Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 3

It has been wonderful to have Niamh as a volunteer after we had been away from the project for some time without receiving volunteers. 🌟 She proved to be the perfect person to restart with—friendly, communicative, easy-going, and incredibly participative. Although her stay was brief, we quickly felt very comfortable with her, almost as if she had been a long-time roommate. For me, it's important to create safe and trusting spaces where communication flows naturally and there's plenty of flexibility, and I believe she was able to take full advantage of this environment. Niamh was always ready to participate in all the different activities we organized, whether they were related to permaculture and community gardens or more social outings aimed at building and strengthening community 🌱 What was particularly beautiful, as a Latin American, was witnessing her effort to learn Spanish. In a short amount of time, she developed quite fluent speech with very good pronunciation—something refreshing! At the beginning of her stay, she understood some words and basic phrases, but by her return for her second stay, we could have a basic conversation in Spanish. Her progress was incredibly exciting and rewarding to see. The dynamic flowed very naturally throughout her time with us. We would be very happy to have her back again in the future and would wholeheartedly recommend her to other projects. 💚

Jasmin and her family made our stay in Tasmania the most exiting, comfortable and lovely we could have imagined! When you are in luck to see her announcement, and you are fine with an easy lifestyle and no luxury in the classic way, you should definitely meet them all. The first moments Jas showed us around and explained the work, she said "mostly, i want you to enjoy yourself". And this was a promise she kept. The first time we were confused with all the freedom. The work was gardening and woodsplitting and we helped where we could, with the things that came up so everybody can enjoy their freetime. Mostly we stayed on our own with food and slept in our car but "sharing is caring" became reality before we thought about it. You can be part of a nice little community, if it fits. We feel very sad to leave, thats the only bad thing about it. We found friends and family in this magic place. Thank you all for the time together. We have to see again, bye!

Lukas was an excellent workaway guest. He did the assigned tasks willingly and cheerfully, even when the weather wasn't great. He didn't need a lot of direction and completed tasks efficiently. Lukas was a quiet and respectful guest who followed house rules, and was clean and tidy. He was very attentive of Kitty and cared well for my home when I was away. I'd recommend Lukas without reservation.

Our time at Jill's was the perfect start to our journey in New Zealand. We spent two weeks with her and William and I don't think we will ever forget them! We shared stories, ideas, laughs and it was exactly what we needed to be in such a peaceful place with kind people. We learnt so much about syntropy which really inspired us to think more deeply about nature and how we might even start a garden of our own one day! Jill trusted us to do the work and everything was explained clearly. We fell into a great routine while at Jill's and there was a perfect balance of work and down time. We are so thankful to Jill and William for everything they shared with us and we will forever have a connection to them and their beautiful garden.

Karla was a very kind and gracious host who took in myself, Morgan and Laurens last minute due to a bad workaway host that we had to leave. Even though she told us she was not prepared for workawayers yet, Karla and Milo made sure that we had warm spaces to sleep and Milo even went out of his way to put a diesel heater inside of the summer cabin so that it would be warm enough for one of us to sleep in. She often left us cookies and bought us delicious sourdough bread among other kitchen staples. She was a very gentle and kind person who seemed to have a big heart, regardless of the circumstances of life. The work was labourous for this portion of the season but we didn't mind too much as Karla had such a big heart and wanted to help her. I bet the garden will be lovely come summer time! The ad is up to date and I would recommend spending some time at Karla's property and enjoying the beautiful area and very nice people. We will be back I'm sure in the future.

Lilu is an extraordinary young woman. Loving and caring. She has a very soft energy and having her at home was a blessing. She is also a great cook. I will love to have her back anytime. And of course I definitely recommend her. She is absolutely great. ☀️🙏

Luca And Ellie were great Hosts. I stayed in the bungalow and honestly.. the best night's sleep ive had in Thailand. Litterly a stone throw away from your own beach. This was my first workaway experience, and I hope the rest of the places will be this groovy. Ellies cooking and secret recepie ice cream made the stay feel like a real family home. The boat is cool and I hope to see Luca sailing the 7 seas soon!

I had an amazing time with Katherine and Paul in Bellingen. we ate great home cooked food and the little cottage was cozy and comfortable. Paul and Katherine trusted me to work independently and complete the jobs they needed. The property is lovely surrounding by lush plants and is nice and quiet at nighttime for a peaceful nights sleep. Paul and Katherine made lovely meals and we all ate together and had great conversations. They are such kind and welcoming hosts I would recommend them to any volunteer workers coming to the area! Thank you guys I really appreciated you hospitality :)

I had a really great time here! Tina and Paul took excellent care of me. I got to experience the local traditions of Japan (Kimono Festival, Miso Workshop, dining out, etc.) and also met wonderful locals in Ibaraki along with other volunteers! They also provide us volunteers with bikes. Wishing all the best for this project in the future! Thank you so much, Tina and Paul! I will definitely return in the future to see how the project progresses!

Marie and David very generously took me in for a last minute stay so that I could travel with my friend a bit longer before we parted ways. I am indebted to their hospitality. I helped with weeding/pruning, moving animals between paddocks with Marie, and log-splitting with Dave (possibly my favorite part! So much fun). Days were filled with stories about the area and their lives; while I could have done without the occasional racial/presumptive remarks in said stories, I am grateful to the many insights they offered us regarding places to visit in the Geraldine area and beyond. We walked up Hautekerekere/Little Mt Peel one of our mornings off, swam in the gorgeous river, and spent several days exploring Geraldine. I am now hooked on a having a regular morning tea (thanks Marie), and will miss her dinners. Overall, with generous hosts and people and much to explore in the area, would recommend! Thank you again!!

𝐀 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭, 𝐚 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬! My 26-day journey (Feb 23 - Mar 20, 2026) has come to an end, and what a fascinating and emotionally fulfilling experience it has been! I stayed in a very peaceful area of Nonthaburi, far away from the noise and rush of Bangkok. I spent a lot of time walking around, admiring the simple rice fields that reminded me so much of my home in Vietnam. I even took a short 6km taxi ride to attend Sunday Mass at a local Catholic church three times during my stay. My daily tasks mostly took place in the afternoons, focusing on teaching English to my host, Napat. Napat is an incredibly kind, interesting, and hospitable guy. Honestly, he is extremely smart, and his actual academic qualifications are way beyond mine! He only has two main hurdles with his English. First, from primary school to university, he was taught to pronounce English using Thai transliteration. Even now, when he learns a new word, he still notes down the pronunciation in Thai script! Second, because he has such a highly logical mind, he tends to pause and process his thoughts deeply during real-time conversations, making it a bit difficult for him to reflect and convey his ideas instantly. I am writing this review with three main purposes: 1. To Napat and his brother: Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You guys took such great care of me—from providing delicious meals to ensuring I had a wonderful and comfortable place to sleep. My stay was absolutely flawless and heartwarming. 2. A personal message to Napat: My friend, please keep practicing your English listening skills continuously. Remember to learn full sentences instead of isolated words. Keep practicing your pronunciation by reading out loud to Google Translate, and try to use Duolingo more often. I know you hate using your phone for studying, but the desktop/computer version is just as great! Keep it up! 3. To future Workawayers: First, please be patient with Napat. Give him the time he needs to process and express his thoughts in English. If you have ever learned a second language, you will understand this struggle. Second, if you have any good methods for teaching pronunciation (like using IPA, word emphasis, and intonation), please share them and guide him! Lastly, about the location: This is a premium "village-style" residential area. It is exceptionally peaceful and perfect for "introverts" or those who are "mature enough" to appreciate tranquility and explore local markets on their own. To get to central Bangkok, you will need to take a taxi or a taxi combined with the MRT. However, if you are a remote worker like me, this place is absolute heaven. Fun fact: I actually managed to finish writing my own book during my stay here! 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁!

Dear Chloe, It was my impressive to work with you for one week at my school in Battambang, Cambodia, You did an amazing job to help students to learn from you such as pronunciation, speaking, and basic grammar moreover you help us to improve teacher capability through meeting and sharing some improvement points. You are the creative person and easy for us to make communication, I am really proud of having you as a part of my school. All of us will missing you with our great memories. Best wishes

Chloe was just fabulous with everything we put on her plate. She was amazing with clicking pictures of our rescue pets and creating content that gave visibility to our work. She was an excellent addition to our project and we wish her the best in her travels. Hope she can join us again in the future.

We are so glad we met Fleur.. and proud to be her last workaway in India.. we had a memorable week all together. She joined us when we were already hosting 4 other workawayers, but since the day she arrived (even though being tired), she adapted quickly and spread her energy in the farm. She was literally leading the pack in all the activities, like painting the gate, cleaning and painting the pool.. she made everything cool.. so determined and dedicated in the projects.. In some way she made our job easy. Fleur is a free, open minded, conscious and independent gorgeous woman. She has been all around the world, i remember her telling us it was her second world trip. And its amazing to see how much knowledge and pleasurable moments she has collected, we had unlimited conversation about women rights, freedom, cultural comparisons, AI, religion and the list goes on.. we benefitted mutually from the long talks. Fleur is a pleasant soul, always ready to vibe, anytime ready to share her time and space. We had busy working days, and easy cozy night celebrations. I have to mention that she is a party bomb, with her ithas already begun before you had the thought.. We loved it so much.. Letting her go was difficult, but we parted promising each other to meet very soon. Glad that I have a new friend from the Netherlands. Some people mark your journey with their strong presence, Fleur is one such person, we can't believe it was only a week, funny! Really feels like we have known her for a life time.. such a feeling! Wishing her good continuation, what we tell the good students.. and LOTS OF LOVE ❤️❤️❤️ Prayers from Reengaram family

The farm is incredibly beautiful, peaceful and quiet. Siddharta and Nirmal were very communicative, generous, and flexible and made me feel at home. Whilst I was there the work consisted of planting seeds and mulching, but they are very flexible in the ways you can help and which hours worked. The team I worked with were very friendly and made me feel welcome. The food is great and accommodation is lovely. If there was ever an issue Nirmal was very responsive and helpful. I really enjoyed relaxing in the cafe during my free time, its absolutely stunning, and using the gym! There has been so much love and thought put into the farm, it was a priviledge to spend time there. Would recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful time and getting involved in organic farming!

Wow! What an experience! Looking for genuine warmth, hospitality, and simplicity? At Donetta and Yuri's, you'll find it all! I was wonderfully welcomed and made to feel part of their daily routine and family life. I learned so much from them about the realities of Black American history, and it was a truly enriching experience! They touched my heart. Thank you, Donetta, thank you, Yuri.

We feel very lucky that Roger and Brenda were our first Workaway hosts. From the very beginning they made us feel very welcome and part of the place. It was also great to stay there together with other travellers, which created a fun and international atmosphere. We often spent time together as a group, which made the experience even more special. One highlight was definitely the evening we all went to a pub quiz together, which was a lot of fun. The work in the orchard was varied and satisfying, and it was nice to see the results of what we had done at the end of the day. Roger was very relaxed about the work and made sure it was never too much, which we really appreciated. We also often spent our breaks at Manakau Market next door, which had really delicious food. Both Roger and Brenda are wonderful people and we really enjoyed the many good conversations with them. All in all it was a wonderful Workaway experience and we’re very grateful for the time we spent there. Hopefully our paths will cross again somewhere in the world, maybe even one day in Hamburg!

Pasé unos días en casa de Lilli, ¡es una anfitriona increíble! Charlamos mucho y disfruté ayudarla en distintas tareas como quitar clavos de madera, sacar malas hierbas y ayudar con la limpieza del refugio y del camping. ¡Comí súper bien! Hace más de dos meses que viajo por la Patagonia y mi estancia en su casa, desconectada de todo, fue genial. Paisajes magníficos, tranquilidad absoluta y una anfitriona de gran calidad :) ¡Gracias Lilli!

Cory and molly was soo good ! They help me a lot Iwas soo happy to have them at home ! Thank you guys !

I stayed with Cony and Michel for two weeks and it was truly the best time ever. The work we got to do was so interesting. Most of the days we helped Cony with building the walls for their new house. It was so great to see our progress in the end! But I also got to pick apples, make apple juice and compott, which I enjoyed aswell. The best thing about my stay was the food. Cony and Michel prepare excellent meals and it is so much fun to sit with them and talk. They are incredibly kind and so fun and open. With Michel our group of volunteers played a lot of games every evening. I also got to bake some cakes and spend a lot of time with their dogs. Their alpacas are also super cute :) I would love to come back in the future and wish I could’ve stayed a little longer… I can not thank you guys enough for the time I spent with you!