Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 5

I had a fantastic week at Janice and Darryl's place! They are both so kind and so interesting to talk to. They made it a fun week for me by inviting me to meet their friends and locals in town, as well as giving me a variety of interesting work such as morning chores for the animals, helping around the house, and cooking dinner occasionally. I especially enjoyed the conversations the three of us had over a variety of topics, and I am grateful that I spent my workaway here. Thank you very much Janice and Darryl and see you both again soon!

This is such a lovely and welcoming family. The host and her kind husband made me feel at home from the very beginning. They have two wonderful children, a smart and energetic 2-year-old boy, whose second birthday I had the pleasure of celebrating with their extended family, and a sweet 6-month-old daughter. My main role was to spend time with the children, keeping them engaged both at home and during outings to the park or supermarket. I also helped with a few small tasks in the kitchen when needed. The responsibilities were light, and the atmosphere was relaxed and supportive. Overall, I had a great experience with the family. The location is also very nice and convenient. I truly appreciate their hospitality and kindness, and I wish them all the very best for the future.

Andrea and Klaus were respectful visitors and a pleasure to host in our home. With their constant and untiring help we achieved great progress on our projects, Andrea has prepared the gardens for winter produce while Klaus did great work preparing for the renovation of our shed. They have stored the firewood for this winter. They are self motivated and we would highly recommend them to any host. Best wishes from Paul and Barb.

Ok, I’m finally leaving feedback about Zaki and his family. Last December, I stayed for three weeks. After a long journey, it was my last Workaway — and I can say that I ended it in the best way. The welcoming, easy-going attitude and kindness of Zaki and his family are legendary, so I can only confirm it. It was really an opportunity to take a break in my journey and to reflect on my volunteering and my travels. We had very good discussions with Zaki and interesting chats about philosophy, deep cultural, roots Malaysian traditions, ways of life and nature, as well as religion and mystic stuff, which I’m really interested in in my everyday life. I also really connected with Yati: she’s very nice and kind, and we shared many good discussions. And of course the kids — Alicia and Ian. We played cards with Alicia and communicated in different ways with Ian. Both are cool and fun 😀. We visited the palm oil farm by motorbike, attended two weddings, helped with some easy tasks and had some fabulous meals! As I said several times, it was literally a culinary journey. I met amazing volunteers and made very good connections. Without forgetting the cats, with whom I like to say I was doing telepathy with. They said goodbye to me the day I left by taking turns climbing onto the bench with me. So yeah, it was a mix of sharing, enjoying life, resting, reflecting on my inner side, mystic and great experiences. I was really delighted, and for the last Workaway of this journey, it was even far more than I could have expected. In one word, I’m truly grateful. Thank you Zaki and Yati. I hope to see you again one day. Best wishes for you and everything ahead: a lot of Faith, Love and Light! 👍🙌🙏🙂

Nous avons été très bien accueillis chez Bernando et Macarena. Nous avons pu participer à un projet d'eco-construction très intéressant, ils se sont montrés très pédagogues avec nous ! Nous avons eu la chance de faire un échange culturel en apprenant et en parlant différentes langues ! Ce sont des personnes qui aiment découvrir et apprendre des volontaires, c'était un vrai plaisir ! Merci encore ☀️

Staying up in the mountains with Sebas was a real highlight of my trip! The views are amazing but make sure to bring a jacket in case it gets chilly. We built a chicken coup and enclosure so his chickens can have access to a better area for roaming. We also picked lots of blueberries to make into juice. On one of our off days, we went to Riobamba and Chimborazo volcano. I also got to meet his aunt and uncle and learn a bit about their farm too. Sebas will absolutely try to convince you to visit Galapagos and do some diving there. Make sure to ask him for his travel tips on Galapagos and around Ecuador too

I had a wonderful two weeks with Colin and Luisa. They are incredibly generous, warm, and welcoming people who made me feel at home from the very beginning. I really enjoyed the time spent with them and the other Workawayers, it was such a beautiful and fulfilling experience. A special thanks to Colin for the delicious lunches every day, as well as all the great conversations and laughter we shared during work. I learned a lot during my stay and truly appreciate everything. I hope to see you again someday :)

I am incredibly glad to have had the opportunity to stay with Carla and Tonino’s beautiful family! My stay with them was six weeks long and there has never been a dreary day! All of them are insanely welcoming! Carla connected me to a few other people and helped me make friends! I visited them in a rather tranquil time but Raffa and Greta always made sure to take away any form of boredom. As I spent a lot of my time there with Carla I can say she is such a lovely person and I felt completely at ease with her! Therefore, I would 100% recommend them to any other Workawayer!

Eli and Pierre’s two-week stay was a valuable and meaningful experience for us. We are delighted to have been a stop on their cycling trip from Belgium via France, Sardinia and Sicily. We found them to be extremely well-organised, genuinely friendly, incredibly helpful, polite and health-conscious. They have both been working hard in the vineyard and preparing the soil for the vegetable garden. Our conversations in English were challenging at times, but very interesting and entertaining. We said our goodbyes with a feeling of gratitude for having hosted such wonderful people. A huge thank you, Eli and Pierre! We’re sorry we couldn’t add anything to your experiences with goats – that’s just how it was :) We wish you all the best for your important project with goats, and lots of love and happiness for your Life!

Me encantó tener a Abigail en Ozeli. Que hermoso fue conocerte. Es una persona muy trabajadora y siempre dispuesta a ayudar. . Me gustó la comunicación y las ganas de aprender! Tienes una casa en Oaxaca siempre que desees regresar.!

Dear Francesca, Pepe, Jaida, Margherita and Nonna Bianca, Thank you so much for everything. I really had a wonderful time with you. Francesca and Nonna Bianca were very loving and caring. They always treated me with kindness, and I truly appreciated it. Pepe is not only a successful lawyer and very smart, but also incredibly kind and easy to talk to. I really respect him! The children are cute, kind, and smart. I’m really happy that I had a great time with them. Thank you again for such a great experience. I will come back to your place .see you 👍 Taichi

To show how much we enjoyed having Eliza around, she was the first worker we ever asked to stay longer. She was such a delight to have around - positive and ready for any task, wonderful company during meals and just a pleasure to have around. Smart, communicative and full of energy she was the perfect fit for us. Highly recommend her for any future work away hosts. Even the doggies who are usually standoffish to stranger took to her immediately.

Haylie was great - she did two separate stints with us house and animal sitting, as well as normal Workaway tasks while we were around. Great company, excellent dinner table conversations! No hesitation whatsoever recommending her to others, always welcome back! Cheers, travel well!

Mi experiencia con Timo fue excelente. Es muy responsable en cumplir con sus tareas asignadas, y las realizo muy bien. Se puede hablar de cualquier tema y compartir tiempo con el es muy divertido. Le enseñe a jugar truco y paseamos por tigre, nos quedo pendiente visitar el delta. Recomiendo que lo conozcan y hospeden. Un abrazo grande Timo y gracias por tu ayuda!!!

Dear Helena and Mutlu, Thank you so much for everything. You truly treated me like family during my stay. Helena is such a kind and wonderful person. She is always caring and gives her love to everyone around her. Whenever I needed help, you were always quick to check on me and support me, which made me feel very comfortable and welcomed. I was able to learn so much—not only about the food, but also about the history and culture. Mutlu’s cooking was honestly even better than the meals I had at restaurants!! I really hope to see you again someday. Thank you again for such a wonderful experience. Taichi

Szymon is a very nice person, clean, hardworking, good conversation and respectful. I enjoy having him here. Thank you Szy!!!!

Daisy, sweet ferocious, Daisy! This woman and her beautiful family have shifted my perspective in priceless ways, from opening my eyes to the beauty of Irish culture, to educating me on holistic remedies, and randomly breaking into dance parties at anytime. I'm indebted to her generosity, truly, she has this astonishing ability to bring out the soft parts in people, to make them feel safe and seen which is a quality not many have. I will forever cherish those moments of afternoon tea, heating our bones in front of the furnace, playing with Cara and Mikey, ravishing chocolate covered dates, and many many more. Anyways, if you get an opportunity to visit Ireland, please choose Daisy as your host, you will not regret it. As for location, Clonakilty is a beautiful, quaint area on the coast. I was able to take the bus to other locations, which made transportation very accessible. There are a number of incredible hikes, short walks, and bodies of water. During my stay, we got to attend and participate in a Samhain parade, which was my number one goal of my trip. Clonakilty has amazing pubs, cafes, and cute little shops to spend your day discovering. There's many opportunities to learn about Irish history, artists, musicians, writers, actors, etc. You will leave fulfilled!! For work, Daisy allowed me to select what I wanted to help with based on my skillset. In the first week, a fellow workawayer and I redid her amazing daughter, Cara's, room which was a complicated yet fun project to focus on (plus we got to paint the room such cool colors). Then I moved towards more housework, like cleaning, organizing, and landscaping. Everything was very reasonable, and Daisy would give us the afternoons and weekends for free time. She reminded me that my experience there would always outweigh the work aspect, which was such a comforting shift from my previous workaday situation. The room is in a shed away from the house. It is cozy and small, with the amenities you will need. The bathroom is in the house which can be a bit of a journey at night, but not an issue. In addition, the wasn't any WiFi in the room but I was able to use the house during the day to get my online tasks done. Regardless, you will be fed, safe, well rested, and comfortable. Daisy, you are a magical, powerful woman that has changed my life. I would love to return sometime in the future!

Kevin was a delightful house guest and a huge help with the many jobs we asked him to help with . He worked hard and completed every job to a high standard. Gardening, weeding, mulching, cleaning out the barns, stacking firewood and more. When he was not working he was relaxing company, and independently went off exploring the area. Kevin was tidy and always left the kitchen immaculate when he prepared himself any meals. Kevin related well to all the animals and had a calming influence on them, even the pig fell under his spell. He has a great sense of humor and we enjoyed many deep and interesting conversations as well as just sharing stories. Do not hesitate to host Kevin if you get the opportunity. We miss his beautiful energy and would welcome him back in a heart beat

If your goal is to learn and develop fundamental skills for a self-sufficient life this is the place for you! From basics like wood fetching and gardening to niches like bee-keeping and forging, every day will be full of activities and truly fulfilling. Antoine is a master "falegname", an incredible musician and a remarkable host. With him and the other guys usually around you will support their renovation project, deeply intertwined with the respect of nature and landscapes. Celestial food, deep conversations, gaming nights and live music are just a few examples of what you can enjoy in your spare time at home. Beautiful views and relaxing walks await you outside in this wild part of the Appennini, places to discover, rivers to swim into, small villages where you can feel and touch the true italian culture. In no time you will call this place "home".

Liebe Nina und lieber Thomas, Ich durfte bei euch 9 Monate leben, arbeiten und Schweden genießen. Ich habe viel über Hunde und das Leben im Norden gelernt und bin sehr dankbar für diese Erfahrung. Ich durfte in dieser Zeit auch viel über mich selber lernen, zum Beispiel, wie schön ist es auch mal alleine zu sein, obwohl man ja nie so wirklich alleine war mit fast 40 Hunden ;) Im Norden habe ich das erste mal erlebt, was es heißt richtig anzukommen, sowohl als Mensch, als auch bei sich. Abgesehen von all dem mentalen Wachstum habe ich bei euch auch so viel erlebt. Ob trekken, Eisbaden, spazieren, Schlitten-, Quad- oder Schneemobil fahren, es war fast jeden Tag etwas los. Aber das beste waren natürlich die Hunde:). Ich war sehr fasziniert davon, dass, obwohl sie im Zwinger leben, alle super verkuschelt und zutraulich waren. Ich vermisse euch alle und den Norden sehr und bin mir sicher, dass ich irgendwann mal wiederkomme:) Liebe Grüße, Line