Meet host Sam, who has created a sacred space for people to communicate and connect in a profound, creative and cathartic way. This haven is in the shape of a huge barge, moored on Hawkesbury River north of Sydney. From here, the “crew” can take off along the river for adventures, interact with people from across the globe, to learn and to grow.
Meet our host of the month Will, who moved from Bangkok to the island of Koh Lanta to fulfil his dream of creating a better world for his community and his country, Thailand. Read all about his sustainable education project, where workawayers learn how to build with mud, lead children's activities to promote sustainability, and live harmoniously with monkeys, lizards and snakes!
As Mayan civilizations regarded cenotes as being their principle life source, Kareen, our latest host of the month, has created a cenote-centered community in Yucatan, Mexico, where travellers from around the world come together to learn from each other's cultures in a peaceful and self-sustainable holistic bubble...
The stress of modern living plus a pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health among many of us. Being able to recharge and seek inspiration might seem challenging when we are all homebound, but Workaway host Indu's yogic community aims to offer just that! This refreshing haven is the perfect place to unwind, connect with nature, and transform for the better.
A magnificent conservation and wildlife rehabilitation centre in the heart of the Amazon, Bolivia, where gringos and monkeys find home among Workaway host Andrés and his volunteer tribe! Our latest Workaway host of the month brings us right into the unplugged jungles, and shares more on the harsh realities and priceless rewards of volunteering at this animal rescue project.
Xavier and Nathalie's family farm near Chiang Mai is a slice of paradise where workawayers get to discover new skills, interests, and a sustainable lifestyle! From Thai culture and cuisine, to yoga and aquaponics, our latest Workaway Host of the Month offers us much insight and inspiration on how to explore a different way of life...
Our latest Workaway host of the month is an animal lover who's realising his dream to provide abandoned animals with a second chance at finding health and a home -- with the help of workawayers! Surrounded by forest and the golden Algarve sands, this spacious, eco friendly animal rescue shelter in Portugal is the perfect place for nature lovers and animals alike.
A free-diving instructor, a sailor, a sculpture and a farmer – Børje is the host of a sculpture Workaway experience that works to save the environment! Whether by raising awareness with creative sculptures or actively removing marine pollution off the coast of Norway, he aims to make a real difference.
This month we talk to host Heather from the Skopelos and share a slice of magical Greek island. Come uncover the beautiful well-trodden paths of the past, while enjoying the spectacular natural backdrop of Mamma Mia’s romantic island!
This big ol’ plantation-sized slice of paradise in Sri Lanka is not just a coconut estate! This month, host Tilak tells us how he created a haven of natural beauty and wildlife, while giving back to the local community and welcoming travellers to enjoy the village sustainably.
We had the pleasure of getting to know a lovely family living in the UK. Drawing on their experiences as journalists and travellers, they told us how they’re creating a new project that moves beyond recycling toward something even better. Get out some scissors and glue and tap into your inner child for this special interview!
This month, we caught up with Hester who lives on a sheep farm in South Africa with his family. His vivid description of the beautiful landscape and the history of the region are out of this world. After just a glimpse of seeing the farm through his eyes, we know you’ll be dreaming of visiting soon!
This month, we talk with Juan who helps run a guest house in Ecuador on a remote beach in Santa Marianita. Drawing on his experience hosting over 100 Workaway volunteers (!), he shared valuable wisdom and his compassion for helping others. We’re already imagining the beautiful breeze coming off the waves and know you’ll be wanting to book a flight ASAP!
“It is more than just a farm, it’s a way of life :). We really love what we do. We wake up every day at 4:00 AM with a smile on our faces, ready to start a new day. We feel lucky that we have a good life.” This month’s Workaway “Host of the Month”, a beautiful organic farm from the Jordan Valley reminds us to slow down and enjoy the view.
This month, we talk to Samira and Alan with this school project in a Ecuadorian Amazon village. Dedicated to helping protect indigenous culture in the heart of the Amazon, they need volunteers like you and me to help teach English in their remote village. We’re inspired by their project and know you will be too!
It’s been a whole year since we started interviewing our hosts, and what amazing people we have spoken to! This month is no exception with Geneviève and Erick from France, at their beautiful organic farm community.
This month may be one of our favourite interviews so far. We sent 2 of our team members Shirley and James to Vietnam to discover hosts away from their laptops. Little did they expect to meet such an amazing 12-year old girl and our youngest ever host– ok, her family are the one that are actually hosting, but she loves Workaway so much we just had to interview her!
After flying to Costa Rica and searching for the optimal land to putting this dream into reality, all the answers were found in this little piece of jungle in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. While building the camp, and surfing together every day, we began to feel something special was on its way.
Family owned for almost 600 years, the farm was traditional up to the 70s. Neglected after a community finished around 2000, it now has love provided by Devi & Ezra the youngest generation of their family : With the volunteers we found a sustainable way to keep our project going.
Read all about an alternative Spanish language school in Medellin, Colombia, where the goal is to teach Spanish by connecting students with the locals, which for them is one of the most important aspects of meaningful travel.
“There’s always a funny or heartfelt story each and every day. We often get to witness people experience whale watching or catching fish for the first time!”
“I adore how networks like Workaway allow us to find mutually-beneficial relationships, which allow us to thrive creatively and culturally. Of course it saves travellers money, and it also allows them to really get immersed in the lifestyle of another culture, rather than just peering in at it from the outside!”
