Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 5

What a pleasure to have had Alexandre giving his expertise with permaculture, digging up hundreds of blackberry roots, and putting back the terraces- plus planting the first of this year's food crops :) Thank you for all your hard efforts, and also for bringing me little fruit saplings to plant here :) So nice to have had a willing pair of hands for 3 weeks, as too much for me now. You're welcome back. Enjoy your current workaway

Ida was a pleasure to host. She comes across as a care free, fun and bubbly person who is always having a good time, but underneath that she is very responsible and always made sure that she completed the tasks assigned to her with dedication. She is someone who connects with people easily, and can always be seen having conversations and connecting with everyone, so she really made an impact towards making sure that everyone feels like a part of a family. We wish her all the best and highly recommend her as a volunteer for your projects

Hanchun was a very pleasant Workawayer, always ready to help and try her hand at learning new skills. She is kind and cheerful and always nice to have around. Although she had very limited experience with horses we were lucky to have one of my daughter's horses that is suitable for novices, staying with us at the time so she was able to go for a few hacks with us. I took her out with the ponies carriage driving and she really appreciated the countryside and being with the animals. Hanchun was always interesting to talk with and she was kind enough to make some really delicious Chinese food for us. She was respectful and considerate and worked really hard to help sort out my rather neglected vegetable patch .

Jan stayed with me for around 3 weeks. He is a plesant friendly guy. He helped varnish the balconies and fixed up some of the steps leading up to the house. He did a great job. All the best for the future Jan 🙌

Asnieres sur Oise is a charmig, calm, cozy village with old architecture and close to nature. At the time I was there most of the family members were away so it was only me and Fabienne which worked very well! Most of the tasks I was doing during my time were gardening, cleaning windows and fixing minor things on a bike which I also could borrow! I think Fabienne is a very caring and easy going person that cooked all meals from scratch with mostly organic quality food. She was very clear and simple describing the tasks and the simple rules of the house so it was very easy to understand. I could choose my work time as I wanted which gave me the opportunity to visit Paris every day if I wanted to. It was possible to take the bike (sometimes during the day also bus) to two different train stations that were around 10–20 min away. Fabienne is very nice to conversate with and can share a lot about French culture which makes the meals even more pleasant. In general I had a very good time and the room I was staying in was very cozy and private with a super comfortable bed! Thank you so much Fabienne for your care and this Work Away opportunity! Best regards Driton

I had a wonderful time with Karen. We spent the time together working and rebuilding her garden outside of the rampart of the village. She will lovingly cook tasty food for you and be present if you need anything. Open minded like, we really dug deep about a lot of differents subjects :) Pleased to have made your acquaintance

Hannah was a delightful volunteer and we really enjoyed having her stay at the Quinta. From helping in the garden, to cooking, DIY projects and looking after the animals, Hannah gave her all with everything that was asked of her and did an excellent job. She is also queen of the boardgames and as well as beating us all at Catan, introduced everyone to lots of fun new ones. Wishing her all the best on her travels!

What an awesome beautiful family! I’m so grateful for the time spent with Hakon, Emilie and Skarge. They are such wonderful and clever people, kind and hardworking, nothing is a problem for them. They bring so much joy to everything they do and we miss them every day. This gorgeous family will always be welcome to stay with us any time they are in Tasmania, I wish them every happiness in life.

I stayed with Jigear for a couple of days and enjoyed my time there. He and his family made me feel very welcome and we had some interesting conversations about the Kazakh culture and Jigear's future travel plans. Since there were no other volunteers at the time, I helped in the kitchen and the tasks were easy. A highlight for me was interacting with his mother, who is an inspiring and kind woman. I wish you good luck with your community in Albania!

Nini is a very responsible and caring person. She did all her jobs well and with enthusiasm and responsibility. She also kept the house clean and tidy, which i really appreciate. I just wish we had had a shared language to be able to communicate better.

Terasa is a pleasure to host. She worked with a smile, even though some days the rain tried to take our smiles away. She is punctual, enthusiastic and interesting to chat to. Terasa did a beautiful art piece for my kitchen. I love it so much. Terasa you are always welcome back. Wishing you wonderful adventures ❤️

Rob has been a great workawayer. It was a short stay, but I found him to be friendly, open, and hardworking. He made good and easy connections with my son, animals, friends and neighbours. I am very grateful for the visit and support with my project. Would be very welcome back

I had a truly wonderful time staying with Gordon and Judy. From the very beginning, they welcomed me with so much warmth and kindness that I quickly felt like part of the family. The work was varied and rewarding, including construction, gardening, and all sorts of different tasks around the house depending on what was needed. Having a dip in the pool after work to cool off was a big plus and enjoying organic, healthy food, fresh from their own garden. I learned a lot during my time working with Gordon, who is not only a great builder and hard worker, but also a wonderful company to chat with in between jobs. He has so many great stories. Judy is simply the loveliest person: a brilliant thinker, passionate, and with a wonderfully refreshing sense of humor. I will always remember our conversations during breakfast, dinner, and the quiet moments we shared throughout the day. Life in the house was made even more special by all the other members of the household too: the dogs, the cats, the ducks, goats, sheep, chickens, and especially the two lovely pigs, Mr. Joe and Piggy Sue, whom I completely fell in love with. They all brought so much character and joy to the experience. Sometimes you begin a Workaway expecting to help out, travel, and have a good experience — and then you meet people who leave a much deeper mark on your life. I honestly could not have asked for a better experience, and I hope to have the chance to visit them again soon.

Me and Malina got to experience our first time in Japan with a very unique and heart-warming family, consisting of Jerry and Imelda with their two young boys. The boys were incredibly smart and fun to work with, what surprised me was that there was no language barrier between us from the start. Breaking the ice with both of them wasn't easy at first, since they had very different personalities. While James was more on the quieter and shyer side, Phillip was a confident spirit for himself. Though both warmed up to us so quickly it felt like we were taking care of younger siblings. We had fun all around in Japan, starting with Osaka, where we moved throughout Kyoto and Kanazawa to finally get to Tokyo, where our journey ended. From having fun in Universal studios, relaxing in an onsen, playing games, exploring the traditional side of Japan, to trying new delicious foods - it was an unforgettable experience. I've rarely seen so much in nine days - of course, moving around so much was a bit tiring, but it was really worth it in the end! True to their profile, the family was very generous and kind-hearted. We truly felt taken care of and after a short time of knowing each other, it surprisingly felt less like looking after the boys, and more like a family trip. Thank you so much for this experience, we hope to see you again! :)

Thank you Alexandra & Christopher, we really enjoyed your stay with us, and really appreciate all the great work you did around our property. Safe travels and hope to see you again. Regards Graeme & Lynne

Kestrel and Allyson were fabulous. Their cooking almost converted us. Truly, they are the best cooks and served us some absolutely delicious vegan meals. Their orange tofu was our favourite. They were fun to have in the house and were able to entertain themselves easily, but also engaged in thoughtful conversation. They completed all tasks such as housework and gardening well and we would definitely recommend them to any future hosts. They are delightful.

Sid was the best. He was such a delight to have in our home and we truly missed him when was gone. He’s the best cook. We have had good cooks in the past, but he surpassed them all with his tasty slow cooked meals. Sid’s spuds are still on our menu. He did gardening work and also some building and completed those tasks well. But most of all he is just one gem of a human being and we would definitely recommend him to any future host.

Ariel was our first volunteer who came from Chile, and it was truly a wonderful experience hosting him. Along with helping in household tasks, he also spent quality time working with the children. He made a special effort to connect with Pintu, and it was heartwarming to see their bond grow. Even though there was a language barrier between them, Ariel managed it very well with the help of translation tools and his genuine willingness to communicate. We really appreciate his patience, dedication, and positive attitude throughout his stay. He brought great energy and kindness to our space, which made a meaningful impact on the children. We would be more than happy to host Ariel again in the future and wish him all the very best for his journey ahead.

Eunice was of great help in the kids' academic field, she was always ready to help whenever the kids approach her. They had a very happy and memorable time spent together. As educators, we got got lots of common topics to chat and exchange. It was a great and valuable time that was full of new view and laughter as well. I wish that we will continue this bonding in the future.

Vanessa is a fabulous person to hang out with. She is easy going, enthusiastic and a hard worker. Her English is absolutely perfect. She was very intuitive, able to understand complex situations and even helped me problem solve. Vanessa was genuinely interested and cared about the work and our family. I highly recommend her for any situation within or beyond her skill set.