolver rompecabezas y encontrar soluciones ingeniosas. La sinergia entre los tres fue muy divertida y enriquecedora... los risottos y los gnocchi también! ¡Gracias, chicos! :)

Saroja and his family welcomed us in a warm family vibe. We directly felt home and connected with the others. The work with the goats is not very demanding and they have a beautiful garden that must be even more after winter 😀

This lovely laid-back hotel, built right on the sea, was recently acquired by a couple from the USA, Mike and Jamie. They are really friendly and easy-going, it was easy to make friends with them and their dogs. It's undeniable that they are really pouring all their hearts into this place to make it their own and make it even better. The building currently needs some care, so I mostly worked with Mike and helped out with maintenance, repairs, painting, woodworks, electrics etc. He's a real handyman, and it was always pleasure working with him. Apart from this, as a workawayer, you may help with anything that's needed around the house. It feels quite spontaneous and full of life. Life is slow and relaxed in Bocas, you feel like you are part of a big family, and you will have plenty of free time to relax, or visit amazing beaches, surf, hike, snorkel / dive, bike, go kayaking straight from the hotel dock, do yoga, cook, go to bars, etc. You are outside in perfect fresh air and climate the whole day: for me, after working many years in a corporate environment, this feels like heaven. Guests are mainly from Europe, they are all clean, respectful and not too loud. It's a great opportunity to meet people from different countries! It's also a good place to improve your Spanish with the local staff Glendy, Julia, Martin and Freddy. The sleeping arrangement is perfect, you have your own little loft with a good mattress, which gives you a bit of privacy. Sleeping to the gentle sound of the waves every night is a really special feeling. A big thanks to you, Mike and Jamie for your trust and making this unforgettable experience possible! I couldn't have found a better place for my very first workaway.

Quentin arrived full of enthusiasm and energy. He was always kind and caring towards the animals. He was efficient and hard working and always willing to help.☺️ Quentin was friendly and got on well with all of the team.

It has been a great experience! Fiona and Manuel are very welcoming, kind and will explain everything needed. I had to spend a night at the hospital and they did everything to help and support me! The work leaves plenty of free time and it's never too tiring. It's also quite varied and there is the possibility to work on different tasks: gardening, woodword, prouning, planting, etc. The place is situated in a great location which is isolated but not too far from the city. Thank you for everything!

Nuri was an excellent host, great chef and tour guide. From expertly guided tours around town to plates piled high with delicious traditional Turkish dishes, every day came with its own treat. The location couldn’t have been better, just out of Trabzon but still within walking distance. The work itself was varied and interesting, so no two days felt the same. A truly memorable Workaway experience all round.

Sorry for the very very late review Anna. Anna is a kind, considerate, and able to get down to tasks young woman, who is honest and hardworking . She can be a little over eager at times, meaning that she did not always listen fully or in a concise way to detailed instructions and in her enthusiasm to help would sometimes get things a bit mixed up, but this was coming from a place of trying to do her very best . She volunteered at a time of huge loss, heartbreak, extreme grief and sadness and massive challenges as my life partner passed away while she was here. I am very grateful for her kindness and support, as of the other volunteers too , at this time. It was not easy for either the volunteers or myself . Thank you for everything Anna.

The Most beautiful family in the world!!!! I stayed with Maire, Declan, Mariana, Florence and Micheal for a few months this year. This is a very special family who I know will be in my heart always. I devoted time to their 3 beautiful children and supported their new addition of young Micheal. I would highly recommend anyone seeking to visit this beautifully serene area of Western Ireland. Please only visit if you share the love of exchange, culture and compassion.

We spent 2 amazing weeks at the Hanft finca! Timo was an amazing host, he brought us in different places and we really enjoyed it. He was super enthusiastic about the aquaponics system and the tilapia pool. We learn a lot, we did different tasks and never felt boring. We also learnt to do pretzels and had amazing time in the kitchen with Timo! The food was a lot and very good! But the most exciting moment of the day was playing Rummikub with Gertrud, a very nice and sweet woman who we miss already! There are a lot dogs, who are super energetic and affective (they lick a lot). We would do this experience again and again!

Harmyn came and dog sat our greyhounds for a week and was excellent. I wouldn't hesitate recommending her to any potential hosts. She was friendly, easy going and easy to talk to and looked after the dogs very well. The house was left immaculately and she gave us regular updates and photos of our dogs. I imagine she would fit in anywhere and would be a good addition to any work setting or household. Thank you Harmyn and I hope you have a great time on the rest of your travels.

I was with at the finca for almost 3 weeks, and my experience was amazing. Luz has a huge heart, she is so generous and welcoming, always worried about the volunteers´ wellbeing. I helped with a touristic project and also at the veggie garden, which was amazing. Tasks were not so clear at the begining, but if you have some initiative, creativity and the will to contribute, you wil find yourself so much to do. The finca is stunning, so I enjoyed some evening walks, yoga at the look point. Getting there from Armenia is super easy, and visitng towns around is also super accesible with public buses. I definitely recommend it for other travelers, either solo, couple or groups. And I´d definitely go back once.

It was a pleasure to have Mizuho visit. She is an exceptionally respectful person and a very kind individual. Super polite, super organized, and super clean. She is also independent and enjoys learning about different cultures. She helped with daily household chores and painting, as well as with my cleaning when I was in a hurry. She taught me how to cook some Japanese food. She left everything spotlessly clean and organized. It was wonderful to meet her and have her in our family. Thank you, Mizuho!!

I had a really lovely time with Anna and her family, they always made me feel welcome and appreciated, which made the experience even more meaningful. The house is very big and it has a beautiful garden. I had my own room with direct access to the garden and a bathroom almost entirely to myself. Since I stayed here in winter, there wasn’t much to do outside, so I mainly helped with house tasks and taking care of the ducks and chickens, which I really enjoyed. I also helped with cooking and had chance to try Anna’s delicious homemade dishes, all prepared with organic ingredients. The work wasn't stressful at all (around 20–25 hours per week) and I had plenty of free time, during which I went for walks around Schönberg and its surroundings, or took the bus to visit Lauf an der Pegnitz and Nürnberg. It was a great opportunity to practice my German and learn more about everyday German culture. Anna, Robert und Arved, vielen Dank für die schöne Zeit bei euch, Ich werde diese Erfahrung nicht vergessen!

Great 2 months experience in the Pauline's rescue. If you want help animals and give them a love and a best life, you are in the right place. I came with my two friends and Pauline was very patient when teaching us about animals and our english. You will see, she prepare an excellent porridge for the breakfast 😉. Thanks to Pauline and Orlaith for this moment.

It was a pleasure to had Mariam at my place. She helped a lot with photographing and filming my new bandproject and pushed bringing things together forward. She’s a very nice lovely cool person! Although the weather when she came were unfortunately not the best, she tried to make the best out of it! Thanks a lot Mari for your great help and activity!!! Wonderful!!!

Petr and Lene were exceptional. They were very committed to the tasks they were assigned and are very hard and eager workers. It was very refreshing to see such dedication and hard work. They painted our kitchen and did a fantastic job. They scraped the wall in our Blue Room to prepare it for painting. They did a lot of organising of materials and spaces to get ready for artists to arrive. When it was their turn on the rota they were great at cooking. We recommend anyone to host Petr and Lene and have them in their home, they are excellent at tasks and extremely nice, kind and generous people.

My time at Jayalakshmi's place was just wonderful, and the profile doesn't do justice to the beauty of the place. If you want to live a simple life, learn about traditions, farming, recipes, natural remedies, and much more, this is the place for you. Jayalakshmi is an extraordinary women, generous and kind and brave - and a great cook. Thank you for the beautiful and inspiring days.

From the first message we exchanged with Marta, we felt more than welcome to join their beautiful family homestead. She invited us to spend Christmas together and we thought it was an amazing idea:) We spend 10 days with them and every day was full of joy. It was wonderful to share stories and eat good food together, while our kids played and played, the cats purred and the fire happily crackled. We participated in their event of Christmas Carols, where we met their neighbors and had some of the best cookies ever:) Playing music again felt soo good! Their place is magical. Thank you again for sharing this time together! I feel it was very important and special to connect our families together. Who knows where our journey will bring us….

I truly enjoyed living with this family for about two months. They took me to many different places, and I was able to learn about Canadian and Russian culture as well. Because of my English level, there were probably times when I couldn’t express myself clearly, but they kindly accepted me and treated me with warmth and understanding. I am sincerely grateful to this family from the bottom of my heart. If I visit Canada again, I will definitely get in touch. Thank you so much for giving me such a wonderful and memorable experience.