Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 3

The original plan was for Lucy to stay for two weeks, but in the end she stayed for almost two months. During that time, we sailed from Malta to Greece, with a brief one-week stop in Sicily, Italy. Lucy had no previous sailing experience before arriving on the boat, yet she handled a 48-hour passage in 30 to 40 knots of wind remarkably well. I asked her several times whether she was afraid, but she never was. Lucy helped me a great deal with organizing the boat and keeping everything clean. She took excellent care of the boat, and her presence brought a warm and pleasant atmosphere on board. Thank you for staying with me on the boat I truly had a great time. I hope you learned a lot during your time here, and I am sure you did. I hope to see you again sometime, because you are always very welcome to come back.

I spent (almost!!) two months with Daniel, and every minute was an incredible experience. Daniel’s patience, kindness, and passion for sailing and creating a positive environment is more than evident in every way. There is always a great balance between work and free time, with rewarding and enjoyable work, in which I learnt various new skills, especially related to sailing and boat maintenance. I cannot recommend Daniel enough as a workaway host for anyone open minded and seeking an unforgettable experience - thank you again!!! <3

Namaste! I am so happy to host Maria. She is such a wonderful lady who understands everything about workawayers role. We have had so amazing times together in Dhulikhel. I’m so thankful and appreciating her support for our community. I really like to recommend her for other hosts around the world. Thank you so much.

Massimo is a very friendly and cheerful person. It was a real pleasure communicating and spending time with him and with his amazing parrots 😆 Unfortunately, I didn’t stay for very long, but the memories I have are only the best ones. The work was not difficult, and he gave us a lot of freedom in managing our time. He even treated us with his great cooking skills, which made the experience even more enjoyable. I’m truly grateful to Massimo and wish him all the best. Ti auguro tanta fortuna, Massimo!🤗

My workaway on Uttam place was a great experience and totally recommend it! The place is really beautiful, has a really nice common areas, beautiful rooftop whith views to the Himalayas. Rooms are confortable and cosy. There is different types of works to do: cleaning, helping cooking, gardening or anything artistic that may help to improve the place. The work is only a couple of hours per day and you can enjoy the rest of the time. Uttam is a wonderful guest and has a very big and kind heart. He made me feel at home and i am very grateful for sharing this time with him. Also Sahadev his nephew is really kind, hard working and will make your stay the best posible. All my time there i felt i was at home, and as a solo female traveler i felt very safe. I liked the place so much that i extended my stay there and also came back after some weeks. I highly recommend this experience to everyone.

Siamo felici di aver ospitato Simone, un ragazzo brillante, curioso e sempre disponibile. Ha fatto uno splendido lavoro al frutteto con la potatura e ci ha aiutato con tutti gli altri lavori dal giardinaggio alla manutenzione, portando sempre gioia, precisione e puntualità. Abbiamo apprezzato anche il suo modo di porsi rispetto alla comunità, con rispetto e interesse. Con le nostre chiacchierate abbiamo viaggiato insieme tra antropologia e cultura, ed è stato molto bello e arricchente per tutti noi. Ha legato molto con gli altri volontari ed è nato un gruppo sempre più affiatato che ha reso semplice e divertente lavorare nel nostro progetto. Speriamo di rivederlo presto, lo consigliamo vivamente a tutti gli altri host!

My experience on the farm was so good. I stayed for a month and met many wonderful, interesting people from all over the world, especially other long-term travellers and return volunteers. There was always something fun going on in the house: board games, bbqs, move nights, language lessons, meditation, baking cakes, football matches, hikes, the list goes on... The work was well organised and varied, e.g. collecting cabbages, packaging veggies, planting seeds, picking kale/chard, working in the storage, collecting slugs, and feeding the lovely animals. Living with ~25 others is overwhelming at first and sometimes a bit much, but the positives so, so outweigh the negatives (mainly bathroom queues!). My only heads up for anyone considering a stay is that there are a few very sweet cats living in the house, so if you have allergies, come stocked-up with meds. I learned the hard way! Thank you Berk, Murad, and especially Berk, for keeping everything running smoothly and being such fun, approachable, and warm managers. I hope to be back soon!

Genial, super sympa, excellent travail et très proche de ma fille mila. Top a tous les niveaux. Adaptabilité, écoute et autonomie.

Selma was great to have around, hard working, always smiling even on rainy days. Selma took very well care of all animals, was very proactive and always ready to help. She baked some great cakes, which made the winter days a bit more cosy. We really enjoyed her spirit and positivity, it was always nice talking to Selma. Our house will be always open for a next visit ;-)

Although I was only able to stay with Catherine for a week, it felt much longer to me. She welcomed me warmly and shared her little oasis of peace with me. She lives a very simple life in a small wooden cabin that blends beautifully into the natural surroundings. Many adorable little animals live on her property. I spent most of my time pruning pine trees, removing certain bushes, and helping with preparations for planting the vegetable garden. She has an incredible amount of knowledge and loves to share it. Thank you so much for that. We went on a lovely day trip that included a hike. We ate together for lunch and dinner, chatted a lot, and she told me many wonderful stories from her life. It was a truly wonderful experience for me. Thank you, Catherine

Here’s a polished and heartfelt version of your message, keeping your warmth and voice: ⸻ We feel incredibly lucky to have had Jack stay with us for four months. He is well-mannered, hardworking, and so easy to get along with. We truly enjoyed our time together and were very sad to see him leave. Our four-year-old daughter felt completely comfortable around him — he was like a big brother, always looking out for his little sister. During my pregnancy, when I was dealing with severe morning sickness, Jack learnt to cook Chinese dishes and making nourishing bone broth for me. After learning that he used to work as a masseuse, we paid him to massage my swollen feet, which was an absolute lifesaver. Jack also built a treehouse and an obstacle course in our backyard — something the children will cherish for a long time. He is truly a jack of all trades and always willing to lend a hand with anything around the house. He’s also incredibly clever and shows interest in learning new languages. Thank you so much, Jack, for the time you spent with us. We are so grateful and will always remember it fondly.

Celina was an absolute joy to host, and her stay with us in Mutare was truly special. From the very beginning, she showed great initiative and a natural sense of responsibility. She always noticed by herself when something needed to be done and took care of tasks without needing much guidance. She supported us with daily work like ironing, organizing, and general household tasks with care and reliability. One of the highlights of her stay was when she introduced us to Polish cuisine. She taught us how to cook traditional Polish specialties, which was not only delicious but also a wonderful cultural exchange we all really appreciated. Celina also connected beautifully with our dogs – she clearly loves animals and took them on long walks, which they absolutely enjoyed. Beyond her help, she was simply wonderful company. We shared many meaningful and interesting conversations, and her presence brought a warm, positive energy into the house. Celina is a kind, attentive, and inspiring woman, and we feel very grateful to have met her. She will always be welcome here again. I can wholeheartedly recommend her to any future host.

What was originally gonna be a stay of 2 weeks or less, became over a month long visit. Vicki, Allan and the kids welcomed us warmly with open arms, and we very quickly fell into the pace of life where we spent our days feeding and caring for the many animals, playing and adventuring with the kids and making friends with hosts who quickly turned into family and that we will love for our lifetimes. We even managed to work together to come up with a reality show idea that will showcase life and family and homesteading adventures in rural New Brunswick and that we will work together to get to air sometime in the near future! we learned how to tap maple trees for sap to make syrup , care for pigs and goats and chickens and even helped nurse sweet Lizzy (the wonderful donkey) through a rough patch of colic which was terrifying at first, but so very satisfying and joyful when she was back to her old self and she is now ready to be star of the show! My Wife Brought home a Donkey will be something that will connect us for the future and we can't wait to get back to visit our now extended family. Thank you guys for welcoming Ronnie, Lucy and I and making us part of your home and family, we will NEVER forget the kindness and fun we experienced with you guys until the "boatofus" get back....haha

Eweryting was wery good, it was a short time love from Anders and Christina

Staying with Linda was a wonderful workaway experience. From the very first minute she picked me up at the airport I felt very welcome and that didn’t change once I got to her home. Linda is a very warm-hearted person, full of good energy. During my stay, I helped with shoveling snow, cooked a few times, and assisted with smaller tasks here and there. At the same time, Linda gave me plenty of free time, which I really appreciated. I especially enjoyed the time we spent together at the dining table, talking about her work, her great sewing skills or discussed upcoming travel plans. During my stay I slept in a cozy room upstairs where I felt very comfortable and I also enjoyed having her beautiful, beloved cats Coco Puff and Yoda Bear around. ;) Lindas house is perfectly situated to explore Toronto and the surrounding area. Public transport is nearby, and I also loved going for walks along the river close to her home. When I continued my travels after two weeks, Linda even made it possible for me to come back and stay with her again for a few days before my journey back home. Thank you so much, Linda. I really enjoyed my time with you!!😊

I spent 2.5 weeks with Elizabeth, Michael and their kids at the beginning of November. It was my first Workaway experience during my trip to Canada and I couldn’t have asked for a better one! Elizabeth and Micheal are warm-hearted, friendly and welcoming people, their children are cheerful, smart and fun to spend time with. I worked about 4 hours a day, mainly on household tasks, and Elizabeth always clearly communicated what needed to be done. A few times I was asked to look for the kids which in the end was more fun than work. I really enjoyed playing board games with them or going on a fun shopping day with Maddy. Elizabeth and Michael always let me know when they were going out by car and kindly offered me rides which allowed me to visit downtown several times during my stay. I particularly appreciated that Elizabeth took me to various hiking groups which was a wonderful way to meet locals and get to see more of the area. It was also a special experience that the family took me to a neighborhood Christmas party. In addition to that in my free time I loved going on walks in their village - a truly beautiful place with breathtaking views on the sea. I would love to come back one day. Thank you so much, Elizabeth, Michael, and the kids, for your hospitality - I had a great time!

Después de esta experiencia de voluntariado (siendo mi segunda), puedo decir que coincidir con Carlos fue algo realmente refrescante y poco habitual. Es una persona muy predispuesta a ayudar, responsable en su trabajo y atenta a los detalles, lo que hace que la dinámica sea fácil de seguir. Además, siempre está abierto al diálogo, lo que genera un ambiente cómodo y colaborativo. También destaco que es una persona divertida, que propone actividades y juegos para compartir, lo que enriquece mucho la convivencia. En este aspecto, valoro su respeto y su interés por crear un espacio de confianza, lo que hizo que me sintiera muy a gusto. Sin duda, me llevo una experiencia muy positiva y una amistad para toda la vida. La experiencia del workaway es real con Carlos, apertura, diálogo, inclusión, intercambio de cultura, integración, respeto. Gracias Carlos! :)

We didn't expect this week to leave such a mark on us. 🫶 In the classroom, teacher Lin gave us everything we needed to take charge of our students from day one. We had two groups all week : one in the morning for a 3 hours class, and one in the evening for one hour. Keeping the same students throughout the week made all the difference. We truly got to know them, and honestly, saying goodbye at the end was hard. Sokear and her family made us feel at home before we'd even unpacked. We shared every lunch and dinner together, and every night Sokear or Lin escort us back to our guesthouse right next to the school. We were also lucky to be surrounded by three amazing fellow volunteers. We quickly became a real crew, explored the area together, and immersed ourselves in the local culture... Memories we'll both carry for a long time. We've done several Workaway experiences, but this one is by far the best. Go for it, you won't regret it. 🇰🇭

La experiencia con Lara en Workaway fue mi primera, ¡y fue increíble! Desde el primer momento me sentí muy cómoda con él y con su amiga Flor que lo estaba visitando. Me hicieron sentir como en casa, y eso es algo que valoro muchísimo. Es una persona muy amable y soñadora, que transmite una gran energía y pasión por todo lo que hace. Me encantó conocer su casa y el proyecto que está construyendo; ver todo eso hizo que el trabajo fuera muy motivador, y en ningún momento se me hizo pesado, al contrario! El lugar también es precioso, y me hizo muy feliz tener la oportunidad de explorarlo un poco y tambien hacer planes juntos. Sin duda, es una experiencia súper recomendable. ¡Gracias por todo!

We stayed at Trisha’s place for 10 days at the beginning of March 2026. Trisha is a very kind and open-minded person with many interesting stories, lovely to chat with. She warmly welcomed us, informed us about everything we needed to know about the house and the area, and provided us with helpful local travel tips. 🙏 Trisha assigned us a fair amount of work around the house with clear instructions and provided us with the necessary tools. We assisted Trisha with laneway gardening, cleaning windows, and clay recycling, which turned out to be a fascinating educational experience for us. We were even fortunate enough to create our own clay masterpieces! 🍶 The house was really stylish and memorable. We stayed in a spacious bedroom and could use the shared common areas, bathroom, and kitchen. Everything in the house was nice and clean. 🤩 The location was perfect, allowing us to reach Circular Quay or Coogee Beach in half an hour using just one public transport option. We explored many parts of Sydney and were lucky enough to visit Bondi Beach and the Opera House. An amazing neighbour, Olga, even gave us tickets for a techno concert next to the Opera House. 🎉 We couldn't have asked for a better time in Sydney, and we hope to meet Trisha again in the future, hopefully next time, when there will be a total lunar eclipse. 😉 Thank you for everything again, Trisha. 🫶 We highly recommend staying with Trisha to everyone!