Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 5

Paul is a workaway super-star! From the very first moment he was ready to help...from picking olives to prune almond trees, spread compost or play with the kids...whatever is needed to be done, he's there to help :) But not only that: with his vast knowledge of farming, he repared some tools from our tractor, and he is really interested in learning about soil protection, regenerative farming and so we had time to exchange ideas...I'll keep direct seeding some of the cover crops, don't worry Paul, haha! Hopefully you will visit us again in the future!

I had a really great experience staying with this wonderful family. From the moment I arrived, they were incredibly welcoming and made me feel at home straight away. Everyone was friendly and inclusive, and it was easy to feel like part of the family during my stay. They also made a real effort to help us explore some of the surrounding area, which I really appreciated. It made the experience feel like more than just volunteering and gave us the chance to see and enjoy the local environment. The food was another highlight — every meal was very tasty and clearly prepared with care. It was something I always looked forward to each day. The work itself was very fair, and Graham always made sure we clearly understood what was required before starting any task. He also put effort into making the work enjoyable, which made a big difference and created a relaxed and positive atmosphere. Overall, it was a really positive Workaway experience and I’m very grateful for the time I spent with this lovely family. I would definitely recommend staying with them to future Workawayers and would absolutely love to make a return visit. All the best to you all!

Markus is a young Swedish traveler who stayed with us for about two and a half months, from early December 2025 to mid-February 2026. We had a pleasant experience hosting him, and our time together developed into a positive collaboration. Markus is polite, helpful, and generous, qualities that made living and working together easy. He enjoys discovering new places and learning about different cultures, which fits very well with the spirit of Workaway. Markus works best in flexible environments and prefers varied tasks rather than repetitive work. With clear communication and a bit of flexibility in scheduling, the collaboration works well.

Bianca stayed with us for a little over a month, and it was a wonderful experience having her in our home. She did a great job with every task she took on and was always responsible and helpful. She has great organizational skills. Beyond her work, she was also a pleasure to spend time with. Conversations with her were always enjoyable and varied, and it was easy to connect with her. She especially loved spending time with our daughters, and they absolutely loved her as well. It was clear that she genuinely enjoyed being with them, and they looked forward to the time they spent together. Bianca was a joy to have around, and we truly appreciated her positive presence in our home. We would happily recommend her to any host and would welcome her back anytime.

Fue una experiencia excelente!! Mil gracias Andrea por toda tu ayuda y aporte, por tu compromiso y entrega. Los días se pasaron volando, y pasaste a ser parte de la casa! Muy bienvenida cuando quieras regresar. ----- Andrea tiene un muy buen carácter, flexible, amistoso, respetuoso y comprometido, lo que permite que se generen dinámicas de trabajo en grupo muy positivas. Además, tiene experiencia en huertas, y aporta con ideas y conocimientos nuevos. Mil gracias!! Y comparte generosamente sus conocimientos... tuve un esguince de pie, y ella me ayudó con homeopatía. Excelente!! Muchas gracias!

Yarin was a great Workawayer and we really enjoyed hosting him. He was practical and efficient in his work, always making sure to get the job done well. He worked very hard in our garden and was also helpful around the house. Having travelled a lot, he had many entertaining and interesting stories to share and was great to chat with. It was lovely getting to know him during his stay. We wish him all the best with the rest of his travels around New Zealand and would happily host him again when he’s next back this way.

Slim's place is a little oasis on the outskirts of Tunis, full of charm and the personality of Slim and the many hands that have worked on the project. I was there for a week and work consisted of building a coffee bar for the campsite. I enjoyed working with Slim as he has a true DIY ethos that resonates with me and he is a prolific do'er of things. The work day passed quickly as the conversation was always, good whether talking about geopolitics or making stupid jokes. Lunch was always a delicious, sustaining, home cooked meal with plenty of food, so much so that I had a banquet of leftovers by the end of the week! I hope to visit again some day and will miss working in the orange grove and morning coffees with the ducks. Would highly recommend staying with Slim, you will have a great time

Ha sido una experiencia increíble y no tengo palabras para describir lo afortunada que me siento de haber podido disfrutar tanto durante mi tiempo aquí. La finca es un lugar muy especial, me encantó estar en contacto con la tierra y los animales, aprender sobre Permacultura, comer comida rica, reírme tanto y compartir con personas tan divertidas y especiales. Todo ha sido un regalo y se siente paz y conexión con la naturaleza desde el primer momento. Me llevo muchísimo aprendizaje, momentos muy bonitos y el recuerdo de un lugar que ya echo de menos. Gracias por crear un espacio tan auténtico y lleno de vida, pero sobre todo por compartirlo!!

It was a great experience and the fulfilment of a dream for me to join Jenny and Luca in harvesting their beautiful blood oranges for a week. A pretty place, views of Etna and the valley, the sweetest fruits, lots of knowledge about permaculture and as a cherry on top philosophical conversations while picking!

Luciana hosted us for a week and it was a really nice experience. The main task was looking after her dogs, which was easy and enjoyable as they are lovely and full of personality. We also helped repair the gutter connected to the rainwater collection system, which was a nice practical project to work on. The atmosphere at her place is very relaxed. It was a pleasure to spend time there and contribute a little to the house. Thank you again Luciana for the week and all the best with your project!

**Translation (natural English):** Although I was only at the host’s school for one day, it already gave me a very good impression. She is very kind, honest, and takes good care of the people in her home. I also spoke with one of the volunteers from Masika, and she was very enthusiastic as well. The school itself is also great and is well run. There are a few small problems, but they can be solved with the help of future volunteers. If I ever come to Kasese again, I will definitely offer to work at this school.

It was a real pleasure to meet Yvette and her cat Kitty. We were both quite busy with work, which we had communicated from the very beginning, and everything worked out smoothly. Her homemade chili was absolutely delicious and kept me well-fed for the first three days!! We also had many interesting conversations about work, life, and the local area, which I truly enjoyed. Kitty was super sweet and even learned to play with her big bug toy during my stay - such cute moments. Yvette, thank you again for the time and your warm hospitality!

Words cannot describe how much we loved staying with this beautiful family! Ricky, Rupa, Apshara, Anil, Dhurba, Saritha, and of course Adrin have truly become family to us - we miss them so much. From the moment we arrived at the farm, they treated us like sisters. They welcomed us with such warmth and kindness that we immediately felt at home. In fact, when we left to continue to another Workaway, we missed them so much that we changed our plans and returned to stay with them for the rest of our time in Nepal! They organized such wonderful experiences for us - momo making, a family picnic, and celebrating Holi together. They included us so naturally in everything they did and made us feel as though we were simply another member of the family. The food was amazing, the family always was making sure we had what we needed, and we truly felt such joy and love helping them with their work. We are already planning our next trip back!!

Hosting Dalila was like having a friend coming to stay with us. She adapted so fast to our routines and family. Respectful, hard working, gentle, fun, intelligent, shared her life, thoughts and ideas with us. It was so great to host Dalila and get to know her. We opened our home to this wonderful person and got a new friend to the family! We are looking forward to meet again! If you get a chance to host Dalila, don't hesitate! She's great! Wishing you Dalila all the best and a lovely intresting trip whereever you go, with lots of love from the whole family!

Gracias Cristina por tus hermosas palabras. Fue una voluntaria muy trabajadora y comprometida. Estuvo atenta a muchos detalles del lugar y siempre buscó ayudar en lo que hacía falta, lo cual para mí fue un gran alivio. La recomiendo totalmente a cualquier anfitrión; estoy segura de que no se arrepentirán de tenerla como voluntaria.”

My overall experience at this lovely little hostel in Granada was really great! I had a very enjoyable time there and would definitely recommend it to other volunteers. The work itself is quite relaxed and manageable, which leaves you with plenty of time to explore the area. Granada is a beautiful and lively place with lots of things to do nearby, so it’s a perfect location if you like discovering new places during your free time. (MUST DO: Rent a kayak at the isletas de Granada on your own and explore the beautiful scenery!!!! it costs like 15 dollars for 2) The hosts, Estefania and her husband Gabriel, are both incredibly kind and welcoming people. They create a friendly atmosphere and make volunteers feel comfortable and appreciated. One of the things I really liked were the perks they offer to volunteers. For example, you get a free visit to Laguna de Apoyo including transportation, which is an amazing experience. They also offer 50% off the entrance fee for the Treehouse Party, which is a lot of fun and a great way to meet people. The hostel is also a very good place to practice and improve your Spanish. Some members of the staff don’t speak much English, so you naturally end up using Spanish in everyday situations, which is actually a great learning opportunity. If you decide to volunteer here, it’s good to know that you’ll often need to figure things out on your own. But if you’re someone who enjoys a bit of independence and trusts yourself, that can actually make the experience even more rewarding. Overall, it was a really positive experience for me and I’m glad I stayed there.

My first workaway experience was here and it couldn’t have been more perfect! The opportunities for ‘learning by doing’ are both relaxed, dynamic and interesting, and shared among the volunteers. I spent most of my time learning and perfecting my skills in pruning fruit trees, collecting branches, learning about permaculture, helping with meals, cleaning, picking flowers and feeding the animals. The accomodation is really nice, I had my own bedroom with french balcony doors facing the olive fields, with a private bathroom with a shower and compost toilet. What a dream waking up there! We made and ate all meals together, while having good conversations. I truly felt that I made good friends here. It was really fun that the host took us on trips, showed us different places and arranged dinner parties. I really felt that the host wanted us to have a good experience! We were many musicians here, and had some good jam-sessions together! We often gathered around the pool or the sauna or bonfires, and enjoyed the nice weather whenever we could. Thanks for having me, this will definitely not be my last stay here!

Angelika was with us for two weeks and it is amazing all the things she managed to do in such a short period of time. She helped me a lot with the raspberries and we renovated two walls in the house with lime and sand. Angelika is very organized and self motivated. She came with her own van and I really enjoyed our morning breakfast and nice conversations. In the afternoon she sometimes went cycling and i think she has seen more of the environment in two weeks than I in 6 years. It was great to spent time with Angelika and me and Roza already look forward to seeing her again in Mai.

Con Ophelia y Germán compartimos varios meses trabajando juntos y viviendo el día a día con mutuo respeto y compañerismo. Además, se hicieron cargo del cuidado de la casa, de las 120 gallinas ponedoras, de los perros y de los gatos, así como de los mandados que la granja requiere, durante cuatro meses y medio en mi ausencia. Han hecho un trabajo espectacular, al punto de permitirme encarar una parte importante de mi vida sin tener que preocuparme por algunas cuestiones fundamentales de la granja que son vitales para mí. Germán y Ophelia son muy responsables, con un sentido común altamente desarrollado, y con ellos es fácil comunicarse de forma clara y transparente. Son los voluntarios con los que he compartido más tiempo; los considero amigos y los recomiendo altamente como trabajadores y como personas. En cuanto al trabajo, se han desempeñado en ámbitos muy diversos: limpieza de monte, tala de árboles, gestión del material de ramaje, trabajos con tractor, soldadura, arreglo de herramientas pesadas, cuidado y manejo de las gallinas ponedoras, y gestión de la cocina. En esta última tarea aprovecharon al máximo los productos de la granja y mantuvieron bajos los costos de las comidas para más de 10 personas durante dos meses, variando los platos y manteniendo siempre un nivel excelente. Los extraño y pienso a menudo en ellos durante su viaje, recordando su profunda complicidad y amor.

Monica is a very good natured person and full of enthusiasm. She was always keen to help out but most importantly she got on really well with our mother – she was very kind and loving towards her and Mum was very fond of Monica. She helped out with the cooking and generally was very good company. She was with us for about a month and we would have been delighted if she could have stayed longer. We would happily recommend her to other hosts.