Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 9

Relaxed and very friendly guy, always respectful and polite. We were very happy to get some help with renovating an old board and preparing and cleaning the garden for spring. Absolutley recommendable!

Este es un lugar de paz, en donde tendrás tiempo para meditar e integrarte a las actividades del lugar. Los anfitriones además de ser excelentes personas son muy interesantes por las actividades que realizan. Me trataron todo el tiempo con respeto y cordialidad. Realmente recomiendo este lugar. Es mágico. Muchas gracias por permitirme estar ahí. :)

I don't even know where to start!!! Celia and Hugh are such wonderful people and made me feel sooo welcome at their place. The new house is wonderful and I feel so lucky, that I got to be a part of the "moving-in" process and meet some of their amazong friends and family!!! Hugh has some great storys to tell and is a very hard worker - oh and Celia is an amazing chef and makes the BEST fruitbars I ever tried! And both of them are just wonderful people who try to help you in every way!!!

What an experience! I am forever grateful for my time here, I've grown so much since the start of my volunteer placement, and watching the residents grow (and move on) is just one of the many highlights. Everything you need is provided, including a membership with puregym which i regretably didnt use as much as i should of (lazy). You get lots of time to explore the city or just stay in the surrounding neighbourhood, the beach being a 2min walk and The Pitt is a gorgeous venue hosting raves, markets etc with a Sauna attached! I initially was unsure about having to share accomodation but the cabins are so cosy and your room is completely private for down time when you need it, plus if you get on well with your housemate you can have an amazing communal experience spending time doing activites together. Most importantly: this was such a lovely space for me as the first volunteer to come with a dog! Staff were so accomodating and the residents loved having Leo as their own free therapy dog. Some residents have their own dogs and so its important if youre coming with a dog that you have proper control and they are safe/trusted when meeting new people. Plus, sometimes you will be required to attend training and that results in leaving your dog 5-6 hours during the day as you travel to, attend and then travel back. Its just an important aspect to consider. Overall, I had such an amazing and memorable time, especially as my first time in Scotland, and I hope I may have the opportunity to return again to this community or one of the other communities. <3

We had the opportunity to spend a week at the beginning of march in the beautiful field (and private apartment) of Tobias in Kalamata. We can only recommand Tobias : We had a wonderful time with him, working in the field, always a joyful and careful energy, but also visiting the region and tasting amazing fruits from the garden. Tobias is a passionated and mindful person that we definitely hope to meet again in this paradise.

I spent three days with Aktam and his family, and it was one of the most memorable experiences of my time in Uzbekistan. His village is just about 1.5 hours from Samarkand and offers a truly local experience that is very different from typical travel! Aktam is a wonderful person with a great sense of humor who truly values human connection. I respect him not only as a mathematics teacher, but also as a father and a host. During my stay, he made a genuine effort to help me experience village life as fully as possible. Some of the highlights were eating homemade plov with the family, joining classes at the Ishitexon English school, playing volleyball with his children, and even participating in a class at the village school. Spending time with his children, who are kind, intelligent, and very sweet was also a special part of the experience. These moments allowed me to see the local education system and everyday life in the village from the inside, which made the stay very meaningful. The living conditions are quite simple. During my stay, the shower was not available, the Wi-Fi connection was limited, and the toilet is located outside the house some distance away. It’s helpful to know this in advance. Because of this, it may not be the best place for a long stay if you need stable internet or modern facilities. However, for two or three nights, it is definitely a valuable opportunity to experience authentic village life in Uzbekistan...!!! I’m truly grateful to Aktam and his family for welcoming me and sharing such unique experiences with me. Thank you so much! I already miss you and your family!

A quiet and beautiful place to step away from the noise of the world. Peace, silence, and space to breathe. I spent two months here, and it did wonders for both my mental and physical health. Aniek is a wonderful, relaxed host, and Panda (the dog) is a great companion to have around. Thank you, Aniek, for your kindness and for letting me stay here, and thank you, Panda, for the company along the way. Wishing you both all the best for the future.

Muy responsable, trabajador, educado y muy contentos de tenerlo con nosotros el tiempo que nos tocó.

I had the great pleasure of hosting Helene. She's an excellent cook, super funny and friendly, and always has a smile on her face. She was a big help with the animals, and earned the love and trust of my nervous little pup in no time. The dogs adored her; she has some sort of doggie magnetism! Helene was super fun to hang out with and we took a number of outings, she opened my world to Burmese food (yum!), and was a great workawayer in every respect. I hope one day to be able to visit her in home country of Burma.

We spent one week at Sergiu's farm in November/December, mostly helping with bottling and with work on his soon-to-be bed and breakfast. Sergiu and his wife Oksana fed us delicious Moldovan food after a hard day's work (and a lovely lunch during the workdays). They were extremely accommodating, and made sure we had everything we needed in the house we had to ourselves, including raw milk from a local farmer. The work was hard, but rewarding, and we learned a lot about wine, how small vineyards operate, and how delicious natural grapes and wine are! It was our favorite part of our three weeks in Moldova. We would recommend Sergiu and Oksana's place to anyone wishing to spend time in Moldova, and we hope to return one day in a different season to learn more from you and catch up :)

Linn is travelling with her friend Nour, who stayed with us before to help with the puppies, so I invited them both to do some house/petsitting. My plans were to travel abroad, but an unforeseen family crisis forced me to stay home. Linn and Nour were very helpful, not only taking care of the dogs, but also cooking family meals and helping out where they could. They were both very supportive during a difficult time, and nice people to have around. In the two weeks they stayed with us, they travelled on multiple day trips with great independence, adjusting to the Flemish lifestyle, hopping on a bike to catch a train and enjoying it.

Nous avons eu le plaisir d’accueillir Simone sur notre camp en Guyane et ce fut une excellente expérience. C’est quelqu’un de très motivé, fiable et toujours volontaire, même pour les tâches physiques sous la chaleur et l’humidité. Il s’est parfaitement intégré à la vie du camp, avec une super attitude, beaucoup d’humour et un vrai esprit d’équipe. Autonome et débrouillard, il s’est adapté sans difficulté à l’environnement isolé et au rythme du lieu. Nous recommandons vivement Simone à tous les hôtes Workaway et lui souhaitons plein de belles aventures pour la suite.

I had an incredible 2-week stay with Christian and Karina. The off-grid systems they've built-including the irrigation, water, and electricity-are truly impressive. Everything was so seamless and comfortable that I wouldn't have even known it was off-grid if they hadn't told me. As part of my help, I got to set up a garden bed. It was my first time doing anything like that, and it was a great learning experience. Above all, I was deeply inspired by their hospitality and their philosophy of enjoying every single day. From the natural hot springs under the full moon to the amazing hikes, they helped me experience the very best of the area. I'm so grateful for everything. Good luck with all your future plans and the new property-I'm sure they'll be a great success!

Lea stayed with us for three weeks and was a great volunteer during her time here. She helped with many different tasks and handled hard work without any problem. She was especially helpful with chopping and stacking wood and was always ready to jump in wherever help was needed. She also helped a lot around the house with cleaning, organizing, and tackling small projects that needed to get done. On top of that, she took great care of the animals (she can handle horses without issues) and built a very special bond with Max, which really says a lot about the kind of person she is. Always cheerful and with a smile on her face, she was proactive and constantly looking for ways to help. She's also very easy and fun to be around, and we had many great conversations during her stay. It was a real pleasure having you here at home. You will be missed.

it was the first workaway for mats and he really enjoyed it - me too! we are really thankfull for this experience!! we learned so much. thank you!! ♡

Andrea was a wonderful guest and volunteer, even though her stay with us was short. It was truly a pleasure to host her. I especially enjoyed the excellent private yoga classes she shared, as well as the incredible Thai and Indian gourmet meals she prepared — both were a real highlight of her time here. Beyond that, Andrea brought great energy and positivity to the project. We had many meaningful conversations, she helped with jungle clearing work, assisted with feeding wildlife, and generally contributed a beautiful "joie de vivre" to the place. Thank you Andrea for your time, your kindness, and the great spirit you brought with you. You are always welcome back.

Ida’s stay brought a great deal of inspiration to this project and community. For me as well, this experience opened up new possibilities and perspectives. During her residency, I could away traveling, but she responsibly took care of tasks such as cleaning the house and maintaining the garden and wall painting at studio. And she actively created opportunities to connect with people in the neighborhood. While I was away, a neighbor even came by to bring vegetables, which was a very heartwarming moment. neighborhood also invited her to the park and to play table tennis, and many warm exchanges naturally took place. She is a very independent person, and at the same time a highly creative and self-motivated artist. During her stay, she developed an art project in my studio and created an installation addressing women’s rights💪 In a small rural community like this, her presence had a meaningful impact. I feel that her stay created very positive outcomes for Hagi. I would strongly recommend hosting her to other hosts as well. Arigatou Ida! I deeply respect her courage as a young artist and her open and sincere character, and I look forward to seeing the positive possibilities that will emerge from her future projects. Thank you for such a wonderful stay.

I had a wonderful time with Helena and Paco! The small cherry tree farm is a beautiful place surrounded by nature. I stayed in the van witch is small and simple but every morning I woke up with the birds singing and a beautiful view of the valley:) I really enjoyed the work in the garden and in the afternoon Helena and Paco took me to villages up in the mountain, beautiful views or to events in the area. Also they showed me a lot of typical food and they could tell me a lot about the region and it´s culture. I felt very welcome from the first day on! They kept making sure that I feel comfortable. They were very patient with my spanish skills;) Thank you two for the wonderful time I had! I´m looking forward to come back one day:)

Laura wasn’t just a huge help to us; she settled in so well that it felt as though she’d always lived with us! Laura is very experienced with horses and dogs, she’s also incredibly warm-hearted when dealing with them. Even our older dogs enjoyed accompanying her on her walks. When it comes to horses, there’s no need to tell her anything – she’s a pro. Laura is also a good and safe driver, and reliably took my children to the train station and picked them up again. She’s a brilliant cook, too, and always made sure the kitchen was clean and tidy. I found Laura to be an open-minded woman, who enjoys communicating but is also perfectly happy on her own. The world needs women like her – and so do we :-) Dear Laura, a huge thank you! We look forward to seeing you again!

This was my very first Workaway experience, and honestly, it was amazing! First of all, Valerie took such great care of me. She put so much heart into everything, from the cozy accommodation to the delicious lunches and dinners she prepared. As for the work, since I was working solo, it could be a bit tiring at times, but the tasks—whether it was gardening or cleaning—were always interesting. Valerie truly treated me like family, and I’m so grateful for this experience. If I get the chance in the future, I’ll definitely return to Corsica to help her out again!