Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 6

Thank you for this incredible time. The host family was one of my best experiences ever. They were incredibly open, kind, empathetic, and dedicated. They took the time to go on a long weekend trip together to explore the area. We tried our hand at classic Italian dishes together and were always open to my ideas. I thoroughly enjoyed my time and would wish everyone could have such an experience. 🫶🌸

At first, I didn’t plan to stay in Sydney for that long. I wanted to stay just a week and then continue my journey to another city. I’m so glad Naomi said that one month was the minimum. Somehow, deep down, I felt I wanted to change my plans — that this would be a beautiful and important time for me. And I was right.🫶 From the very first hours, I felt like a member of the family. My needs were always considered and respected. Whenever I had a problem or was simply feeling a bit down, I could count on their support. After all… Hakuna Matata, right? ♥️♥️ Naomi and Anton are true masters in the kitchen. Our shared meals — especially the Mexican dinner — are something I will carry with me forever. The kindness, warmth, openness, and genuine curiosity about other people in this home are truly special. Anton was always happy to give advice and help me plan trips around the area. One of our conversations about personal growth will stay in my mind for a long time. The same goes for my conversation with Naomi about business — incredibly inspiring.🥹 They are a deeply motivating family, with two wonderful boys who are like fire and water — both beautiful souls, open to welcoming “new family members” into their world.🙏 Do I regret buying a ticket to another country too early? Did I cry on the plane? Yes. I think that says everything about how good I felt in this home. I had a large, comfortable room to myself. The responsibilities were simple and pressure-free — it truly felt like mutual cooperation, not just work. I can’t wait to come back to you. You are like a second family to me. Thank you — you may not even realize how much value you have brought into my life.

Thank you Laxmi and Krishna for having me! I enjoyed my time with you and your beautiful bit of land. I stayed one week which I think is a good amount of time to visit, and I was very happy to meet another volunteer to spend time with. I loved to play cards, pass the pigs, relax in the day, chop turmeric and listen to Laxmi's stories. February/ March is the perfect time to visit!

Just arrived, I felt in my place by naturally building a connection with the volunteers and adorable animals present in the house. I had different missions entrusted to me by Amir, a long-term volunteer and responsible for supporting us in the progress of the place’s projects. In this way, I was able to organize the workshop, insulate the attic from the wind and learn how to weld, for which I am enormously grateful to him. He left me autonomy and trust on each task to do; he constantly took the time to ensure that everything is secure and understandable. Life in community was great, we found our way quickly to share and ensure taking care of essentials, being to keep clean and tidy, maintain the fire in the stove to heat the house. We cooked together and shared our recipes, ideas with enthusiasm in the heart of the house which was for us the kitchen. The smell of the bread that Elham regularly prepared filled the place with its fragrance, and there was always an opportunity to learn and experiment ! Gregory, at the origin of the project, is a writer and English teacher. He is delighted to discuss his book's ideas and help to improve our english language. Thank you for these hikes, laughter, discussions, music and cultural exchange. I leave with friends and a memorable memory of a warm winter surrounded by the magnificent Armenian mountains far from busy cities.

Dear Chele and Woz, Thank you so much for such a relaxing and beautiful experience during our two-week stay. You made us feel incredibly welcome and comfortable from the very beginning, always ensuring we had everything we needed. We truly enjoyed working for you, especially the fact that we often worked alongside you, which we appreciated deeply. A special thank you to Chele for speaking so highly of May’s cooking to your friends. You created wonderful opportunities for her, the highlight of which was being hired to cater for your friend's party. It clearly demonstrated how much you care about nurturing talent and supporting those around you. We are grateful for your hospitality and kindness, and hope to visit you again in the future! All the best ❤️

I am very thankful to have stayed with Desiree and her family during my last days in Sri Lanka. This was the perfect ending to my almost two-year trip. I actually hadn't planned on doing another Workaway, but I am so happy she found and messaged me. Even though it was only seven days, I learned a lot while staying with them—especially about autism, as well as the secrets of Sri Lankan cuisine. Desiree told me a lot about autism and I learned so much by spending time with her and Timmy. I loved learning more about the culture and sharing our daily coffee and conversations during mealtimes.  If you are interested in learning more about autism, this is a beautiful environment to do so. Desiree always made sure that I felt comfortable and at home from day one.  And of course, I really enjoyed having those wonderful dogs around me!  Thanks again for finding me ❤️

Our time with Charlotta was wonderful. She is simply adorable and we really enjoyed hosting her. It was like she was a real member of our family right away. She immediately got along with Francesco (how can we forget the new olimpic sport "hit the wheel"?). Charlotta is very mature for her age and also, extremely tidy and respectful. I would truly recommend her as she is such a great person and the kind of girl that everyone would love to host. Thank you Charlotta for the time we spent together, for the good conversations, for the cinnamons rolls and the "german dinner". We hope to have you again at our home!

My experience with Mish and Nige was absolutely incredible! From the moment Mish picked us up I immediately felt comfortable and save. We were a big group of 9 Volunteers and they still made sure that every single one of us is comfortable with the work and matched the tasks to our interests and skills. We all became super fast friends and I will miss these amazing people so much! The passion, commitment and kindness with which Mish and Nige transformed this beautiful land is simply inspiring. I really appreciated that they took the time to explain the reason and the meaning behind every task that we did. I especially enjoyed taking part in the community events that took place during my time there. Mish is an amazing cook and I will miss all her delicious meals! I cannot recommend this Workaway highly enough. Thank you Mish and Nige for everything, I will not forget my time with you anytime soon!

My stay with Andrew was the best possible start to my Workaway journey. I spent a week at his place, and from the very first day I felt completely comfortable. Every morning Andrew prepared delicious coffee, and the food was organic, diverse, and exceptional – a true delight for anyone who appreciates good cuisine. We had many meaningful conversations every day. I learned more about business from him than from the courses I had previously attended. He was always kind, polite, open to my ideas, and genuinely willing to help and support me. He welcomed me as if I were a member of his family. His dog is incredibly intelligent and adds something truly special to the home – it’s hard to describe in words. Am I lucky? Absolutely. I’m deeply grateful for such a warm and generous hospitality. I can’t wait until we see each other again and share another cup of coffee together.

Alice and Alvin were as amazing as the children. It was an incredible experience. Everyone is nice. I felt really usefull there. I taught some stuff to the kids but I also learned a lot from them. The place is so peace, next to the ocean, with good restaurants and a lot of sport session. You can do sport everyday if you want.There is also a car for volunteers. Thank you for giving me the opportunity !

I had a great experience staying with Vicki! I arrived the first night and got to tag along to try out bowls for a practice run. The work was more than fair for the great lodging and tasty food. I did things such as sand and paint patio furniture, some light cleaning inside the house on a rainy day, lay some cement blocks in ground under the clothesline, cleaning up a pile of firewood and some hedge trimming. Nacho and I enjoyed some good walks, and Vicki dropped us off for a great hike at Hemi Matenga. I tagged along for a bowls tournament and got to be a sub and enjoyed playing some real games. I got to try some meals I usually wouldn't, Vicki put me onto piccalilly and hummus toastie's and I can't go back now lol. I really enjoyed the lentil bolognese, a Mexican veggie dish with tofu, and she made a great stir fry one night. She treated me to my first NZ fish and chips in Paraparaumu and it was very enjoyable. Overall, a very wonderful experience and can whole heartedly recommend Vicki as a host.

I had such a great time volunteering! Malvikaa knows a lot about permaculture and design and shares that knowledge with you, and she meets you at your level of experience. Shravan is great host as well and both make you feel at home and at ease. The food was amazing, I looked forward to lunch everyday;) Its local, fresh and home-cooked. And then the nature! It is quite remote, so if you’re looking for an escape from busy India, this is the place to be. Waking up with the sun, working on the land, resting in the hammock afterwards and connecting with the other volunteers — I enjoyed every bit of it. Can’t wait to return someday! ❤️

Our experience with Marine was exceptional to say the least! We were treated with some delicious crêpes and amazing baked goods! We had an amazing time in the garden. She helped start seeds for early spring crops and potted some plants at the nursery. Marine is very meticulously and detail oriented. I felt confident that all the baby plants would be well cared for in her hands. As for Tia, she is the most adorable dog i've ever seen. Gentle with our chickens, the wild sheeps and above all with our son. She adopted Zéphyr and they would play together ❤️. Marine, you are missed already. We truly hope to see you again soon. Your visit with us will remain memorable. Best wishes in all your adventures!

My experience with Rajesh was truly unique and unforgettable. Rajesh is a kind-hearted, respectful person with strong values. I spent about a week with him, and we had so many interesting conversations and shared moments. He also showed me beautiful places around Kochi, and I had time for my own walks and some personal time. I cooked for him food from my country, Spain, and he really enjoyed it. I recommend that if you stay with him, make some food from your country, he will surely appreciate it and love it. He also shared his massage technique with me, giving me massages and teaching me how to do them. It was an incredible experience; he is a great teacher and massage therapist, and anyone who enjoys his massages will know it. The accommodation is a one-bedroom apartment with a bathroom inside. I was able to sleep alone in the bedroom, while he stayed in the living room, which I really appreciated for privacy. Keep in mind that the bathroom is inside the bedroom, so he will need to enter and exit when needed, but I always felt safe and respected, so this is not a problem. Thank you so much, Rajesh, for this amazing experience. I leave with a good friend from India and hope we can see each other again soon 🌸

WOW. Such a breathtaking place in every way, a must see experience. As our teenage daughter put it: "wherever you look you see a natural wonderland". (Rainbow, mountain range, peaceful pasture with sheep, amazing sunsets and moon rises, ocean view, vibrant bright colours, vast open spaces, dynamic terrain, multiple types of bush, crystal clear air). Huge respect for Fiona and Peter for being able to run such an enormous and diverse operation to the level of excellence. Hard working couple who put in twice as much effort into every day thanus volunteers, to maintain ornamental gardens to the highest British standards, food gardens to provide for the household, allowing us to have delicious meals in the welcoming company of a tight-knit family. Thank you for letting us have an inside of New Zealand at its best!

It was really nice to be part of a real kiwi rural family life, Craig and his kids welcomed us into their home, and they involved us not only in farm work, but family meals, and pastimes. We had very lively evenings with music in their farmhouse and this was the first time we could visit an authentic New Zealandian maimai. Craig helped us with some administrative affairs and also made us realize that the ultimate solution to every household issue is in fact a tractor! :D

Baru and Mehdi are kind polite and respectful. Highly recommended workawayers.

A really special combination of an artist studio, a builder's workshop, a food garden and biodiversity in a lovely setting. We were mostly involved with gardening during our two week stay at Evelyn and Jon's place. They were both really helpful in giving advice on places to see. Thank you for letting us see these beautiful glass art. A very cute and lovely dog Maggie. Also, a unique opportunity to take the bestest peacock pictures of your life!!!

We needed an emergency plan in the Christchurch area and Margaret reached out immediately, despite being in a temporarily tight spot herself. She was welcoming and interested and helped us in many ways not only during our stay but also since. As it was not a planned stay, we did a bit of gardening but basically ended up mostly house-sitting while she had to go away. We are forever grateful for her generosity, it meant a lot to us!

I was the first volunteer at Ignacio's place and it was a great experience. The work is very achievable and you get to stay at his wonderful project right in the centre of the hills. Ignacio is a great host who went out of his way to make sure I got to know Valparaiso properly, and he's a great ambassador for Chile (and South America more widely). I wish him all the best of luck and hope to come back to see the finished project one day :)