Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 5

Where to begin! Tom and Tarah were such respectful, kind, caring, easy-going workawayers. Full of love and curiosity, Tarah took care of the animals as if they were her own. She showed concern for them when it was raining and did everything she could to protect them against the elements. She took the cat to the vet for us and went out of her way to make sure the animals were comfortable and safe. It was so wonderful to see (for the first time) a workawayer take such interest in the aviary too. Always happy to chat and watching out for everyone around her, Tarah was a very cool person to have on the farm. Thank you Tarah. Tom, with his chill, calm and collected demeanour managed to combine working from home despite construction noises going on and other unexpected events. He also built us an epic vegetable garden. Working in a t shirt in cold weather while everyone else was in jumpers and jackets, hardcore! BOTH OF YOU SO COOL! and most incredible of all, they were the first workawayers to take care of the farm while we were away. They communicated exceptionally well, managed in extreme and unforeseen weather conditions. That really showed such commitment, and dedication. They did not let us down <3 it was also so sweet that you were communicating with Mima even without the French, made her smile and kept her company. We all love you guys. Thank you for everything and hope to see you again soon!

I spent 3 weeks on this farm and I couldn't have imagined my first workaway experience to be any better! Stefano, Francesca, Leonardo and Björn form a very welcoming family and all the farm animals are hard not to love. I spent my working hours with feeding the animals, building palette pens for the goat mums and their babies, taking care of the goat babies, making stove starters and working in the garden. I was lucky to be there for the time over 30 baby goats were born, the cutest things on earth ever!! In my free time I loved going exploring the area, the farm is surrounded by a beautiful landscape with a good potential for trekking routes and great views. I totally recommend this workaway host for any nature and animal lover that wants to experience an authentic Tuscan farm lifestyle and is ready muddy, hard but fair work! ☺️⛰️🐐

Today is the first day of my Workaway at Raul's community project, and so far it has been truly great! the location is breathtaking! and the community of volunteers have been incredibly welcoming, and the dogs - seriously such bundles of love!! I am truly looking forward to my stay here and doing work that contributes to this great project. I feel very fortunate to have chosen this project as my first with Workaway!! I'll share photos soon!

I spent two weeks with Lizz and her family in Nelas. It was a wonderful experience, the cultural exchange dream! Since Lizz and her husband Matthew grew up in England, but Lizz's parents are also living there with them it's a perfect mix of English and Portuguese culture, with food and characteristics from both cultures. The work varied based on weather and what needed to be done, it was really a mix of everything. We cut down trees and chopped them up in to smaller pieces, we worked a little bit in the vegetable garden, cleaned out another abandoned house and bottled some wine. They were very kind and flexible with the work, so I could do my online work when I needed to. The whole family is very wholesome, and the children love to play board and card games (caution! it will be hard to beat Seb in anything). Everybody was very welcoming from the first day and we had awesome dinners together, they made me feel like a part of the family everyday! The dogs are also very cute and very thankful if you take them on a walk in the morning, and the orange trees were also looking at me with a smile everyday wanting to be harvested. Overall this is the perfect opportunity for anyone who wants to experience the quiet nature of Portugal and meet lovely people. They have plenty of life experiences that they are happy to share, and have a nice chat after dinner. Thank you for having me! :D

J'ai passé un mois chez Alexandra et Anaïs et je n'aurais pas pu imaginer mieux ! Alexandra m'a accueillie à une période où elle n'accueille normalement personne, mais je suis heureuse qu'elle l'ait fait quand même. Tout était parfait, Alexandra est très gentille et on se sent comme chez soi. J'ai pu faire tout ce que je voulais avec elles, d'un cours de salsa à un après-midi tranquille avec les grands-mères. Alexandra m'a fait découvrir tous les environs de Lille et ensemble, nous avons goûté ou préparé toutes les spécialités du Nord. Ce fut donc un véritable échange culturel. Je connais maintenant Lille mieux que ma ville natale. Anais est vraiment gentille et adorable, et son humour va beaucoup me manquer. Nous avons fait beaucoup de choses ensemble et nous nous sommes bien amusées. Le copain d'Alexandra et la famille d'Alexandra sont également tous très gentils. J'espère vous revoir un jour, et si tu envisages d'aller à Lille, n'hésite pas, car la ville vaut le détour ! Merci pour tout!!

Helen and Ian were absolutely brilliant hosts and I feel incredibly lucky to have spent the festive season with them. Straight away I felt like part of the family, with dog walks, pub trips and movie nights with them and their loveable and noisy zoo of cats, dogs and chickens! The work was relaxed and interesting, I helped on the vineyard, planted some native trees and helped with the veggie garden. I also tried to help around the house where I could and pitched in with some cooking here and there (although both Helen and Ian are excellent cooks and kept me extremely well fed). Waitaki Valley is a great area, not too busy but with good cycling and walking opportunities, and Oamaru isn't too far for a day trip. Thank you guys for such a fun stay, I really hope to return one day!!

I stayed with Simon just for three weeks during last December and it was a wonderful experience! It's not as long as I wish, but still I enjoyed my time here. The place is located in the middle of mountains surrounded with beautiful nature. Sometimes I enjoyed just walking around and exploring small mountain villages nearby. Simon is very enthusiastic person and spending time with him was very interesting and entertaining. And the food he cooks...every vegetarian (even vegan or meat-eater) was more than satisfied with it. And the work I was given was very varied and interesting. But what I liked the most about this place were definitely the people I spent my time there with! Simon really created here a community with so many interesting people from all around the world. And in the end it feels like a big family!

Makayla is such a wonderful person and Workaway host! She made my experience throughout my 2 month stay with her feel like home. I learnt so many handy skills that I would never have dreamt of knowing from small electrical work, painting, building (I know how to use MANY tools now), fencing, and much more. She went out of her way to make sure we got to enjoy horseback riding as well which was a blast. I know if I'm ever back in the country that I'll have to make her family a priority to visit, because I'll miss them all very much. Thank you so much for everything!

Working at the Cafe Lume was a really amazing experience!! The place is wonderful, surrounded by mountains, hiking and lake near by and a beautiful garden where you can pick a lot of snails :) The Cafe is all organic, vegan and has modern equipment to work with, everything is made with love and is prepared by hand. Elena, Remo and the little Nalu-Laurin are amazing people and I am pretty sure they are one of the coolest hosts on this website. So happy about the experience!! :) Im Cafe Lume zu arbeiten war eine mega tolle Erfahrung!! Serfaus ist ein wunderschöner Ort von Bergen umgeben, man kann wandern, in Bergseen baden und jederzeit im Garten Schnecken sammeln :) Das Cafe ist bio und vegan mit moderner Ausstattung und alles was man braucht um super leckere Kuchen & co. zu backen also macht es mega Spaß!! Alles wird mit Liebe gemacht und einzeln angerichtet! Elena, Remo und Nalu-Laurin sind richtig tolle kl. Familie und man kann viel von ihnen lernen und viel Spaß haben! Bin mir sicher sie sind eine der besten Hosts auf dieser Plattform. Super!!

Wow. I really can’t say enough good things about the project. Everything about this project, the space and the life feels so genuine and loving. Flor, Gabo and Tao welcomed us with open hearts and have become family. Days start with Gabo’s homemade oats, shared together (breakfast and lunch are both provided and shared ) around the table and Flor talks about the daily goals (Tao does the background music). From planting, building, digging, cooking, macheting and so much more, the work is fair and varied. Sharing your energy with the project and the beautiful people there is deeply rewarding, as you see the power of community and hard work reflected in the environment around and within you. Tent sleeping with shower, sometimes power, full kitchen, fridge, hammocks, fresh fruits, instruments, lovely neighbors, and dogs! Bugs of all sorts! It was an honor to share Temazcals, ceremonies, adobe dome space, music and so much growth with such funny, loving, and knowledgeable people. If you are open to spiritual practices, there is much you can learn from this space and these people. Issac, a longtime Super Voluntario knows all the ins and outs, and can help acclimate you to the space and lifestyle. Neighbors and community members are always about. The distance is 1 mile from La Punta (surfing, volleyball, restaurants, and more) but still feels quiet, surrounded by nature and stars. Volunteering here has been a life changing experience, challenging, teaching and showing us the beautiful cycles of life. It is brimming with knowlege and acceptance, come with an open mind and heart and you can learn vast amounts about all sorts, including yourself. Seriously, if you can come here, do! Flor, Gabo, Tao, gracias para todo mi familia :)

My partner & me spent 2 weeks at the hotel and enjoyed it very much. The place is beautiful and there was many exciting work to do! We really liked running the social media and recording the amazing adventures the area has to offer! Malonie is a great host. Thank you!!

Isabella è una donna dalle mille risorse, piena di interessi, passioni e tante storie da raccontare. È stata una guida impeccabile, accompagnandomi tra le meraviglie della riserva , facendomi assaggiare frutti mai visti e rendendomi parte della magica quotidianità del piccolo pueblo in cui vive. In tutto questo non sono mai rimasta a pancia vuota! Cibo delizioso ad ogni pasto!! E poi c'è Morgan, il piccolo genio chiacchierone che ti conquista con i suoi occhi pieni di gioia! Ovviamente non posso non citare Lilli e Poteo, la coppia di cani più simpatica della Costa Rica! A questa bella familia fa da sfondo un luogo magico dove potersi riconnettere con la natura e con sé stessi. Mi mancherà svegliarmi con le urla delle scimmie :) Insomma… Grazie di tutto!

I was there Nov-Dec 2025, it was an incredibly laid back experience. Las Tunas itself is very quiet, Ayampe is walkable by beach and has a little more socializing, Montanita is accessible by bus super easily. Puerto Lopez is very easy to get to and from for most things. The work expectation was (4) 6-hour shifts, leaving three days off.Typical hostel duties while on shift: cleaning bathrooms, cleaning kitchen, sweeping, working at reception. The work is quite simple and straightforward.The volunteers room was a bit tight with four people plus backpacks and things, but there are places to find your peace around the hostel and Las Tunas area. During this time of year it was pretty slow booking wise, there was a lot of down time. Lots of time to slow down, sit with the beautiful beach, chill with other volunteers/guests, meet people in Ayampe. The weather was pretty cloudy most days, with Sun coming a few times weekly. Little bits of rain and mist move through regularly, the climate stayed pretty humid most of time I was there. Use of the surf boards was a huge plus, you can take them whenever you want FORREAL. Just keep in mind the conditions aren't always supportive of easy riding ;) Nidia, the host, is pretty hands off; the volunteer manager, Diego, is the main point of contact. Although Nidia is super accessible and kind if you need anything. Diego rules, he was clear and open when talking about responsibilities and laid back and helpful when talking about the area and life. The experience I needed there, the peaceful time helped to get me clear on a lot :) I would forsure recommend.

Angie went above and beyond to make us feel like family here. It was so lovely to be surrounded by lovely people and amazing animals. The work was enjoyable and the hours were more than reasonable. Everyday we were provided with fresh food from Chef Ñaño 😋 We found it easy to adjust into their lifestyle and routine and enjoyed living peacefully and more slowly than usual. Angie was very thoughtful and caring, making sure we were comfortable and even helping us to arrange a doctor's appointment when we needed it. Our stay here was unforgettable. A 10/10 experience and we feel very lucky to have met everybody. Thank you! ♥️

Staying at the farm of Joelle and Phil was very nice. It was my first workaway experience and I stayed there for almost 3 weeks. I enjoyed feeding the animals a lot :) Thank you both for everything, including very delicious meals, and teaching me how to crochet. Joelle also took me to a painting class with her and her friends, which was very nice. Also, whenever I went on a trip during my days off, and also when I arrived and left, Joelle and Phil drove me to the train station, which was very kind of them :) I felt at home and I will miss the farm, the alpacas, Badboy, the cats and of course you, Joelle and Phil. I hope we can see each other again some day :) Lída

Having Max and Leandra was awesome. My farm is deep in the Amazon jungle of Peru. They were totally at home. I'm super glad they chose my place. They took great care of everything while I went traveling. Our connection was so good. Their work was top notch. My home is their home. I hope they return someday

Hiro is a calm, polite, respectful young man whose company we enjoyed. He knows to communicate well and his English language skills have improved. Hiro observed household rules very well and helped where he could. He lend a hand in the garden, moving furniture and clean windows. Hiro has a healthy appetite and happy to eat anything. Hiro is very interested to learn about everyone and so do we. It was a very enriching time. Thank you. Enjoy travelling the world. Looking forward getting updates.

Amy was a joy to have on the site. Upbeat and practical, she gets stuck in even when it's not the most glamorous of tasks. She is reliable and honest, always making sure the work got done. She has a deep connection with the land and nature, that shines through in any interactions you have. It was lovely to have around, bringing her energy to the rest of the team and to guests on site. She is moreover a kind and thoughtful human with a lot to offer the world.

The workaway experience was absolutely amazing... I stayed for almost 6 weeks with Guiliana and Chris and it feels like I've a second home at the other side of the world. They are heartwarming people and take good care of the workawayers. It did't take a long time to feel like home. The nature is beautiful and very peacefull. I needed a place where I could rest my mind and be peacefull in nature and have some good conversations with people from other cultures and countries. I found my peace and learned a lot from the different people who were coming over. I love the place and miss it already... I helpend Giuliana most of the time with gardering and helping around the house. They don't have animals anymore but you will see a lot wild animals if you go for beautiful walks. And last but not least... the food was amazing and I learned a lot about cooking skills during helping with preparing meals. If you want to be in a peacefull, happy and beautiful place then come to Giuliana and Chris. They will really care for you and what you give is what you get back ;)

I am so grateful for this wonderful volunteering experience with Tree. I really enjoyed every single moments of my stay, Tree is such an enthusiast and generous host, he was sharing so much with us. So kind and a beautiful soul, very inspiring ! The ecodome is a really nice place to stay, we shared great moments with all the group, cooking, talking and playing cards together. We were 5 volunteers at the same time, it was really nice and Tree's dad was also there and he was so kind to everyone. The project Tree has developed is huge, inspiring and very motivating ! The waterfalls are beautiful and it is really satisfying to see the improvment after working on them. We also visited an impressive cave that Tree showed us. I would have love to have the time to stay longer, 5 days were too short... I definitly recommend everyone to come and help with this inspiring project, you are sure to be warmly welcomed ! Thanks again Tree for everything, I will remember for a long time and hope to come back one day 😊