Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 5

My stay with Therese was my first Workaway experience, and I couldn’t have asked for anything better. I had a wonderful time; the house was really cosy and the garden was lovely – I left a piece of my heart by the stream. I cleared the weeds to prepare the ground for spring and removed the moss from the stream. Therese is very flexible with her schedule; we spent many evenings chatting about all sorts of things and I got to taste her excellent cooking. There’s plenty to see in the area where she lives and there’s no shortage of nature. I hope to see her again in the future; she is such a kind person and I cherished every moment with her, Ziggy and Zora.

We truly loved having Dom with us. He helped so much with gardening and general maintenance, always putting care and heart into everything he did. He’s very reliable and comfortable working on his own, which we really appreciated, and he brought such a warm, easygoing presence to our home. We’re very grateful for his time here and would wholeheartedly recommend him to any future hosts!

We really enjoyed meeting and hosted Carla, it was just 3 weeks but she really became part of our family, we enjoyed having chats, we shared lots of stories, laughs and culture exchange. Our baby Ayla loved her and really enjoyed playing and spending time with her . Carla is a lovely, smart and responsible girl for her young age. Thank you Carla, you know how much we value you and you’re welcome back anytime!

Francesca stayed with me for 2 weeks and was a wonderful workawayer and house guest. While here she worked hard in the garden clearing, cleaning and restoring 2 streams, bringing the vegetable beds and area back to life and restoring old stones that were covered in moss and weeds to their former glory. It was pleasure to have her here, eat home made pasta and pizza and enjoy a taste of Italy. I recommend her to any future hosts.

The family is soo nice and I really enjoyed staying at their place. They are kind, warm, and showed me a lot of things what I can do in Menorca and made wonderful experiences such as sailing and hiking. I enjoyed hearing their stories about travel and ideas about everything, learned a lot and got inspired. I was so comfortable with them and appreciate for everything, definitely would love to go back near future!

I've had a very good experience with Thais and Uli: they're both very nice person and it was a pleasure being with them and discovering their life. I was staying in their former house which had (for me) a good level of comfort! The work was pretty manual, mainly focused on the soil, the rocks and the garden. It was cool to have lunch with Thais & Uli after the ~4h of work, and then I'd usually go by the local "pool" which has cenote's water. The place is isolated and very calm which for me was perfect!

Mariel, te extrañaremos mucho, compartir contigo fue muy especial, siempre con una sonrisa y vibrando alto, positiva en todo momento, me encanta tu energía y tu humor hehehe que buen humor, extrañare mucho las bromas "yiaaa". Te deseo todo lo mejor en todos tus proyectos, disfruta mucho Canadá, que todo lo que venga sea bonito para ti. Vuelve cuando quieras

Patricia and Willy were at great couple to have here. Helpfull, positive, making good food, and very friendly. Thanks you for everything and welcome back to Norway =)

I had such a great time teaching here! I got to teach 7th, 8th, and 9th grade, and later on I assisted in the lower grades as well. Learning how to teach in a way that kept the students engaged was challenging, but extremely rewarding. Many times I had to improvise, however, the students are very respectful and kind, and will make you feel at home. The school days fly by quickly, leaving you with ample time to relax in the afternoon and evening, and the apartment was very comfortable. Mr Ariel has a great personality. He is funny, easygoing, and caring. I really enjoyed working with him and all of the other teachers as well. I am grateful for the time I got to spend here, for I ended up learning a lot and growing as a person. Also the fruit in Cofradía is delicious! Any one who puts in the effort to help out at this school is bound to be rewarded with a rich experience.

We had a very nice time with Florian as he is a social, easy-going guy, willing to help and also independant enough to take initiatives! Thank you for all the good French bread you baked, all the nice talks and walks with Karhu, all the work with piling wood... We're glad that you ended up your year of travel with us, good luck with everything and welcome back!

I enjoyed staying at David's place and learned a lot from him about the area especially history and culture. His garden is very beautiful and I enjoyed working there. Thank you very much for having me!

I stayed with David and the burgeoning community for about 1 month Dec- Jan during the winter time! I had a wonderful and intimate experience ranging from the winter solstice ecstatic dance gathering, to Christmas festivities with David’s family, and a New Year’s Eve intentional celebration with David , his partner Clarity, and another Workawayer! The land is well-balanced between wild and civilized including forest, pasture fields, and a beautiful little creek running through. There are an assortment of canvas tents, various tiny home like structures, lovely outdoor kitchen and composting toilets, bonfire, big veggie gardens, wood fired sauna and hot tub, sweat lodge, and more! The eating situation is sufficiently stocked with nourishing, natural foods; we usually do breakfast on our own and have communal lunches and dinners. I really valued my time here, especially the weekly check in meetings, deeply and intentionally listening and communicating with each other. I liked it so much I will be returning in the spring to share more lovely and constructively challenging moments together!

I stayed one month at Mireya and Gigi's place. I've had a good time there. Concerning the work, everything happens outside in the garden : cleaning paths, removing grown grass, harvesting fruits, digging a canal for the rain water... and a lot more ! I was working in the morning until lunch time, and then I was free to do whatever I wanted. About lunch, Mireya is a really good cook and I ate delicious and varied meals every day. For the dinner, I usually got the leftovers from lunch, or cooked myself something quick (pastas. 🤪) I also took part of daily chores, like cleaning the dishes or my room & bathroom naturaly. Or filling the water barrels for daily use. There's plenty of things to do here in Cochabamba ! Like hiking on the Cristo's hill, offering you a great 360 view on the city, going to restaurants, or trying zumba classes !! You can easily reach the city center thanks to the trufis that pick you up and drop off right in front of the house. The house is super lovely, and there are two rooms and a bathroom for the volunteers, offering you comfort and privacy.

Wir hatten eine wunderschöne Zeit bei Carolyn und sind sehr dankbar für die Erfahrung, die wir bei ihr machen durften. Sie ist eine herzliche, offene und inspirierende Gastgeberin, bei der man sich vom ersten Moment an willkommen fühlt. Carolyn ist außerdem sehr zuverlässig und organisiert - Absprachen haben immer bestens funktioniert, und man konnte sich jederzeit auf sie verlassen. Besonders beeindruckt hat uns ihr Permakultur-Garten, den sie mit viel Wissen, Leidenschaft und Hingabe für den Eigenbedarf bewirtschaftet. Wir konnten viel lernen – nicht nur über nachhaltigen Anbau, sondern auch über einen bewussteren Umgang mit Natur und Ressourcen. Die Aufgaben waren abwechslungsreich und gut zu bewältigen, und Carolyn hat sich immer Zeit genommen, Dinge zu erklären und uns einzubeziehen. Gleichzeitig blieb genug Raum, um die Umgebung zu erkunden und die Zeit zu genießen. Auch der Austausch mit ihr war sehr bereichernd – voller interessanter Gespräche, neuer Perspektiven und inspirierender Ideen. Wir können einen Aufenthalt bei Caroline von Herzen empfehlen und würden jederzeit gerne wiederkommen!

This was our first experience with Workaway, we were hesitant, but happy we jumped in. Normally we wouldn't accept volunteers for shorter periods because we want them to get used to the environment and get to know the place , but Lucas and Servane did all of that in a minute. They came at the time we most needed help and jumped in doing everything asked for and more. It was so lovely having them and we miss them already. Good travels!

I was there for two months and I would recommend this to anyone looking to gain some teaching experience or looking to culturally immerse themselves. The community and surrounding areas are very interesting and I had a great time exploring during my weekends. The bilingual school is full of very nice children and the school itself is very modern. Carol and Ana are really good bosses and I made some amazing relationships with the students and community members. I will definitely be coming back one day to Ocotepeque.

I had an amazing experience there! I originally planned to stay for two weeks but ended up staying much longer (6weeks) because I enjoyed it so much. Mauricio and Jenny are incredibly friendly and kind, and they made me feel welcome from the very beginning. The work is easy and fair, and the place itself is absolutely beautiful. I’m really grateful for this experience!

I spend one and a half week with Kathie and Isa and am really grateful for my time with them in Urubamba. They welcomed me so kind and are a lovely family I am happy to met. Moreover, we had some unforgettable day trips to beautiful places here in the area, where we mostly created content for social media. I had a lot of fun taking pictures and videos, exploring the incredible landscapes and warm culture. But surely to spend time with these amazing girls was the best part, I could draw together with Isa and spend time with her in between editing the content, we had a lot of wonderful Picknicks together and a lot of fun singing together in the car.

Luna stayed with us last summer. It was a very good experience! We had a lot of workawayers at that moment. She came with a good energy and helped us a lot at home, cooking, cleaning... Coming from a big family, she is very mature and proactive. She is responsable and reliable. That is an important quality. Luna understands quickly the chores and what a community needs 😉. I recommand Luna without hesitation!! 👍

Pauline stayed with us for three and a half weeks and was a wonderful addition to our team. She is a very friendly, kind, and positive person who integrated seamlessly into both our team and the group, contributing to a truly great atmosphere during her stay. She approached all her tasks with dedication and care. Whether working on landscaping, painting, or other responsibilities, she completed everything to a very high standard. Pauline was always helpful, showed great initiative, and had a strong awareness of what needed to be done. Beyond her work, she was a pleasure to be around. We shared many enjoyable evenings together, and she played an important role in making the group experience so special. We would happily recommend Pauline to any future host and wish her all the very best for her future path.