Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 6

I spent (almost!!) two months with Daniel, and every minute was an incredible experience. Daniel’s patience, kindness, and passion for sailing and creating a positive environment is more than evident in every way. There is always a great balance between work and free time, with rewarding and enjoyable work, in which I learnt various new skills, especially related to sailing and boat maintenance. I cannot recommend Daniel enough as a workaway host for anyone open minded and seeking an unforgettable experience - thank you again!!! <3

Namaste! I am so happy to host Maria. She is such a wonderful lady who understands everything about workawayers role. We have had so amazing times together in Dhulikhel. I’m so thankful and appreciating her support for our community. I really like to recommend her for other hosts around the world. Thank you so much.

This was an incredible experience! I had planned to stay 4 weeks and ended up staying 7. The dogs were majestic; athletic, friendly and full of personality. I took them out three times a day, so they could get some exercise, potty and socialize with the other dogs. They are all treated extremely well. They were all happy and healthy.I really enjoyed them. I learned a lot about pack mentality and all the nuances involved. I miss them already! Klaus and Wiebke were great! Kind, smart, patient and understanding. They are hard working people and just love all of their dogs. They are nature people, with a lot of skills and interests. We had dinner together every night, which was always healthy and yummy. We had really nice conversations all the time, and I thoroughly enjoyed their company. I would highly recommend this location, if you are a dog person that enjoys the company of two very lovely people. I am happy I made two new friends!

Massimo is a very friendly and cheerful person. It was a real pleasure communicating and spending time with him and with his amazing parrots 😆 Unfortunately, I didn’t stay for very long, but the memories I have are only the best ones. The work was not difficult, and he gave us a lot of freedom in managing our time. He even treated us with his great cooking skills, which made the experience even more enjoyable. I’m truly grateful to Massimo and wish him all the best. Ti auguro tanta fortuna, Massimo!🤗

Andrijana is a wonderful person. I had a truly great time staying with her and her children. She is very easy to communicate with and a genuinely pleasant person to be around. Her kids are joyful, fun, and full of energy. It was always a pleasure to spend time with them and play together. I felt very comfortable during my stay — almost like at home. I’m truly grateful to Andrijana for this experience. I believe that anyone who stays with her will also have a great time. Želim puno sreće, Andrijana. 🤗

We stayed at Michelle and Len's place for a month during winter, and our experience was mixed. We really enjoyed spending time with and taking care of the animals, which was our main responsibility. We had some really good days at the ranch - sometimes we were dropped off to do a hike in the area, and our favourite activity was to run with the dogs around the cowfield. However, the tone in which tasks and instructions were sometimes communicated did not always feel polite or appreciative. Communication overall was inconsistent – at times we felt warmly welcomed, while at other times we felt more like a burden. These shifts made it difficult to fully relax, as we often felt like we had to tiptoe around the situation. We also felt that we were being compared to some of their many previous workawayers. Additionally, we do not really know why the profile says 5 hours a day for 5 days a week because Michelle was very clear that that is not how it works at a ranch. We worked usually less than or around 5 hour per day, but we worked every day during our stay. We felt fine with this, but it could have been made clear in the profile. Some other positive aspects of the workaway was the lovely accommodation (we stayed in Grandpa Len's house since it was not being rented out during the winter). Michelle and Len prepared fantastic meals every night and they were really good at providing vegetarian options for us. However, I think we had higher hopes regarding an exchange in experience and getting to know each other.

My workaway on Uttam place was a great experience and totally recommend it! The place is really beautiful, has a really nice common areas, beautiful rooftop whith views to the Himalayas. Rooms are confortable and cosy. There is different types of works to do: cleaning, helping cooking, gardening or anything artistic that may help to improve the place. The work is only a couple of hours per day and you can enjoy the rest of the time. Uttam is a wonderful guest and has a very big and kind heart. He made me feel at home and i am very grateful for sharing this time with him. Also Sahadev his nephew is really kind, hard working and will make your stay the best posible. All my time there i felt i was at home, and as a solo female traveler i felt very safe. I liked the place so much that i extended my stay there and also came back after some weeks. I highly recommend this experience to everyone.

Siamo felici di aver ospitato Simone, un ragazzo brillante, curioso e sempre disponibile. Ha fatto uno splendido lavoro al frutteto con la potatura e ci ha aiutato con tutti gli altri lavori dal giardinaggio alla manutenzione, portando sempre gioia, precisione e puntualità. Abbiamo apprezzato anche il suo modo di porsi rispetto alla comunità, con rispetto e interesse. Con le nostre chiacchierate abbiamo viaggiato insieme tra antropologia e cultura, ed è stato molto bello e arricchente per tutti noi. Ha legato molto con gli altri volontari ed è nato un gruppo sempre più affiatato che ha reso semplice e divertente lavorare nel nostro progetto. Speriamo di rivederlo presto, lo consigliamo vivamente a tutti gli altri host!

Xuezhen is very hard-working. Her main project whilst she was here was to help build a new path connecting the upper and lower gardens. She tackled this work with infectious energy and enthusiasm, which carried her fellow Workawayers along to produce amazing results. She’s an excellent judge of character and has great people skills. I got the impression that she was able to help her workmates develop greater self-awareness from being around her, which is a real talent. Xuezhen is originally from China but has lived in Europe for several years and studied at a French university. So she is equally comfortable in both cultures, East and West, and was able to provide us all with some interesting insights. A hard worker, a charming person and a great Workawayer. Thoroughly recommended.

My experience on the farm was so good. I stayed for a month and met many wonderful, interesting people from all over the world, especially other long-term travellers and return volunteers. There was always something fun going on in the house: board games, bbqs, move nights, language lessons, meditation, baking cakes, football matches, hikes, the list goes on... The work was well organised and varied, e.g. collecting cabbages, packaging veggies, planting seeds, picking kale/chard, working in the storage, collecting slugs, and feeding the lovely animals. Living with ~25 others is overwhelming at first and sometimes a bit much, but the positives so, so outweigh the negatives (mainly bathroom queues!). My only heads up for anyone considering a stay is that there are a few very sweet cats living in the house, so if you have allergies, come stocked-up with meds. I learned the hard way! Thank you Berk, Murad, and especially Berk, for keeping everything running smoothly and being such fun, approachable, and warm managers. I hope to be back soon!

Ever since we first got in touch about housesitting, Mascha and Henk have been incredibly attentive and kind. We spent ten days looking after their animals—the adorable Tuty and Tony—as well as their chickens and the plants in both the greenhouse and the garden. During our stay, they were having a water well drilled, so we made sure to keep an eye on things and help out with whatever was needed there too. The place is simply stunning. Between the nature, the views, and the peace and quiet, our time looking after the home and the pets was truly a wonderful experience.

Fue una experiencia increíble. Acracia es un lugar que transmite muchísimo y que realmente te llega al corazón, al igual que las personas que pasan por allí. Alvao es una persona muy única, que te hace sentir cómoda desde el primer momento. Me gustó mucho su forma de entender el proyecto, basada en compartir experiencias más que en contar horas de trabajo. Además, es un espacio que fomenta la creatividad y la libre expresión, lo que lo hace aún más especial. Creo que esta idea es la esencia que permite que el lugar siga creciendo. La casa, así como el entorno en el que se encuentra, es preciosa. También me encantó conocer a sus amigos y a la gente del pueblo, lo que hizo la experiencia aún más completa. Súper recomendado. ¡Gracias por todo!

Genial, super sympa, excellent travail et très proche de ma fille mila. Top a tous les niveaux. Adaptabilité, écoute et autonomie.

Selma was great to have around, hard working, always smiling even on rainy days. Selma took very well care of all animals, was very proactive and always ready to help. She baked some great cakes, which made the winter days a bit more cosy. We really enjoyed her spirit and positivity, it was always nice talking to Selma. Our house will be always open for a next visit ;-)

Although I was only able to stay with Catherine for a week, it felt much longer to me. She welcomed me warmly and shared her little oasis of peace with me. She lives a very simple life in a small wooden cabin that blends beautifully into the natural surroundings. Many adorable little animals live on her property. I spent most of my time pruning pine trees, removing certain bushes, and helping with preparations for planting the vegetable garden. She has an incredible amount of knowledge and loves to share it. Thank you so much for that. We went on a lovely day trip that included a hike. We ate together for lunch and dinner, chatted a lot, and she told me many wonderful stories from her life. It was a truly wonderful experience for me. Thank you, Catherine

Here’s a polished and heartfelt version of your message, keeping your warmth and voice: ⸻ We feel incredibly lucky to have had Jack stay with us for four months. He is well-mannered, hardworking, and so easy to get along with. We truly enjoyed our time together and were very sad to see him leave. Our four-year-old daughter felt completely comfortable around him — he was like a big brother, always looking out for his little sister. During my pregnancy, when I was dealing with severe morning sickness, Jack learnt to cook Chinese dishes and making nourishing bone broth for me. After learning that he used to work as a masseuse, we paid him to massage my swollen feet, which was an absolute lifesaver. Jack also built a treehouse and an obstacle course in our backyard — something the children will cherish for a long time. He is truly a jack of all trades and always willing to lend a hand with anything around the house. He’s also incredibly clever and shows interest in learning new languages. Thank you so much, Jack, for the time you spent with us. We are so grateful and will always remember it fondly.

Celina was an absolute joy to host, and her stay with us in Mutare was truly special. From the very beginning, she showed great initiative and a natural sense of responsibility. She always noticed by herself when something needed to be done and took care of tasks without needing much guidance. She supported us with daily work like ironing, organizing, and general household tasks with care and reliability. One of the highlights of her stay was when she introduced us to Polish cuisine. She taught us how to cook traditional Polish specialties, which was not only delicious but also a wonderful cultural exchange we all really appreciated. Celina also connected beautifully with our dogs – she clearly loves animals and took them on long walks, which they absolutely enjoyed. Beyond her help, she was simply wonderful company. We shared many meaningful and interesting conversations, and her presence brought a warm, positive energy into the house. Celina is a kind, attentive, and inspiring woman, and we feel very grateful to have met her. She will always be welcome here again. I can wholeheartedly recommend her to any future host.

Our stay in Lakxao was an unforgettable experience — challenging, enriching, and deeply human. In terms of work organisation, mornings were dedicated to construction work to expand the school, while afternoons were spent teaching English to the students. We had the opportunity to work with almost every group, which gave us a better understanding of the school's daily life. The students won us over completely because warm, curious and full of life. Real bonds formed naturally despite the language barrier, which made the whole experience so much more meaningful. Living alongside the host family added another layer to this immersion, giving us a genuine glimpse into local daily life. The trip to the market with Peter's wife is one of those simple yet unforgettable moments we will carry with us. A demanding experience, but a highly rewarding one. Thank you so much Peter for your warm welcome !

What was originally gonna be a stay of 2 weeks or less, became over a month long visit. Vicki, Allan and the kids welcomed us warmly with open arms, and we very quickly fell into the pace of life where we spent our days feeding and caring for the many animals, playing and adventuring with the kids and making friends with hosts who quickly turned into family and that we will love for our lifetimes. We even managed to work together to come up with a reality show idea that will showcase life and family and homesteading adventures in rural New Brunswick and that we will work together to get to air sometime in the near future! we learned how to tap maple trees for sap to make syrup , care for pigs and goats and chickens and even helped nurse sweet Lizzy (the wonderful donkey) through a rough patch of colic which was terrifying at first, but so very satisfying and joyful when she was back to her old self and she is now ready to be star of the show! My Wife Brought home a Donkey will be something that will connect us for the future and we can't wait to get back to visit our now extended family. Thank you guys for welcoming Ronnie, Lucy and I and making us part of your home and family, we will NEVER forget the kindness and fun we experienced with you guys until the "boatofus" get back....haha

Eweryting was wery good, it was a short time love from Anders and Christina