Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

Paul was a great Workawayer to have around for a few days. He was willing and able to help me build my tiny house. His skills were obvious, and he was patient and respectful as we discussed our plan of action. Paul was glad to join our family activities and also took some time on his own to explore the area. Thanks Paul, good travels!

We spent two incredible weeks in this lush, green place 🌿✨ We highly recommend this WorkAway to anyone in the area! The setting is absolutely amazing, right in the middle of the rainforest, surrounded by nature and peace. The accommodation is really well designed: we each had our own bedroom, and there’s a large fully equipped kitchen where we could cook whatever we wanted, just like at home. The rhythm was perfect, with around 3 hours of work per day. We painted horse fences and took care of the animals… and what animals! 🐴🐄🐐🐓 4 horses, 5 cows, 3 goats, and around ten chickens, all super cute. They also adapted really well to the weather, and for organization, we were always informed the day before about the tasks to do, which was very convenient. It’s necessary to have a car to get around, but the location is ideal: only 25 minutes from shopping centers and the beach, which is really great. The team on site is very welcoming and always ready to help with the tasks. A huge thank you to Stéphanie, her husband, and her mother — they are wonderful people ❤️ We leave with amazing memories and a beautiful human experience. Thank you for everything!

Georg was an excellent Workawayer, and a great guest to have around. We had great conversations, and Georg was very respectful of our space. Georg's help building my tiny house was exceptional. He took initiative and taught me all kinds of techniques. I literally had to stop him from going on working as our long working day was finished. We've accomplished a lot in a short time. I highly recommend Georg to any Workaway host.

Greg is excellent! A lot of positive energy, great singer and overall great volunteer. It was a pleasure having you here and hope to see you again in the future.

This was my first WorkAway experience and I couldn't have asked for a better one. I stayed for 3 months. Villi is incredibly awesome and a person everyone should know. I'm a gluten-free vegetarian and he accommodated my dietary restrictions perfectly! He's very intentional with the community he builds around his business and the house was always filled with so much positivity, love, joy, and light! It's was the most perfect experience I could've asked for and I'm incredibly sad to leave. I would definitely come back and I know that I've made a friend who feels like family now, for life.

Thank you, Jean, for this wonderful time with all its qualities that I was able to spend in your little castle. Thank you also for all the trust you placed in me, and thank you for being you; you have become a new role model for me. (That made THREE – wink) An elderly lady, as "crazy" as ever, you are an admirable person in every respect. I am so glad to have met you. Besides English lessons, help with translating my book, good conversations, bowling, tapas, meeting friends, and last but not least, our shared hobby of photography and travel. I thoroughly enjoyed our good conversations, and your unique sense of humour brought me joy. Besides my duties, primarily driving, cooking, and other little things, I was able to spend a lot of free time traveling through Andalusia and in my/your little apartment. The double cultural exchange with Spain and England was also enriching, and I hope we'll see each other again sometime.

What a fabulous way to start my vacation! I felt welcomed and at home from the very first moment. Heidi showed me her favorite beaches, where we went swimming and explored the local sea life. We also joined a fun trivia night, with her husband Roman and their friends.....we even won....of course without cheating. Heidi is an incredibly hardworking person—keeping up with her can be a challenge, but it’s always fun! We had many enjoyable conversations while working together, which made the whole experience even more special. I loved getting so much insights in Aussi day to daylife. Hope we can see each other again someday. Cheers Barbara Take care

Linn and Paul are a great couple. They worked really hard on our first project. We had to cut back our big trees that were hitting our house. They carted everything away (uphill) and sometimes in bad weather. We really appreciated their hard work and diligence. After that they were taught how to look after our hens, roosters and our cat. They showed real care for our animals. We were able to go away for a few days because we knew they were trustworthy, reliable, and had a genuine love of animals. We enjoyed their company very much. They are very sweet, polite and considerate to live with. We highly recommend them, especially for animal care, as I know that this is what they really love to do.

I feel extremely privileged to have had the pleasure of Brigitte’s help and joyful company in my home for the past two months.Her wealth of experience gained from her previous work and worldwide travel has enabled her to adapt to almost any situation.She is empathetic,incredibly versatile and fantastic fun.Our shared interest in photography and travel was also a real bonus . She proved herself to be an excellent chauffeur,wonderful cook, experienced gardener, cleaner, etc etc.She uses her initiative to notice what needs doing and just confidently gets on with the job.What more could one need? Brigitte likes warm weather, but despite a spell of unusually cooler temperatures, she remained unfailingly cheerful.She brought her own sunshine here with her warm smile,her positive outlook on life and her vivacious personality. I shall miss her in so many ways and hope we will remain in contact.There will always be a welcome here.Keep on dancing Brigitte!

Kosta was just with us a couple of days but was very willing to pitch in with our gardening / landscaping projects. He got along well with everyone and always volunteered to do the dishes after meals. We wish him well in his travels.

We shared two weeks with this family a few months ago and it was a unique experience during our journey - peaceful, fun, touching and enriching. Their home is a place to slow down, embrace simplicity, reflect and learn. Each day brought something new, shaped by the moment’s needs, with plenty to discover and to help out with. We loved cooking together, walking the dogs, gardening, playing games, crafting with bamboo and helping with social media. Above all, this was a human experience and getting to know them was heartwarming. Being with strangers is not always easy, but their natural warmth and the way they genuinely care about people put us at ease. Somlid generously shared with us his knowledge of bamboo, plants, and the art of living harmoniously with nature. Thanks to him, we did things we’ve never done before! Nina embodies kindness, bringing calm and inspiration to those around her. We could talk endlessly with her. Anou is creative, caring and sharp-minded, always ready for games or lively exchanges. Santi shows openness and boundless imagination, spontaneously connecting with people around him. Not to mention their lovely animals - we miss “der Kuno von Zürich” and all the others. We left with many memories and often think of them, even today we still say “Lumpä” to name a dishcloth. We recommend this Workaway to anyone looking for connection and community. Vielen Dank!!

I spent one month at Karoliina's place, and it was a truly wonderful experience. My tasks included taking care of the dogs, cleaning, and organizing the room. They were simple and I enjoyed them. Karoliina always made me feel comfortable and welcomed, and the people around her were lovely as well. Before my arrival, she kindly arranged the schedule very flexibly, which allowed me to spend time with another Workawayer and made my stay even more enjoyable. The nature in Kilpisjärvi was very special to me. I am grateful for the opportunity to meet everyone and to visit this beautiful place. Thank you so much for everything!

Wow, this one is genuinely hard to write. Octave was an absolutely fantastic Workawayer, teacher, and friend. From the beginning, he brought a calm, thoughtful energy into our home and our school. He helped out around the house without being asked, always with respect and good intention, and he made day-to-day life feel lighter and easier for both me and Kheng. In the classroom, Octave was a natural. He taught in a fun, engaging way and had a rare ability to connect with students quickly. The students loved his stories, his curiosity, and his teaching style, he made English feel alive and human, not like a textbook. He also brought so many interesting topics into conversation, and you could see students opening up and becoming more confident because of him. On a personal level, Octave honestly changed the way I think. He helped me open my mind to the world around us and reminded me what life is supposed to feel like, more present, more curious, more real. Even when our schedules didn’t align perfectly, Octave still pushed through to spend time together, get to know us, and be part of the rhythm of the school. That effort meant a lot. Octave stayed with us for around four weeks, and even then I wish it was longer (seriously). Outside of class, he was great company, kind, thoughtful, and always up for a good conversation. And yes… he’s also a world-class badminton player haha. All in all, this goodbye actually hurts, so I’ll say “see you later,” my friend. If you ever come back to Phnom Penh, please remember you always have a home here with us. Vive les traditions françaises et Octave ! Sauvons les sols !

Candice was an amazing host - she was clear with the kind of help she needed regarding the current project, in this case - helping with painting the walls and finishing the floor of the new cottage. She was patient and knowledgeable. She made me feel at home for a week and I enjoyed working on this cool project a lot. On the side, I had so much fun getting to know Maori culture and nice local spots around Rotorua a bit more and Candice was very eager to share her knowledge and overall life experience. Would definitely recommend!

Polina is adorable. She is lovely to have around, and got on very well with all our family and our dog Chai who is going to miss her as much as we do! Polina helped us with lots of tasks around the house including cleaning and cooking. She was very thorough in all her activities, and put in lots of extra effort to get things really nice. She is a very hard worker so keep an eye on her and if she works to hard make sure you give her some extra time off to make up for it! Polina loves to learn new things and had a lot of fun with my daughter learning to use a sewing machine. Ask her to show you the fabulous beach bag she made! Thank you Polina for being so easy to host, for making us lovely meals to eat and for putting up with us all being so crazy busy!!! We wish you all the best in your travels. Anyone who hosts you is very lucky to have you.

I had a great experience with PJ and her family. They were really welcoming and open minded. The work at the farm was really interesting since I haven’t done something like this before and it was absolutely doable. I really enjoyed also the ride to the farm itself. In the evening they cooked for us the most delicious food. And in general PJ and her family created such a nice atmosphere at the hostel. Thanks again for everything!!

I spent a week with Yosuke and Tina at the beginning of March and it was absolutely amazing!! The first night Yosuke took me out to eat ramen and waited for me to arrive even though I got there pretty late (11 pm). They showed me around Tokyo and invited me to eat some really delicious food. Filming videos was very fun, all you have to do is be yourself and say what you notice is different in Japan from your own country and culture! We had a lot of fun together and they taught me a lot of Japanese and about Japan's way of life (table manners are super important!). Overall, I recommend this opportunity to anyone who would love to discover Tokyo while filming some exciting videos with some wonderful people 😁

My friend and I spent a month in wonderful Gomba working at this place. Samuel and his wife, Lucy, are incredibly kind and hard-working people. They will make your stay in Kanoni a wonderful time. The work at the local schools is incredibly giving, and you will most definitely enjoy your stay. The kids are always smiling and want to hug and play with you every single day. Thank you so much to Samuel, Lucy and this place for having us!

Yasmine is a special person and was a pleasure to have her presence in our house! She is open mind and has a very nice smile all day long! She did a lot of thinks for us and also my son loved her company! Thank you soo much for your help , it was very precious! I hope we'll see us soon!!!

I spent 2 weeks with Agnes and Zoran in March. I've got picked up in Jelsa and I was greeted and welcome like an old friend. Zoran said "it's not about the place where you go to but the People" and he is totally right. I feel very grateful to meet you and get to know some of your extra life stories. The mood was very friendly all this time, I enjoyed the conversations and laughs together. We had nice coffee time in the mornings with Zoran, Agnes managed the workdays on the farm and she cooked very delicious and healthy meals every day taking in consideration my milk-intolerance issue. We were on the permaculture farm from 10 AM till 1-2 PM, that is in an advanced state now, we had fresh salad every day. We were pruning the olive trees and then used the chipped green stuff to feed the soil. Finally I've seen a lot in practice of re-generating farming technics. The old town is fabulous with it's narrow streets and stone buildings, everything is within walking and biking distance. Thank you for this classic workaway holiday / bike training / farming experience !!!