Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 4

I adapted myself to the slow-paced and simple lifestyle in Malaysia within 4weeks. Upon returning to Beijing, I felt severe discomfort and still adjusting:). Jojo, thank you for accepting us to participate in your meaningful project, 4weeks really felt short! I met so many people from different countries and cultures, we work and chat together like a family, drink Teh Tarik, play cards, guitar and music, draw and paint, learn welding, and support on the KECIK'S TRAIL. You always find opportunities we can experience more local culture, such as attending local wedding, karaoke, cultural events, Zapin dance, half-boiled eggs. Before I left, I observed how you fasting in Ramadan and even learn to make Ketupat (really frustrated for the first hour finally made it!!!). Additionally, for the first time I observed how the Malaysian Chinese celebrating the Spring Festival, made local Chinese friends and had good conversations. I am also glad to have left some Chinese elements in your project(honored to be your first Chinese volunteer). This chill, cross-cultural, and joyful experience in Batu Pahat will be always in my heart. Although Thomas is still young, I believe this experience is also very important for his future life. I hope you continue to advance your project in the way and pace you want. We will always support you in a different way. When Thomas grows up, he must visit again to see improvements in Wawasan and your project. Enjoy and have fun! Eid Mubarak:)

Marie referred me to a partner organization in the south of St. Louis. There, I received a very warm welcome from the host family and was accommodated comfortably. I was able to work directly with the children and/or help create teaching materials. Both the person in charge on site and Marie were always there for me. I could express my needs at any time, and they were immediately addressed to ensure I had the best possible stay. Thank you very much for this wonderful experience!

I had a wonderful time with Corrina and everyone in the household (including the sweet fur babies, who kept me company). I felt truly welcomed and made felt right at home! I am very glad I got to meet and bond with everyone -- we had such interesting and funny conversations during my visit. Enjoyed going birdwatching, attending cultural events in the city, visiting museums, hiking near the coast, learning to make kimchi, and sharing delicious meals together. Thank you again so much for everything! ◡̈

Christina is a truly talented woman. Independent, capable of organizing herself and handling every request in a mature, responsible, and respectful manner. She's reliable and capable of handling even delicate situations with presence and maturity, and she's also a great listener. Thank you, Christina, for what you've brought to this place. I would definitely recommend her to anyone! Thank you 🙏

Hi there, we were quite happy to host them, Maurice and Yasmin are very hard working and fit perfectly with the project. They are quite flexible and happy to work at a hostel. We wish them good luck.

We had an amazing stay and can highly recommend this experience. We felt very welcomed from the moment we arrived and throughout the whole week. It was a great opportunity to learn more about ecology and sustainable practices, and we really appreciated all the knowledge shared with us. Thanks to this stay, we also discovered a unique and beautiful part of Australia’s nature. Overall, it was a very enriching and memorable experience.

Staying with Katina was such a special experience, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better first Workaway. From the moment I arrived, she went out of her way to make me feel comfortable and at home. Being so far away for the first time could have been overwhelming, but Katina made it feel easy, she truly cares about the people who stay with her and wants everyone to have the best possible experience. The tasks were easy and the hours are clearly communicated. And of course, I can’t forget the cats! They brought so much joy to my time there, I especially miss Michonne and Timmy so much already. I’m so grateful for everything Katina shared with me during my stay. I would recommend this experience to anyone looking for an unforgettable Workaway.

I really enjoyed Adria and Judit's visit. Perhaps what I enjoyed most were the conversations we had on a very broad range of topics. They are both highly intelligent, professional people who have travelled widely and their breadth of life experience made them very interesting conversationalists. I learned heaps about Catalonia in particular, and Spain to a lesser extent. Being highly trained in their respective fields certainly didn't make them at all arrogant or aloof as they got down and did whatever work was needed around the farm. They showed initiative too, doing some tasks without me always having to direct them. I was dealing with an injury while Jusit and Adria were staying and they were both very considerate in helping out around the house. Adria is a great cook and I got to try several Catalonian dishes that he likes to cook, while Judit always ensured the kitchen was left spotless after every meal. I'm very happy to recommend them both to future workaway hosts.

What a splendid time we had at Damien’s – so much so that we extended for a third week with him. Lorinna and the surrounding region have spectacular nature, but the farm itself is just beautiful: full of native trees and huge ferns, teeming with all sorts of birds, and home to wallabies, pademelons, and possums, among other creatures. Our routine was very pleasant: we had an early start in the fields, followed by mid-morning breakfast, and we continued working until lunch time; the afternoons were all ours to chill or explore. Although there was a lot of weeding to do in the carrot patch (we dubbed our campaign “The Amaranth Wars” – which we actually enjoyed!), Damien always tried to give us a variety of tasks to keep us entertained, and we also ended up brush cutting, splitting wood, planting veggies, mulching, installing an irrigation system for the potatoes, and even helping drench his flock of sheep, which was very interesting. In our free time we enjoyed exploring the huge property, going to the lake nearby, doing some hiking, or just relaxing in one of the nicest accommodations you can find on WorkAway :) Damien was a fantastic host. Thoughtful, genuinely curious about our backgrounds, generous with his knowledge and with his space (what a marvellous home he built, we absolutely loved cooking in his kitchen!), and caring for our wellbeing at all times. He is an intelligent man with a very interesting life story, a good sense of humour, and great cooking skills – because he’s also a modest person, he won’t agree to this, but it’s all true. The day usually ended with a shared dinner, and we enjoyed many good conversations and nice meals together, for which we are grateful. One night, Damien hosted a delicious potluck dinner with family and friends, and another day he took us to a great gathering with other WorkAwayers, organised by one of the other very cool hosts in the area (Arana & Nick – thanks guys!). We also enjoyed spending some time with Damien’s daughter and family, who were super kind and friendly to us- they even took us on an amazing hike to the Cradle Mountain National Park, one of the most beautiful natural sites we got to experience during our time in Australia. Willow the black Kelpie was a great addition to the team, and it was very cool to see the trusting relationship between her and Damien. We can only recommend staying at Damien’s to anyone enjoying proper farm work, good food, off-grid living, and authentic cultural exchange. Thanks Damien, we’ll wait for you in Europe whenever you take the trip!

April was only with me for a few day while I attended a couple of dog shows. In that time she looked after the dogs extremely well. I would recommend her to anyone and hopes April comes back to visit. I can not fault her. Thanks April

We had a really pleasant stay here and truly enjoyed our time. the environment felt comfortable and easy to live in. The house is very well-equipped and has everything you might need, especially the kitchen, which had plenty of ingredients and tools, making cooking both simple and enjoyable. overall, we felt very comfortable in daily life. We also had the chance to be involved in many different activities during our stay. We cooked a lot together, and sharing meals was one of the most enjoyable parts of our time there. We helped with cleaning and daily tasks, and we also learned many new practical skills. As complete beginners, we even got an introduction to welding, which was very exciting for us. We participated in painting, gardening, and various construction tasks like shoveling, building stairs, working with cement, and filtering sand. We also helped in making and maintaining the garden, cleaning the attics, and lighting the stove every day with wood. One of the highlights for us was learning how to bake bread from Elham, which we truly enjoyed and will always remember. The host is not very social, but for us, this created a calm and relaxed environment where everyone could enjoy their own rhythm. Overall, we had a great experience and It was hard saying goodbye specially to the cats and the best dog in the world, Popoke. We are grateful for the time we spent here. Thank you for hosting us!

Sara and Lucy were absolutely brilliant workaways, they were clean and tidy and so helpful with any task. Couldn’t ask for better workaways, would highly recommend them to anyone.

Dennis was extremely hard working and was very helpful. He was honest and friendly.

This couple did excellent work at my place. They constructed several hugel culture mounds and built some stairs as well as lots of tidying in the garden. They were able to work independently and got on with all the tasks I asked them to do

Luis und Kathi waren sehr angenehme Hausgäste und sehr hilfsbereite Workawayer. Durch das gelernte Tischlerhandwerk konnten sie enorm viel dazu beitragen, dass alte Dinge wieder ein schönes Aussehen erlangten. Die beiden ergänzen sich sehr gut in allen Dingen die sie gemeinsam erledigen, und es ist schön zu beobachten, wie unglaublich nett sie dabei miteinander umgehen. Sie arbeiten sehr überlegt, gewissenhaft und genau und haben selbst große Freude an ihrer Arbeit. Durch die Hilfe in meinem Haus haben wir einen großen Schritt bei der Einrichtung und somit Gemütlichkeit des Wohnens gemacht. Unser gemeinsames Abendessen war immer kommunikativ und nett und wir waren gar nicht so schlechte Köche! Ich wünsche Kati und Luis weiterhin alles Gute und viel Erfolg für ihr Studium. Sie sind jedenfalls und gerne in meinem Haus willkommen.

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Working here for the last 2 months has been amazing! It's a very light workload - teaching is really only on the weekends unless there is a summer camp going on. All of the kids are great and easy to teach because most already know English from school. There is not a lot of structure for teaching - you have the freedom to create whatever lessons and activities you want.The house is amazing, the family is super accommodating to all of your needs, and you get all 3 meals provided every day! Annie is a very kind host and is great at communicating. It's the perfect opportunity if you're looking to work with kids, gain experience teaching English, or just want to be out of Bangkok for a little bit - it's close to the river and easy to relax outside here. The neighborhood is very quiet and serves as a restful break for fellow travelers like me!

Sebastien is really hard working and motivated. During his stay he helped us water all the trees around the farm. He also worked with our farm hands David & Michael to plant some cactus near the fences. He has a great attitude and was always willing to lend a hand and work on extra things on top of the tasks he was given :)

Alberto & Florencia are an absolutely lovely, sympathetic couple. They bring so much warmth and positive energy wherever they go — it was infectious! We felt genuinely happy to have them as guests on our farm; they were respectful, kind, and a real joy to host. We’d love nothing more than to welcome them back anytime. Hope to see you again soon!

Aisie was wonderful to host! She is friendly, has a great personality and was willing to lend a hand in any activities that were happening at the farm. She was busy watering and planting trees, weeding and tending to the garden among many other things. Her contribution was much appreciated and would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for help :)