Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 3

My stay in Bakhtapur with Léna and Bishow was great, unfortunately I got sick during the second week and it prevented me from investing myself into the project as much as I wanted, but it was still a great adventure. Even during my illness period, all the staff were so nice with me, always bringing me the food in my room, and I felt so grateful about all these little treats. I hope everything will be going well for you at the farm, and I'm really eager to come back, hopefully in a better physical condition :)

Thank you so much for the kind words! Those three weeks truly flew by, but the memories and the friendship made will definitely stick with me. It was a joy to be welcomed into your home and given the creative freedom to paint that mural! I’m really glad I got to leave a little piece of myself there. I’ll cherish the serene atmosphere you’ve created and the lifestyle you embody. Your grounded and peaceful energy made the experience easy:) your're genuinely a cool and inspiring person to be around. You were so hospitable and made me feel so welcome from the start. I left feeling inspired by your lifestyle and grateful for the connection we built. Wishing you all the very best and will see you in the future again.

We had a great time staying over her. We spend one week here, during Tèt Holiday, and we were lucky to be there at the same time as Alice and her family. They are extremely hospitable, welcoming and kind. They really made us feel at home and immersed us in their family and Vietnamese culture. Itself is a wonderful place. Only 1,5h west of Hanoi, located on the top of a green, quiet hill. The views on the mountains are stunning. The work we had to do was very light, and mainly related to taking- and editing good photos and (drone)videos they can use for their website and (booking)profiles. Other than that we helped in taking care of the common areas, and some very simple cleaning/DIY. We highly recommend!

Jean was an absolute pleasure to host. From day one, he integrated seamlessly into our project and approached everything with professionalism and care. He helped us significantly with our social media presence, creating high-quality content that truly captured the spirit of the place. His work was thoughtful, well executed, and aligned beautifully with our vision. He also did a fantastic job preparing the spaces for guests and managing check-in and check-out. He handled responsibilities with organization and attention to detail, which is incredibly important in our operation. We felt confident trusting him with real responsibility. He communicated clearly, followed through on commitments, and maintained a positive attitude throughout his stay. We’re genuinely grateful for his contribution and would welcome him back anytime. Any host would be lucky to have him.

Honest Review We agreed clearly on 5 working days and 2 days off. After one week, the host asked me to be flexible and work 6 days with 1 day off. I agreed in good faith. However, when I later took my second day off (based on our original agreement), I was told it was a “misunderstanding.” Shortly after, I was informed that the host no longer wanted volunteers and that if I wished to stay, I would need to pay for accommodation. What made this more confusing was that another volunteer was allowed to continue staying. Throughout my stay, communication was clear and respectful.... yet decisions and expectations seemed to change unexpectedly, day after day, without consistency with previous agreements. Flexibility should go both ways. Clear agreements should be honored. I genuinely wish the host well and hope the system and communication process can improve, so clarity and respectful agreements become the priority for future Workawayers. Transparency is always better.

Carla was a joy to host. She was a hard worker who asked if anything was not clear. She was great company. I highly recommend her and I hope she has a wonderful time in New Zealand.

Hermoso compartir con Eva, nuestras ideas, costumbres y mucha charla; gracias por tu apoyo aquí en la familia, dejaste una huella en nuestros corazones y de los que te conocieron.

Million thanks to you and all volunteers for your time and support our school. We are really appreciated all of you and your efforts. I'm doing my best to keep the school open and my family love to have you all and others as well to have more fun. We would like to say sorry for our family and students if there's anything have made unhappy and regret in your time with us. We do need more volunteers from now on. And recommend you for others that needs your help as well. Thanks 🙏🙏🙏🙏. Don't hesitate to contact us to join us ASAP. All loves and looking forward to meeting new volunteers.

We had a wonderful experience staying in Sovannarith's house! His family is welcoming and nice, and the children of the school are wonderful! The house is situated in a small village and right next to the school, so there is no need to commute. You give classes 3 to 4 times a day, depending on the amount of volunteers around. The level of English of the children vary, but they are all eager to learn and in a good mood! Walking around the village was also a nice experience, as everyone smiles and waives at you; very welcoming! I would definitely recommend staying with Sovannarith, as you will learn a lot about the Khmer culture and it is wonderful to be with the kids (both teaching and playing during breaks)!

I stayed with Tim & Sophie for a week and what a fantastic week it was. They are deeply inspiring and welcoming people. I am delighted to have had the experience of contributing briefly to the restoration of part of the façade. I learned a lot in a short time thanks to their patience and detailed explanations. I loved the house, which is truly unique and cosy and I also loved the family and community atmosphere, the fantastic food and the homemade bread. Finally, Tim and Sophie are very organised and very clear about what they expect from their visitors, which makes things much easier! I highly recommend an experience with them!

I think when you imagine what you'd like to find out if a volunteer you'd be imagining these guys, self-starting energetic intelligent capable and diligent . Not only did they do all the tasks we threw at them but they came up with many improvements on their own and kept themselves busy , we also had a lot of laughs a ton of fun adventures and some creative inspired moments together and I would love to have these guys back anytime

I had a wonderful time staying at Sarndra's home. She is a very inspiring person with fantastic stories to tell, who lovingly develops her beautiful crazy garden and terraces. She creates a warm, family-like and friendly atmosphere in her home, with several workawayers under her roof. I felt at home there and met some wonderful people. I highly recommend the experience!

I had an amazing experience at the villa last year (2025). I helped with social media content creation for the centre itself and also for it's yoga teachers who were running retreats there. The staff are very friendly and always available should you need - I was given a lot of freedom to manage my time but also received guidance which was a good balance. The food was amazing, and the shared room very comfortable.

Our host family's home is located in a quiet town surrounded by nature. The house looked straight out of a storybook. Our host family is strict Buddhist, and we calmed by listening to the Buddhist chants with the fragrant tea Hemantha brewed every morning. They taught us a lot about the Buddhist mindset, which we hope to apply to our future life. Nisha can cook high-quality meals very quickly. She is also very good with her hands, and her sewing skills made the room even more beautiful. Rukshan is a very studious and earnest young man. He always made sure we were comfortable. He took us to various places around Bandarawela. It was a very memorable adventure! Our poor English may have exhausted them, but they were very kind and dealt with us. Thank you for everything.

Nik stayed with us for 3 weeks. He painted the most magnificent mural on a large inside wall in our home. An incredible artist. The result was so much better than I imagined. He is an absolute delight to have around. A beautiful, positive, calm energy. He is polite, respectful, motivated and a hard worker. I'm so happy to have made this connection with Nik and looking forward to him coming back again one day.

My time with Vu and her family may have been short, but it was filled to the brim with warmth, laughter, and moments I’ll carry with me for a long time. Vu is such a thoughtful and genuinely caring person. From the very beginning, she made me feel completely at ease. We shared so many meaningful conversations and exchanged stories from our lives. Spending time with her son was a lot of fun. He is very creative, full of energy, and taught me quite a bit about dinosaurs. I really enjoyed playing and learning with him. Helping Vu with her blog felt natural and never like work. She explained everything clearly and made the whole experience smooth and relaxed, which I really appreciated. As this was my first Workaway experience, I didn’t quite know what to expect. But from the moment I arrived, I was welcomed so warmly and truly felt like part of the family. Being included in daily life gave me a beautiful glimpse into Korean culture, routines, and traditions, and I’m so grateful for that. Thank you for opening your home and sharing your life with me. I’d love to see you again the next time I come to Korea.

Ilse arrived with her friend Hannah and stayed with me for three nights. During this time they worked well together, cleaning my windows, deep-cleaning the annex room and shovelling compost from the bin into the tunnel house. They are pleasant young ladies who followed instructions and always put away the equipment they had used. They baked a wonderful chocolate cake!

Thank you. Really. When someone comes from thousands of kilometers away and ends up feeling at home here, that means we did something right but it also means you came with an open heart. That’s not something we can create for you. You brought that with you. What you experienced here , the random invitations to weddings, eating in strangers’ homes, working side by side with the community, laughing over simple meals that’s the real traveling. It’s not curated. It’s not staged,it can never be planned. It’s just life as it is. And I’m glad you got to see it from the inside. Afiq and Zakir will be smiling big when they read this. Around here, food is never just food , it’s how we welcome people, how we build trust, how we become family. You didn’t just spend a month here. You became part of the rhythm of this place. And whether you realize it or not, you left something of yourself here too. Batu Pahat will always have space for you. Come back when your heart starts pulling again.

I had two really interesting and funny weeks, at the marina with Killian and Pascal. Learned about the maintenance of a sailboat, cooking and the lifestyle in general. I recommend anyone that wants some insight on sailing.

We had a great time with Roos and Iris at our school and community when they were helping with school project activities working with our local teachers hand to hand to help kids teaching materials We’re welcoming them again