Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 8

Anaelle & Jonathan stayed with us for almost three weeks, and it was really sooo nice to have them here. They are a very kind, mature, and grounded couple, and from the beginning it felt easy to have them as part of the community. At the same time, they are incredibly hardworking and capable, truly some of the most reliable volunteers we’ve had in a long time. Whatever task they were given, they approached it with care, attention, and efficiency. We could always trust that things would be done properly, and often even better than expected. That kind of consistency and responsibility is quite rare, and we really appreciated it. Beyond helping, they are just very warm and lovely people to be around, respectful, thoughtful, and easygoing. We feel very grateful they came to stay with us, and we sincerely hope they’ll come back very soon. Anyone who hosts Anaelle & Jonathan will be very lucky, we can wholeheartedly recommend them.

My visit to Fanny’s place was short as that suited us both at the time, but she was super welcoming and really friendly to talk to. She has also traveled a lot and knows what it is to be a workawayer herself. There is a lot of varied tasks to do and and lots of interesting things to get your hands dirty with, and she also very flexible and open for inputs. She speaks english super well and has many nice friends. I think that the main thing i appreciated with this stay was the fact that Fanny was engaged in working with you and not just asking you to do things! Great place to stay!! :)

Dear Sandrine and Felix :) The time we spent with you was truly precious. You were a truly harmonious couple. The ideas you shared, the love and energy you gave us, your approach to children, and your empathetic attitude towards us were all invaluable and wonderful. Thank you so much for everything. We were so pleased to meet you. Looking forward to seeing you again someday :)

The week I spent with Brian & Mandy became a truly precious and unforgettable memory for me. From the very first moment we met, they welcomed me like family and always looked after me very well. They taught me so much about New Zealand’s culture and nature. Their home is beautiful and filled with a very good vibe. Mandy’s cooking is amazing and incredibly comforting. Brian teaches every task clearly, carefully, and with great patience. They are both kind and thoughtful—truly wonderful hosts. Thank you so much for everything. Keep in touch ;)

Meeting Sica was a pleasure! Unfortunately my staying at her house was short, but very enjoyable and fun Sica is a cheerful welcoming and open person that makes you feel as comfortable as home. She is willing to take you around the village on her scooter and have a chat, but also respects your space if you need a break from the day, giving you privacy in a very comfortable room. There is a classroom in her house where I helped the teacher with some playful and conversational activities for the little students. They are preparing themselves for the national Olympics! Her family is also very friendly and kind, they feed you with delicious food, offer drinks (her dad roasts the coffee himself) and despite they don't speak too much english, they showed curiosity for my culture, asking Sica to do the translations. They will make you feel like another member of the family. I would definitely come back again! Thank you Sica and good luck with everything ✨🌞

What a great slow tourism and workaway experience at Lapa Guest house! We spent 2 weeks there in this wonderful project! Beside of beeing a beautiful family, Ilmars, Sana and Leo are great hosts which will do their best to accommodate their guests. We spent 2 weeks in Lapa with another Workawayer, Yaya (<3) and had a really good time sharing, laughing, learning, talking, playing and enjoying every moments. As the project was at its start, it was a great opportunity to experience the questioning on its creation. Ilmars and Sana were opened to share their thoughts, and to brainstorm. Ilmars showed us the work of wood, to cut floors in a japanese style house, break walls etc. We helped also in the garden cleaning. We have been acomodated in a private room with balcony. Regarding the food, the ingredients have been supplied by Ilmars and Sana cooked also for lunch time. For the dinner, we used to cook at home, with our special workawayer chief Yaya or going to the sushi place. If you want a countryside experience, learning some DIY work in house with lovely people, Lapa is for you! The place is ideally located in the countryside of Ena. A direct bus from the train station leads you to this little village. For nature lovers and authentic japanese culture discovery, it's the perfect place. In the village, you can find a delicious sushi restaurant, a small café, shrines, lovely people who are starting different interesting projects and peacefullness! By the way, it is very easy to organise a day trip to the old town of Magome or Nakatsugawa and to visit temples, hike to waterfalls or to go to onsens. A bus from/to Ena is about 2min walking distance from Lapa. Thanks again Ilmars for your wonderful project! Lapa wa kakoii desu ne!! NaoTho

This was our first workaway and we had an amazing experience! We stayed at the school for a week. We prepared lessons, taught kids of all different ages and even did a bit of work helping to build a house of one of the students and moving soil for the playground. The meals were filling and varied (lunch at 11:30am, dinner at 7pm straight after classes), and we had a delicious bbq one night. There are a few cafes not too far away, and a local market, to get coffee or something for breakfast. The bedroom was comfortable, with a good mosquito net. Phoery set expectations well and explained how everything worked. Messages before we arrived could have been slightly clearer, but all good. His daughter, Sidou, was super helpful and always on hand to answer questions, give advice on lessons and explain to the kids in khmer if there were any language barriers. The kids are so sweet, it was a great rural village experience, where you will see pupils and their parents if you go for a walk / cycle / run in the mornings, and be greeted with "hello teacher!". When we were there, there were between 4 and 6 of us volunteers, so there were 1-3 of us volunteer teachers in any class. We all worked really well together and got to know each other well :) The school is well organised, with logbooks, textbooks, projectors etc. so it is easy to plan lessons accordingly (it was our first time doing so!).

spent 2x 5 days at Pablo’s place in the mountains, while visiting Madrid for a few days in between. Pablo frequently had to go back and forth for the weekend so it was a great way for a city break. Pablo is a very friendly and kind person and really wants to make sure you feel comfortable as well. Also he is really helpful in case you want to practice your Spanish (as he is a Spanish teacher himself as well). The house is very spacious including its surroundings. You have a beautiful view on the valley and opposite mountains from his place. The area is really quiet so if you like to go hiking and exploring without meeting anyone, this is the place to be! The work I did mainly consisted of helping out in the garden, cooking and some other tasks around the garden. Pablo allowed plenty of time to do stuff for yourself or for exploring the area. It is helpful if you can entertain yourself as well, but if you can, it’s a perfect place to stay at. Muchísimas gracias, Pablo!

I stayed about 10 days at Stefan's and everything has been amazing! The environment is awesome, the whole house and forest is beautiful and typical, food was great and everything we did has been inspiring. Stefan is very interesting, his two daughters are so sweet and enjoyed big walks with Zelda. Absolutely recommend this experience!!

Stephanie was a perfect volunteer ! always ready to help ,at what there was to do ....And pleasant in thé commun life .She Can come again with great pleasure !!! André.

We had a nice video call and agreed on certain dates. Then, as the date are approached, she stopped replying to our messages both in WhatsApp and in Workaway. She never showed up.

Christy is a very nice person, very alive and very helpful with our 14-y-o boys. Having her at home was easy. She’s welcome back any time

Absolutely wonderful people in a wonderful big farm. I sadly only had the time to stay for 1 week but it was an incredible experience. Andrea and Neville were incredible friendly, smart and experienced people. I had the pleasure to get to know their entire family and they were all really cool! The work was great and really flexible with their schedules. The accommodation and food were also amazing! I had so much fun going with Neville on the Harvester and getting to know how they work on a day to day basis. Their coworkers were all super friendly and it felt like one big family. They have seen, it feels like, the entire world, so there is always something to learn from them! :) Its really fascinating to see what it takes to get our everyday food and am incredibly thankful for people like them! I wish you all the best in the future and hope to keep in touch via email sometime! Thank you! :)

It was great to have Sumit here. I appreciate the clear communication both ways, it was easy to help him to enjoy his stay as he was clear with his wishes and expectations. Sumit is flexible, friendly and very patient. He makes excellent food, I was lucky to get to try it on a few occations. Sumit is always happy to help with smaller or bigger things and adjusts to different situations well. I'm happy that the stay was as expected. Thanks for all the help and all the best to future travels and experiences!

We loved having Julien and Guillemette stay with us. They were very helpful, respectful and lots of fun. They worked well together with us to complete the many jobs on our list. And they helped us improve our French. We would highly recommend them to other hosts. We have certainly made some new friends and plan to keep in touch.

Gracias por toda tu ayuda, Jordi. Muy agradecido. Eres más que bienvenido a quedarte cuando vayas a hacer una gira en tu autocaravana.

Saki was honestly such a lovely person to have in our home. She is very polite, respectful, and kind, and she fit into our family life so easily. It quickly felt very natural having her here and she became part of our little family during her stay. She mainly helped us with housekeeping and always did it with a good attitude. She was tidy, thoughtful, and very easy to have around the house. Our kids also enjoyed the time they spent with her doing origami and playing board games. She has a very sweet and gentle nature. We really loved having Saki stay with us and we will miss her. We will definitely keep in touch and she is always welcome to come stay with us again. We highly recommend her to other hosts.

Our time with Sofia and her family will now be one of my most memorable experiences. She is a amazing person who welcomes you into her home with open arms and a beautiful spirit. We spent our days working and learning together, about agriculture spicifically planting seedlings, harvesting and creating garden beds, as well as helping to construct their new greenhouses! Every work day was accompanied with music and laughter. Helping on their incredible project was so rewarding! We ate lunch together after working and spent time getting to know eachother, making the whole experience even more special. The surrounding area is beautiful and on the weekends we were able to adventure into Puerto Varas as well as explore the beautiful nature of the South. The center of town is only a short bus ride away and is beautiful and lively, surrounded by volcanoes and lakes, as well as trekking trails and rivers! I stayed three separate times with Sofia, because the magic of her home and garden kept pulling me back!! We will always look back on our time with Sofia and her beautiful family with so much love and thanks for the memories we created together. ❤️❤️❤️

Participate in this project was really unique and pleasant experience. Providing food for poor gives you special filing, which is hard to describe. Location is great, California country side, you'll meet a lot of interesting people and eat delicious food. They will take you to different trips like snowshoeing or exploring seaside. All the best in the future and thanks again for a great workaway experience.

Robert stayed with us for two weeks and was a pleasure to host. He’s a quiet, polite guy who worked carefully on sanding plaster and painting. Communication was easy, and he approached every task reliably and responsibly. Robert fitted in well and respected the house routines, making the stay smooth and enjoyable.