Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 9

Polina and Ryan were a pleasure to host. Ryan demonstrated strong practical skills and served as an excellent handyman, installing lighting in areas that urgently needed it and completing the work with a neat, professional finish. Polina enhanced the aesthetic of the property by repainting benches and walls that required attention, significantly improving the overall appearance. Their children were a welcome presence and added warmth and vitality to the hacienda. I would love to host Ryan and Polinas family anytime.

Als Freunde eines Workawayers (Sören) waren wir eine Woche zu Besuch bei Andy und Luky. Andy hat uns direkt eine Sumpango Tour gegeben und ist allgemein immer für eine kurze Unterhaltung zu haben, besonders über Leberwurst und deutsches Essen 🥨😍Auch Luky ist sehr hilfsbereit. Als Tausch sind wir mit den Hunden Capoo und Rumy spazieren gegangen und haben die Wand einer Garage abgeschlagen. Sumpango ist eine gemütliche, authentische Stadt mit vielen Murals und ist auf jeden Fall einen Besuch wert. Wir hatten wirklich eine gute Zeit in Sumpango und sind sehr Dankbar Andi, Luky und die ganzen Tiere kennen zu lernen 🥰

È stata un esperienza bellissima, sono davvero molto disponibili e mi hanno insegnato moltissime cose sia lavorative che non. Consiglio davvero tanto perché sono una coppia magnifica che mi ha sempre aiutato in qualsiasi cosa io dovessi fare.

My experience with Maike and Kai was my first Workaway, and I truly couldn’t have chosen better hosts. They are such wonderful people who always made sure I felt comfortable and welcome. The work was very enjoyable — picking olives, helping with the animals, and cooking — and I always had enough time and space for myself. Maike taught me so much about horses, which she takes amazing care of. She even trusted me to train them despite my lack of previous experience, and it brought me so much joy. I’m truly grateful for all the time we spent together.

It was wonderful to meet Lilly and host her for one month in our home. She kept our house clean and tidy and the garden weeded. She is incredibly helpful, hardworking and generous…. Cooking meals she loves just to share and always finding ways to contribute to our experience together . I highly recommend anyone who has the chance to host Lilly and take some time to get to know her.

It was wonderful to have the opportunity to host and get to know Antoine during the course of the three weeks or so he stayed with us! He was hard-working, friendly, and so efficient. I would highly recommend him to any hosts and would be pleased to welcome him back for a visit anytime!

I truly enjoyed my stay with Igal and Mica. They are incredibly kind and welcoming people, and from the very beginning I felt like part of the family. The work was very light — mostly feeding the animals and helping around the house — and they always made sure I had enough time to rest and explore the island. They even took me on trips around Flores and invited me to movie nights and other lovely activities. It was a beautiful experience to share island life with them, and I’m very grateful for the time we spent together.

Mel is awesome! She really helped me a lot and kept me updated and sent me pictures while I was gone. She’s super sweet and funny and just a nice vibe to have around the house. Always helpful and making sure the animals were okay. They all really loved her and miss her already! Thanks Mel!

Olivia showed great commitment during her time as a Workawayer. She was always punctual, carried tasks through to completion, and was consistently trustworthy, flexible, and sincere. It was a pleasure to have her with us.

I had such a wonderful time staying with the family and working on their new project! They are amazing - so welcoming and kind! I already miss the farm and the family so much and plan to come back soon!  I stayed for several days, helping with construction of a new chicken coop and working in the garden. Since the project is new, the volunteer work feels especially impactful. It was exciting to be part of something that’s just getting started and to see how much progress we made in a short time! They are super knowledgeable about agroecology and have so much wisdom to share if you’re interested in learning. I really appreciated the opportunity to talk and connect with the family over meals and during volunteer work. My comfort speaking and understanding Spanish went way up after my experience on the farm. Their little boy is also the sweetest kid in the world and already knows so much about the plants and animals on the farm! I had so much fun running around and playing with him everyday.  The site is also absolutely beautiful. There’s a lovely river right next to the house that’s perfect for swimming, and you can hike up the hills for an amazing view. The farm feels way up in the mountains, but is still quite accessible to the cute nearby town by moto (or you can walk to town in about 45 minutes). I slept in a tent on a raised platform, with a roof. The tent setup was super comfortable and warm, with a camping mattress and tons of blankets. It was really nice waking up to the sound of the river everyday!  I had so much fun and learned so much! Can’t wait to come back soon!   -- ¡Disfruté muchísimo mi tiempo quedándome con la familia y trabajando en su nuevo proyecto! Son personas muy amables y me sentí como en casa desde mi primer momento en la granja. Ya echo de menos a la granja y a la familia. ¡Ojalá pudiera volver muy pronto! Me quedé varios días, ayudando con la construcción de la valla para las gallinas, y trabajando en la huerta. Ya que el proyecto es nuevo, el voluntariado se siente muy significativo. Me encantaba ser parte de algo nuevo y ver todo el progreso en solo algunos días. Tienen mucho conocimiento sobre la agroecología y tienen mucha información para compartir. Tenía la oportunidad para hablar y conectar con la familia durante las comidas y el trabajo del voluntariado. Mi capacidad para hablar y entender en español mejoró mucho durante mi estancia en la granja. Su hijo es el niño más adorable del mundo, y ya sabe muchísimo sobre todas las plantas y animales en la granja. Me divertía mucho corriendo y jugando con él todos los días. El sitio es hermoso también. Hay un río lindo junto a la casa que es perfecto para nadar, y se puede caminar en los cerros para ver una vista increible. La granja es muy tranquila y se siente muy remoto en las montañas, pero todavía es muy accesible al pueblo en moto (o se puede caminar al pueblo en 45 minutos). Dormí en una carpa en una plataforma elevada, con un techo. La carpa era muy cómoda, con un colchón y muchas cobijas. Era muy lindo despertarme todas las mañanas al sonido del río.  ¡Me encantó toda la experiencia y aprendí tanto! ¡Quiero volver muy pronto!

Paula was an extraordinary workaway, she help us out with all the house duties and even more, they cleaned a wall from all the old mixture of Concrete and they went to Amatitlán in their day off in order to do some rock climbing. They are so more than welcome in case they need to come back and we will be always waiting for them.

I had a great experience staying with Cyril. The region is beautiful, even in the middle of winter. I was staying in a very cozy little cabin on the property and helped out by working in the garden and doing other odd jobs. Cyril was very welcoming. We shared our meals together and I was happy to spend time with his friends on occasion. He also has an amazing dog and the most friendly cat in the world. Thanks for everything!

Mustafa was very communicative, welcoming, and sweet. We really enjoyed doing the language exchanges and met some cool people doing so. I'm so impressed by how he was able to juggle hosting, running a cafe, and organizing the groups. You could tell that he's well respected in the community and that his group is helping people learn a ton. Unfortunately, we had to leave the country last minute and he was very understanding and flexible. We even got a cold at the end and he went out of his way to get us soup and check in with us. Him and Circe were awesome hosts! We wish we were able to stay longer and do more but it was just unfortunate timing at the end that made us have to return home :(

Allow me to leave this feedback, even though quite some time has passed! Life on this farm was truly wonderful. Pablo and everyone in the town welcomed me with such kindness. It is a very large farm where many different things are grown. Through this experience, I came to love goose eggs. Above all, Pablo was incredibly patient and taught me both Spanish and English. Participating in the weekend markets was a lot of fun. I am also very grateful to Rio, the adorable and clever black cat, as well as to the relatives who took such good care of me.

Edwina and Ian are very welcoming. I thoroughly enjoyed my three weeks with them. Communication with Edwina is seamless and there are no surprises. It was a pleasure to help Edwina with her daily tasks, including Wila, meal preparation, and all the other chores. I also had the opportunity to explore the station and learn about its operations, and I am extremely grateful to them. Thank you again for everything; I had a wonderful time and it was a fantastic experience.

Hosting Benthe and Frank was an absolute pleasure. They were reliable, proactive, and completely trustworthy — we felt at ease leaving the house and the chickens + dogs in their hands for two days. They didn’t just “help out,” they worked. Demolishing an old shed is not exactly a cute Pinterest activity, yet they handled it with energy and good humor. The garden tasks were done carefully and responsibly, and everything was left tidy and in great shape. They were respectful of the house, thoughtful with the animals, and genuinely engaged with the whole experience. They approached everything with openness and enthusiasm. We would host them again without hesitation. Any future host will be lucky to have them. Until next time 🙂

Queridas Natália y Sofía 🌿 Fue un gusto tenerlas en casa. Destaco especialmente su buena disposición, la cercanía y el cariño con el que acompañaron a Teresa en su voluntariado con perritos callejeros. Ambas se manejaban muy bien en español y siempre aportaron con una actitud alegre y colaborativa. Fueron una muy linda compañía, respetuosas, cálidas y fáciles de integrar a la dinámica familiar. Les deseo que sigan encontrando lugares y personas bonitas en su camino ✨ Un abrazo grande Fran R.

Konohana and Hazumi were wonderful guests. They were kind, friendly, polite, and a pleasure to host. Although it was winter and we had no major projects, they happily helped tidy Nils’ room and cooked meals for us. They were respectful, easy to live with, and brought a positive atmosphere to our home. They get along with our son and his cousin very well. We warmly recommend them to future hosts. Safe travels girls! Next time you visit please book it in the summer ☺️. Hugs!