Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 3

My first Workaway with İbrahim, Ümmu, and their family was amazing. I stayed with Ibrahim and his family for about a week. Unfortunately, it rained most of the time, so I couldn't help out with the outdoor work as much as I wanted to. However, my stay with this warm-hearted family became an unforgettable experience for me. They welcomed me and invited me for chai, where we spent a relaxing time chatting like a real family. Ibrahim is an incredibly hospitable person. He often said, "I do Workaway not for the labor, but for cultural exchange and communication," and he truly lives by those words. The village of Dalaman is quiet, beautiful, and the people are exceptionally kind—someone even treated me to a meal at a local restaurant! If you are looking for a place with authentic connection and warmth, I highly recommend staying here.

We truly enjoyed Hilary's hospitality, conversations, and trust. We were welcomed with open arms and immediately felt at ease. She has created a wonderful place for workawayers to stay, with all the amenities. The dogs, Arya and Leo, and Henny the hen made the stay even more wonderful. Each with their own beautiful personality and a real need for cuddles! We will miss the walks, sunrises, sunsets, and play sessions! Thank you so much, Hilary, for the wonderful time!

Overall this was a positive experience where we met wonderful people from around the world who became lasting friends. There were some housing issues that weren't clearly communicated before arrival, but the hosts worked hard to accommodate us. We're an older couple with specific skills, which matched what they were seeking. However, we discovered we were looking for a different kind of experience than what the placement offered. We'd highly recommend this for younger volunteers wanting authentic off-grid farming and intentional community living. Jules is welcoming and easy to communicate with, which makes the experience enjoyable for the right fit.

I stayed with Hubbert for the month of December and had an amazing experience. Working with wood was a highlight. He's a great teacher who’s patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely enjoys sharing his skills. He’s also a very good host who made me feel comfortable and welcome from the start. By the end of my stay, he felt more like a friend than just a host. I’m really grateful for the experience and would absolutely recommend staying and working with him.

Parcero muchas gracias por tu energía y esa paz q transmitió a toda la montaña gracias por cuidarla y cuidarlos a panda coco y bobo te espero en un futuro Papo q bueno conocerte amigazo🤗

🫶🏽 Bridie & Dylan were a joy to host. 🌻Bridie es sorprendentemente fuerte, sensible, con gran sentido del humor y una energía imparable (no se rinde jamás) 🪓Dylan es tranquilo, muy atento and he’s humble about his skills,. Escucha, propone con respeto y ejecuta con mucha determinación, siempre superando expectativas. Como pareja son independientes, comprometidos y muy fáciles de guiar: si se explican bien las tareas y expectativas, las cumplen (y las mejoran). 🤗 Totalmente recomendados 💕

Madeg was a really super Workaway to have had here with us on our small farm. She was most enthusiastic and helpful, always completing her tasks efficiently. She sowed seeds, did vegetable weeding and a lot of tree pruning and clearing up of cut branches. Madeg is very friendly at all times, sharing her interesting travel experiences. She came for a second visit over Christmas, which we really enjoyed too.

J’ai séjourné chez Dany et Gérard pendant trois semaines. Le séjour était confortable et je me sentais comme chez moi. Le travail n’était pas trop dur, même si j’avais peu d’expérience en bricolage. J’ai travaillé de 9h à 12h en semaine, donc j’avais beaucoup de temps libre.
 Dany était très gentille et amusante. Gérard aussi, il m’a beaucoup aidée pendant le travail. Ils étaient très sympathiques.Ils étaient flexibles et faisaient toujours attention à moi. Ils m’ont aussi aidée à améliorer mon français. Avant le dîner, ils avaient l’habitude de boire du vin en écoutant de la musique devant le feu. J’ai beaucoup parlé avec eux pendant ces moments. J’ai passé un très bon moment à la campagne, à Vauvenargues. Cette expérience était très importante pour moi. Merci beaucoup à Dany, Gérard, Ulysse et Stella pour tout !

We had a very nice time with Julieta. She is a peaceful an very respectful person, clean and organice and allways ready to help. She spend time babysitting my 4 year old and he adore she. I feel her like family. We being traveling and wile camping toghether and had fun swimming on cold water fall. Julieta, I appreciate a lot all your help. You are allways wellcome at our home. Thanks Julieta!!!

Wow ! I stayed 3 nights at Alex and Annie place and Alex received me like if I was part of the family. The house he builded is magical on top of the Valley and with special energy. I cured my sciatica pain in his dojo taking time to stretch like I never did. Alex is a character and communication can sometimes be hard but he is a good person and really open to help you trought what you are dealing. As I am organised and I like things to be neat I matched pretty good with Alex mood. He's used to sail and cook on boat. And it's important for him that you respect the rules but once you get it it's pretty easy to enjoy yourself there. So just be ready to disconect from your phone and enjoy! Merci beaucoup Alex et Annie !

Tiago was a big help and very reliable company for several months. He came to us directly from Germany and brought a lot of good will and curiosity. He did his tasks well and explored the vicinities of the hotel, walked the beaches and went surfing. He certainly made some new experiences and discoveries here. We wish him a good continuation of his trip and more Workaway places and good vibes!

Yo y Lea acabamos de terminar este increíble intercambio y experiencia de Workaway con Eva y Christian en Tarifa. Nos quedamos con ellos durante dos semanas, del 7 al 23 de enero de 2025, y pudimos formar parte de la construcción de la finca y de la producción de queso, yogur y kéfir a partir de la leche de las cabras (hay por vuelta de 80!! :)) que crían en la propiedad. El acuerdo con Christian y Eva fue que compraríamos y prepararíamos nuestra propia comida y trabajaríamos menos horasal día, algo que nos pareció muy positivo, ya que nos permitió disponer de tiempo libre por las tardes, especialmente en los días de buen clima, para salir y conocer la zona. Llegamos en un momento muy oportuno, ya que estaban realizando algunos cambios, por lo que hubo bastante trabajo durante esas dos semanas y pudimos participar activamente en el desarrollo de la finca. Entre las actividades que realizamos estuvieron la limpieza y distribución de cal en el establo para la desinfección, ya que llegamos en una época muy húmeda y fue necesario limpiarlo debido a una bacteria que estaba afectando las pezuñas de las cabras. También cortamos madera para leña, ayudé en la preparación del hormigón para cubrir la sala de herramientas, limpiamos los Airbnbs, participamos en la limpieza y producción de yogur, en el ordeño, la alimentación de las cabras, la lactancia y la ayuda en los partos de las cabritas, ya que llegamos justo en el momento en que muchas cabras estaban teniendo crías. Otro aspecto muy interesante de la experiencia fue que toda la finca funciona con energía eléctrica proveniente de un sistema de paneles solares. Como ingeniero, fue especialmente enriquecedor poder entender cómo Christian diseñó y montó todo el sistema eléctrico y su funcionamiento en el día a día. En cuanto al alojamiento, la caravana está muy bien preparada, es cómoda y funcional, y el baño cercano cuenta con agua caliente, lo que hace la estancia agradable. Durante el invierno puede hacer frío por la mañana, ya que el calefactor de la caravana es a gas y no se deja encendido durante la noche por razones de seguridad. Sin embargo, la caravana se calienta rápidamente al encender el calefactor o calentar agua en el fogón, gracias a su tamaño reducido. En general, Christian y Eva nos recibieron muy bien, la comunicación fue excelente y hubo flexibilidad para que pudiéramos visitar las playas cercanas y salir los fines de semana a conocer ciudades muy bonitas de los alrededores, como Ronda y Granada, entre otras. Recomendamos a los futuros workawayers llegar con coche, ya que facilita mucho la movilidad y permite hacer compras en supermercados cercanos y organizar mejor el tiempo libre. Queremos agradecer sinceramente a Eva y Christian por acogernos, por la confianza y por compartir con nosotros su proyecto y su forma de vida. Ha sido una experiencia muy enriquecedora y la recordaremos con mucho cariño

Gracias Julie! We had a positive experience with Julie; she is very energetic and has a lot of initiative and social engagement. She made some really nice puddings , sweets and empanadas and was always ready to offer her help and assistance. We passed some precious moments with her and the other Workaways, played some music and had a merry time. We wish her some more valuable experiences to cherish!

Everyone should have the chance to meet Leticia, Ivan, and Rada ! We spent 10 wonderful days with their family. They gave us a wonderful welcome and are very kind, warm, and attentive people. We had a great time with Rada playing, building a hut, crocheting, inventing games, telling stories, making pancakes, playing in the snow, and more. Rada is a very bright child, full of joy and very intelligent. Thank you for your trust and for sharing this wonderful experience with us :)

Carli!!! We all miss you so much and your beautiful smile and fun nature! We also miss your very handsome boyfriend and we hope you both will come back to visit for sure!! The dogs are doing well and always looking for another friend to walk with! Can’t wait to see you again 😘

onze commynicatie met Ana en haar zoontje waren vooral warm, Ana is een dame met heel veel energie en liefde die verspreid wordt rondom haar ,je zou haar bijna een engel kunnen noemen....zij staat realistisch in het leven en verzorgd op het ritme van de natuur alsook de duurzaamheden en creaties die zich daarbij ontwikkelen en groeien...voor levenselixir,

Frank and Junko were very generous and kind. We initially only planned on staying for 2 weeks, and ended up staying at their property for just over a month. They allowed us to use tools to build our 4x4 camping vehicle, and were helpful with information for us to get our feet on the ground here in Australia. They are both very friendly and easy going. When we found jobs they were flexible with the expected work hours of helping them on their property. We really enjoyed staying with them and they have a beautiful property that I'd definitely recommend to anyone looking for a workaway experience. Thank you both very much Frank and Junko!

La Florestada es el paraíso, y Federico y Silvana son sus ángeles. Pasé dos semanas en el Edén colaborando en la instalación eléctrica y sanitaria. Muchas gracias por todo precioso paraíso. Estarás siempre en mi alma.

Mark and Marie Antoinette hosted me for 12 days, and they were incredibly welcoming and kind throughout my entire stay. They truly did their best to make us feel at home. Even when the work became a bit physically demanding, they always made sure we took breaks and had something warm to drink. The work itself was extremely enjoyable. Mark and Marie Antoinette worked alongside us Workawayers most of the time, so it felt more like a team effort than actual work. They taught us how to use different tools and instruments, and even when I was using tools I had never handled before, I always felt safe and well guided and the tasks varied enough that I never got bored. Beyond the work, lunchtime was always pleasant. They are both outgoing and interesting people, and Marie Antoinette’s cooking is delicious. This was my first Workaway experience, and I couldn’t have been happier with it. It allowed me to connect with nature in a deeper way. As a city girl, I’m not used to many aspects of this kind of life, but this experience helped me appreciate moments of tranquility much more. I’m usually the kind of person who always wants to talk and do activities, but after this experience, I’veunderstood the beauty sitting in front of the fireplace for an hour without saying a word, simply because it feels right. I will definitely miss Mark and Marie Antoinette and their lovely animals.