Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 31

Lovely people in a welcoming place, willing to share about their ethos and way of being in the world. For the workaway itself, it was mostly cooking. They are quite modest when they say it's a basic kitchen - there's everything you need and more, properly labeled, with some extra jigsaw Tupperware xD The handful of furry companions are all adorable, loving and quirky. There's also many wholesome ideas for the future, so best of luck and thank you for letting me tag along for a bit in your journey :)

I spend 15 amazing days with Nandini and Babu. We celebrated Diwali, went to attractions and cooked in the kitchen :D

I had the pleasure of spending about three and a half weeks on this wonderful farm with Lisa and Tore, their two sons and all the lovely animals. Both of them are very easy-going and truly typical northern Germans – honest, down-to-earth and with a great sense of humor. From the very beginning, I felt comfortable and welcome and I was always included in family life. They always made sure to ask if I wanted to join in on events or activities, which I really appreciated. Every day we had lunch together, always delicious and vegetarian, and the fridge was always well-stocked. They are very open to special requests when it comes to groceries or food preferences. Breakfast and dinner are more spontaneous and flexible, which makes for a really relaxed atmosphere. The work was a lot of fun, especially because you spend so much time out in nature. My main tasks were caring for the animals – the horses, chickens, ducks and dogs – which I really enjoyed. I especially loved the dog walks, and even cleaning up the horse paddocks turned into a fun workout after a few days (podcasts make it even better!). I also made sure to help with everyday tasks like tidying up the kitchen after meals, taking out the trash and unloading the dishwasher, which was just part of keeping everything running smoothly. From time to time I also looked after the kids when an extra hand was needed, which I was happy to do. I also got to help out with two workshops and even take part in a pumpkin workshop myself, which was such a great opportunity to get insights into Lisa’s creative work. On top of that, I also got a glimpse of what it means to raise two little kids – which can of course be lively and a bit chaotic at times, but always in a warm and loving way. The boys are super sweet, funny and full of energy and it was lovely to have them around. I really appreciated how flexible Lisa and Tore were with the working hours, which made it easy for me to organize my time and work on my master’s thesis alongside helping on the farm. My room was a respected private space and I felt very comfortable there. I always had my own space and privacy. I usually spent the evenings on my own, which was totally fine for me since I was more than tired at the end of the day – but it’s good to keep in mind if you’re looking for a more social setup in the evenings. The surrounding area is beautiful, especially if you love peace and nature. Having a car was helpful for me to explore the region but there’s also a bike available and i guess Lisa and Tore are always happy to help with rides to the train station if needed. All in all, my time on the farm was an amazing and enriching experience that I can truly recommend to anyone who loves animals, nature and warm, genuine people. Thank you so much for everything! 💚

Rhondas place was my first Workaway experience and I stayed for 4 weeks. I definitely had the best time! The host is extremely welcoming and made me feel like home from my first day on. I had no experience with horses before but Rhonda gave me the chance to learn more about those amazing animals and even work with them a little! I also worked in the garden, took care of the dogs (I miss them so much!!) and did several tasks around the house. With me there were other Workawayers at this place and we had a great connection that lead to friendships! Rhonda basically knows everything about the Southwest and gave us the best recommendations on how to explore Tucson and Arizona. We had plenty of time e.g. to go to Line Dance Classes, hike in the National Park or visit Tombstone. The hosts also make sure you have amazing meals as there is everything available in the house that you can think of. I furthermore like to highlight the get-togethers at dinner with family and friends of the host, where we had the chance to chat, laugh together and simply have a great time. I like to thank Rhonda and everyone who made this time for me truly remarkable!

I spent almost three weeks at Karl's olive farm in October. It was my very first workaway experience, and I'm very greatful for that! Karl is such a nice, easy going person, and a kind and generous host. I was really impressed by how he always kept his cool and remained calm in the face of every challenge. It made for a very relaxing work environment, which I really appreciated. Work itself was comprised of different tasks around the olive trees, the land and preparations for harvest. Some of it was more physically demanding and some not at all, and Karl made sure that volunteers switched roles every now and then to avoid the work being too monotonous. Karl had endless patience in explaining the tasks and answering any questions we had. After work he would offer to drop us off at the beach, and even took us out for coffee, drinks and some authentic Cretan food. Not to mention the Japanese martial arts lesson he gave us, which was awesome! Karl is also a treasure of stories and funny (sad?) anecdotes about Greek and Cretan culture, and what it takes to live as an independent farmer in this area. All in all, it was an educational experience in a beautiful, peaceful environment, and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to experience authentic hands-on farming. Thanks for everything Karl, and good luck with the harvest! (and getting rid of those flies...)

We had a wonderful time with Johannes and Ivan. It was our first experience on workaway and we couldnt have gotten it better. We stayed for 3 weeks and they treated us very nicely. They were kind, funny, welcoming and Johannes prepared good food for us. Because one of us is vegan, Johannes was kind kind enough to prepare vegan food. Our accomodation was also very good. The work was fine too. The view, like advertised was marvellous. The only annoying thing was the rooster in morning, but you can just use headphones and it should be alright. Thank you very much Johannes and Ivan for this lovely experience!

James is truly one of the very best collaborators we’ve had in the past few years. His photography and videography skills are top-notch but what stands out even more is the passion he pours into every project he creates. He radiated positivity throughout his stay, uplifting everyone around him while always respecting our house rules and community spirit. He was punctual, responsible, and consistently went the extra mile beyond what was expected. James also showed genuine kindness and gratitude toward our local staff, which meant a lot to all of us. It has been such a blessing to have him here. We wish him all the best as he continues his journey across Asia and back to the U.S. He knows he’ll always have a piece of home here in this part of Thailand! Sending you so much love and a big hug from Kanchanaburi :)

If I could rate this experience more than five stars, I would! From the moment I arrived, I felt like I was home. Everyone was really welcoming/helpful, and the hostel was really cozy and inviting, which made it easy to settle in after a few months of traveling. The expectations were clear, and the responsibilities were manageable (although it was busy during the tourist season), so it was easy to juggle the needs of the hostel with a part-time job or other activities in the afternoons/evenings. What I did not expect, however, was falling in love with this hostel and the community of Alice Springs - in fact, what was supposed to be just a two-month commitment turned into just a little under five. It didn't take long before the other volunteers, long-termers, and staff became more than just coworkers; they became my family. Everyone was incredibly supportive, and we were all willing to help each other out when we needed help with anything – housekeeping or not. Even outside of housekeeping, we did everything together, which strengthened the community solo travelers crave. And this sense of community and belonging transcended to the guests who came to stay – whether it was just one night or several months. I am not sure what Seb and Miriam did to make this place so special, but they worked hard to create and maintain an environment that is relaxing, friendly, and inviting to travelers of all kinds. I could go on about how incredibly awesome this place is, but I will cut to the point.. If you are lucky to have a spot at this hostel, you will NOT be disappointed – and I guarantee you, you will not want to leave when it’s time to move on. Thank you Seb and Miriam (as well as Verena/Sydney on reception) for having me throughout the winter/spring and making this experience unforgettable! I will cherish my time at this hostel indefinitely, and I hope to be back to visit someday!

Time in Crete passed quickly, like the rains in Kampanos — intense and refreshing. I learned a lot while caring for the ceramic pieces and practicing patience and presence in the daily routine. I am grateful to Noufris for his generosity and for always going the extra mile — taking us to beaches, taverns, and events, teaching me to appreciate even more the small things around me. A special thanks to Marta, who treated us with such kindness and warmth. It was a unique month, full of learning, unforgettable moments, and experiences that I will carry in my heart. I highly recommend this experience!

Mao stayed at our place for 10 days. Even though she spoke very little English she could follow up with everything we were up to. She helped us to unweed the backyard, harvest grapes and do small chores here and there. She cooked for us delicious tarts and traditional Japanese soup. We enjoyed exploring the countryside, swimming in the river (even though it was mid of October) and everyday evening meals together. We really appreciate her help during her stay.

We honored to meeting Cai. He was an absolutely gem. We are deeply grateful for Cai for supporting my family in so many ways!!!! He is very respectful, very polite,caring, loving,smart person. He took on every tasks with enthusiasm and a positive attitude, whether it was helping around the land and our house, especially painting job was incredible!!!! He integrated seamlessly with our family was incredibly engaging. It was a joy sharing our life with him. Overall it was such a special feeling to having him around like one of our family member!!!! We highly recommend him to any hosts. Thank you so much for everything Cai. We hope to see you soon again in the near future!!!

Adela came and stayed with me for about three weeks in the end of the summer. She is a calm, respectful, independant and hardworking young woman. Together with two other female workawayers staying in the same periode the four of us shared fun and deep conversations, just the way I really appreciate. We enjoyed nice meals together, and we went hiking together around my farm. I had a great time! She performed the tasks I gave her with a high degree of consciense - and being her host was a true joy. I will absolutely give Adela my warmest and best recommendations :)!

If you love camping, sunrises over the sea, sunsets over the river, and working outdoors, don't miss this experience. Stunning nature and people who care about and protect it. Hope to come back sometime to have fun working with these easygoing team of camping lovers!

Thank you all for the unique experience, I met some amazing people and had a really nice time! The environment is absolutely stunning and I got lots of time to explore it ;) The work was very chill and interesting! Learned some new things and got to know kind, funny and interesting people :) I'm really happy I decided to come to this wonderful place. Thanks for everything!

A wonderful workaway experience :) I absolutely loved my time at the Buddhist Centre. The people were kind and generous in sharing their knowledge about Buddhism. I joined most evening classes and really enjoyed learning more about the Buddhist way, I had so many wow moments discovering new ways of thinking and deepened my meditation practice. The centre offered such a peaceful space. I left feeling like my mind had a good bath :) There was plenty of quiet time to enjoy the temple and the beautiful surroundings. I also got to share the experience with two amazing fellow Workawayers, Helen and Margot. Thank you to everyone for making it so special, I’d love to come back one day!

Javad stayed with us for two months and was very helpful to have him around! He has such a happy and positive personality and got used to Lope's routines and special needs very easily (although my dog had some health issues during this time that needed extra care!). That allowed me to leave the house for several days knowing that both my home and my dog would be taken care of as if I was there. Also he's very respectful around the house, I would totally recommend him! :)

Ho trascorso poco più di una settimana con Nicola ed Elena ma è stata una piacevolissima sorpresa. La loro casa è bellissima, immersa nella natura a poca distanza da Livorno e da spiagge meravigliose che a ottobre sono uno spettacolo! e hanno due meravigliosi cani con cui ho fatto delle belle passeggiate nei boschi circostanti. Elena e Nicola sono persone molto accoglienti, disponibili e interessanti. Mi è piaciuto partecipare ad una serata del gruppo di lettura di cui fanno parte. Elena è molto attiva, sempre in movimento. Mi ha insegnato a lavorare all'uncinetto, abbiamo fatto passeggiate, mi ha fatto conoscere il bellissimo mercato di Livorno ed è un'ottima cuoca !!! Ho svolto lavori semplici come togliere le zanzariere, preparare il pranzo per Nicola, raccogliere le foglie, fare la polvere in casa. Nicola ascolta ottima musica ed è appassionato d'arte, siamo andati ad una mostra a Livorno e avendo in comune la passione per il teatro mi ha portata ad assistere alle prove della compagnia di teatro sociale di cui facevano parte lui ed Elena. I loro amici sono piacevolissime persone con cui mi sono trovata subito a mio agio . Un'esperienza ricca e stimolante che consiglio a tutti !

The Time with Nozomi and her family was very special and beautiful to me. Nozomi welcomes you in such a warm spirit and openness that you feel immediately at home. The Kids Zuki-Chan and Maru-Chan are just the very sweetest girls you can imagine and her Husband is always interested to learn about different cultures. I really enjoyed both the work where I helped with all kind of cool things but especially with fruit tree pruning but I also enjoyed the free time with Nozomi so much, it is just so nice and fun to talk with her and spend time with her. She made sure that I see a bit of the surroundings and even invited me for restaurants a few times in only 2 weeks - how absolutely nice!! The time passed way too fast and I am very happy to have met Nozomi and her family and this will always be a very warm memory and feeling. Thank you so so much for this opportunity to learn about your life, stay in your beautiful house and spend time with your caring family. Thank you!

My three weeks at Lissa and Dave’s place were truly amazing! Their sustainable lifestyle was deeply inspiring and the perfect introduction to permaculture for me. The work was well-paced and varied — from mulching and planting to maintaining garden beds. They explained not just how to do things but why, which helped me understand the logic behind permaculture. The single room was cozy and peaceful, and the daily smoothies and meals were fresh and mostly from the garden — simple, delicious, and full of life. My favorite time was sitting on the terrace in the afternoon, chatting over a glass of Dave’s homemade beer — a special moment for me as I’m a home brewer too! Dave and Lissa are generous hosts with big hearts. I managed to fit in sunrise surfs before work, and Dave kindly let me start later when the swell was up. If you’re curious about permaculture or simply want to reconnect with nature, I can’t recommend this place enough.

Lena responded to a request to study two weeks of dance, choreography and fire performance, with the finale being 15 minute performance inside an Opera, the cast of which were almost all volunteers. She had no experience spinning fire, but arrived with passion, excitement and determination, and a real desire to learn as, much as possible. To apply for the role she sent some of her dance videos and although she hasn't been studying very long, she is a natural in movement. I gave her a short LED section with light up pairs of wings to create with another volunteer, and even though they both worked on it together I strongly suspect that Lena did most of the choreography. It was gorgeous! Lena is a sparkling, intelligent young woman, and with a lot of focus and I believe she will succeed in anything she puts her mind to. She is also a pleasure to have in the house, she has a kind, conscientious and helpful personality, and many other skills outside of the dance and performance realm, including academics and fine art. Her cooking too was excellent!! Thank you for your time here Lena, and for helping to make the first showing of the Opera a success. I know you have many other strings to your bow, but I hope you keep up with the dance and performance, you are truely a natural in that area. ✨