Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

My friend Yade and I have been on a road trip with Jerry and his family for 10 days and we can’t express enough how thankful we are that they took us with them on this journey. Jerry and his wife are both very generous and kind hearted people, always keen on letting us have the best experience on this trip. We managed to go to Osaka, Kyoto, Kanazawa, Tokyo and Yokohama, which gave us a lot of impressions of Japan in general. We have been to Onsens, went to Universal Studios Japan, visited several main attractions in every city and were able to see the cherry blossoms in full bloom. Moreover, Jerry let us wear traditional Japanese Kimonos and Hakamas in Kyoto, which was a fun thing to experience. We also got to try a lot of good food and shared most of it so everyone could have a try. In every city we’ve been to Jerry went with us to several luxurious hotels and had me review their rooms in a short little video to show to a friend of him, who was planning to build a hotel himself. This was quite the challenging experience but it gave us an insight in a lifestyle we haven’t seen before. The kids had both a quite different character, Phillip (the younger one) being the more extroverted with a strong mind of his own and James (the older one) being a bit more reserved but very kindhearted. What they both share though is a huge interest in reading. Instead of playing on their phone they read in every spare second they had, which was very impressive for us to see. I myself had told Jerry that I harbour an interest in international business and finance, which is why he granted me the opportunity to accompany him in several business meetings and a visit with an ex-politician. I can’t be thankful enough for having had the chance to experience all that.

If there were an Olympic sport for volunteering, Ben would have taken gold, silver, and probably reorganized the medal ceremony while he was at it. Ben showed up at our hostel and somehow managed to become the backbone, front desk, social director, therapist, and part-time legend all in one. What really sets Ben apart though is his attitude. Always smiling, always helpful, and somehow always has the energy of someone who’s had 3 coffees… even when he definitely hasn’t. Guests loved him, staff relied on him, and honestly we’re still trying to figure out how one human can be that useful without being suspicious. Thanks for the good times buddy. You always have a place with us. Cheers.

We truly enjoyed having Emma with our family. She was a wonderful addition to our home. Emma is friendly, helpful, and always smiling – her positive energy really enriched our daily life. Our children loved spending time with her, especially dancing together, which brought them so much joy. We also had the chance to discover many interesting and unexpected differences between Switzerland and England, which made the cultural exchange especially meaningful. Emma is very independent and was always willing to learn new things and get involved. We especially appreciated her playful, cheerful, and easygoing way of interacting with the children. She quickly built a warm and caring connection with them. We are very grateful for the time we shared with Emma and can highly recommend her as a Workaway guest.

We spent a gorgeous 2 weeks with Simon & Adi who gave us the warmest of welcomes and made us feel at home instantly. Amongst many other new skills learnt, we were shown how to drive the quad bike, prune trees, roast coffee beans and introduced to a wide range of TV series! Simon and Adi showed such patience and enthusiasm in sharing their vast skills/knowledge. The food and drinks were incredible, and we had a cosy caravan to ourselves but were always welcome in the house! The warmest and kindest family, we will remember our time with Simon & Adi for the rest of our lives and we are eternally grateful to them for taking us in and all the things we learned from them!

What can I say, one month turned into four. This place is absolutely magical. Gio is building something pretty special here and it is a very welcoming environment. I got to meet Gio's friends who became my friends, the Sunday jam night is extremely fun and highly recommended. I had a few experiences here and met some people who all I can say is I was a better person leaving this place I am just glad that I was able to help in some way to help Gio build what he is building and I am following his adventures and progress on Instagram and cant wait to see his dream become reality.

Staying with Marvin and Ivette was lovely! My husband and I stayed for two weeks with them. We helped them weed their gardens, maintain irrigation systems, prepare grapes to make raisins and we had the opportunity to help them harvest grapes for wine production, among other tasks. Marvin an Ivette are a very generous, honest and fun couple. We enjoyed evenings with them having delicious appetizers as we watched the sunset, Ivette baked a cake for my husband’s birthday (super delicious) and we learned a lot about Chilean culture, history, wine production and we got to play croquette! We also got to eat a lot of pears, figs and plums from their garden. We would absolutely recommend this Workaway experience. They are close to Pomaire, which is a nice little town to spend one evening or two and transportation is easy to get to other places like Valparaiso, Vina Del Mar y Santiago. We had an awesome time and we learned a lot!!

I recently stayed with Sam and Heron for 10 days and had a wonderful experience. The accommodations were separate from the main house (about 1/4 mile walking distance) and were comfortable and plenty large. There is a wood stove for heat, and power is solar with limited appliances. A power bank was helpful which the hosts let me charge at their house. Kitchen sink is outside and bathroom is detached and has running water. Plan for 20 minutes for the water heater to warm the 5 gals of water, for showers, etc. It is very quiet and the night sky is fabulous when not cloudy. It is about 3 miles to the ocean. Meals were delicious and varied; the hosts put care into each dish and accommodated dietary requests. Most importantly, the hosts were warm, respectful, and welcoming, creating a friendly and homey atmosphere that made the stay enjoyable. The work expectations were easy and fair, and I left feeling grateful for the experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a pleasant, Workaway stay. Albion is in a beautiful setting and close by car to many scenic areas.

Driton was very pleasant to live with during the 10 days he spent at our home. Easygoing, always in a good mood, active. Things were simple. He both paid attention to what I asked for and had initiatives as well as suggestions on how to do things. He did gardening, put a little fence, turned the compost, planted a few plants, repaired the bicycle, cleaned the windows ... Driton went to Paris several times in spite of the long journey from here. We also had interesting conversations on deep subjects. He didn't seem to suffer from the fact that I was by myself at that moment, so that he didn't meet other people through us, my husband being travelling and our daughter having just left home to her new appartment. He organised his own activities and acted as an independent person while remaining well tempered and sociable..

Paul stayed with us for several months and did some great work building us a beautiful website as well as solving a whole range of techincal issues. He definitely knows what hes doing when it comes to anything computer. He was also always willing to help out in other areas, great team player, easy going and dedicated to the cause. Very grateful for everything he contributed. Thanks Paul

La mejor experiencia de nuestro viaje Omar et Gilma sont d’une douceur et d’une gentillesse exceptionnelles. Dès notre arrivée, nous nous sommes sentis accueillis comme à la maison. Le partage est vraiment le maître mot de ce séjour. Nous avons énormément appris à leurs côtés : sur la culture colombienne, la langue espagnole, ainsi que sur la vie à la ferme et leurs projets. Gilma est également une cuisinière hors pair ! Nous nous sommes régalés avec ses délicieux arepas et avons fait le plein de protéines grâce aux œufs frais de la ferme. Travailler avec eux est très gratifiant. On ressent un vrai sentiment d’accomplissement et on comprend vite la passion qui les anime. Ils savent la transmettre avec beaucoup d’enthousiasme. Nous leur souhaitons sincèrement de réussir à réaliser tous leurs projets pour la Finca Si vous hésitez encore à postuler, n’hésitez plus et foncez ! Vous vivrez une expérience locale authentique et inoubliable. Au cours de notre voyage de plusieurs mois, ces deux semaines à la finca ont vraiment fait la différence. Petit bonus : ici les fous rires sont garantis !

We truly loved our experience! Meeting the community at the Dream Center was very enriching — people are warm and welcoming, and we really enjoyed attending the celebrations. At Kevin’s place, we felt like part of the family. We appreciated the time spent talking with him and his two boys; they are kind people, generous with their time, and always available. We also really enjoyed contributing to some of their current projects, getting to know them and the community they serve, and sharing some great meals together. This was our first Workaway experience, and we are very happy we had it with them. Thank you for everything!

Vittorio is the most kind person, we felt very welcomed from the very beginning and he also always made sure to let us feel how appreciated our help is. We stayed a couple days at Vittorio's wonderful place and absolutely loved being surrounded by so much nature and the amazing cactus garden. We usually spend our mornings at the beach, eating the most delicious oranges form the trees and walking along the sea with his lovely dogs. We would mostly work in the afternoon, the work was very chill and in general a relaxed atmosphere. Thank you so much for having us, the best of luck for you!!

Alice was a great Workawayer — quiet but intelligent, very open to learning new things, and an excellent team player. She adapted quickly, contributed thoughtfully, and brought a calm, positive presence to the land

Luke and I stayed with this wonderful family for 2 weeks. they were exceptional hosts and offered a really great experience for us. The communication was excellent and the work was fair and enjoyable. The area around the house is beautiful with lovely walks and close to cafes and shops.

It was a pleasure having Lou volunteer. She was always quick to get her work done without any complaints. Super fun to be around. I would definitely recommend her to other Workaway projects.

Preston est resté 3 semaines chez nous, c’est un nomade digital et son activité professionnelle ne pose aucun problème, en cette saison cela se conjuguait très bien avec le travail extérieur ; jardiner, ranger le bois, épandre le compost, bécher et préparer les terres …et le travail à la maison, ménage, repassage, vaisselle vitre aspirateur, nettoyage sol, c’était parfait. Preston parle français avec aisance et il comprend très bien. Nous avons passé de très bons moments avec lui, il est agréable à vivre au quotidien.

I worked with Kuba - Ben's business partner mostly doing marketing/admin/personal assistant work. It afforded me the opportunity to get real experience in a field I'm passionate about and assist one of the most compassionate and lovely humans! I met Ben briefly and can attest to his love of nature, polite, kind and quiet ways. I initially thought I'd be doing more hard labor but was pleasantly surprised when I was offered the opportunity to help scout for other sites and do some marketing work. I was very well cared for - Kuba and Ben made a point to ensure I had everything I needed and I was treated SO well! I have been back in the U.S.A for a couple of weeks now and I'm still processing my travels. Should you go and help Ben & Kuba? YES - they are a wonderful team with big endeavors and bigger hearts. What an incredible time - I am so grateful to know them and have had the experiences I did. Sitting back at work at my desk job is so surreal now LOL I would recommend these hosts to all travelers looking to change their lives, it certainly changed mine. To Ben and Kuba - much love and gratitude to you both, thank you for everything, may health, wealth, and abundance in every flavor find us <3

I Had a really great experience The place is beautiful, peaceful, and full of good energy The host is such a interesting human :) I'm already planning to go back again, at some point :D

I spend 6 beautiful weeks at this place. It was after the big storm and unfortunately the property has been affected too. So for a time there was no electricity at all but that was before I came to the Quinta. Nathan asked me beforehand if I still want to come since it was not sure when it will be back, the whole area there was affected and without electricity. I didn't think about it long and still went to it. I very much appreciated the transparency and communication with Nathan for all my stay there. He was always clear with the tasks and the instructions and most of the time there were enough tasks you could choose from depending on what you would like to do or your skills. The days off were flexible and you would always discuss in the morning or on the "monday meeting" (not always on a monday :D) what's the agenda and priority, who wants to do what, when you want to take days or time off, who cooks when, feedback, questions, concerns. We always did the cooking in turns and I liked that we always had dinner (and mostly all meals) all together. The tasks were various; feeding the pets, smaller or bigger building projects, gardening, organizing/cleaning, sewing. Nathan put a lot of trust in you and you could manage your work hours independently but made sure that he is available for questions or you would work together. He always cared about your wellbeing, made sure you feel comfortable and have fun. The Quinta is such a unique place and the whole property and garden has a beautiful ambience. We had some sauna sessions and the pool is getting ready for the season too. Sometimes we went to Pachamama; a cute vegetarian restaurant/bar where they have small concerts or open mics. We had some movie nights with popcorn or playing Settlers of Catan, a few jam sessions. We cooked nice food, baked cakes, went hiking. And the work never felt like work work, even though on a few days it was very physical but I always woke up motivated and excited for the day and the work because I really became part of the project and the vision, so I would say I put my heart into it and loved to see things evolving to make this place even better. I am missing Minnie and Max and the sheep :(. So be prepared for lots of cuddles! Life is good at the Quinta, you lack nothing. I loved the vibe and my whole time there. I didn't even want to leave. Nathan is a kind and humorous person and a great host. I will definitely come back to visit or for volunteering. I can genuinely highly recommend this workaway! Everyybody huuurts ;) Sending lots of love!

Luca was a dream workawayer - kind, polite, hard-working, fun to hang out with, capable, bright and curious person. His creative gardening skills were top notch. He got along with all the animals like he was one of the pack. And he went along with dancing, hiking and socializing propositions with equal consideration and easy-going generosity of spirit. I highly recommend him as a trustworthy and steady human. Thank you Luca for taking such good care of all of us!