Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

I am really grateful to Heather, Mohammed, Hiba, Yusef for hosting me so kindly, and showing me somw cities around Morocco, I was glad to be part of their family life. Everyday was different and brand new. I enjoyed having some time for my self as much as doing activities together, it was a good balance. The kids were nice to me they are really creative and artistic, Yusef can transform a plastic tube into a fishing gear, and Hiba can craft a bag or a skirt out of a piece of cloth. I have learn about fishing, and I've got a lot of inspiration on creating jewelleries and drawings. Yusef was enthusiast for the many little things we've done togethe: popping pop corns, doing origami, ride the scooter, planting seeds, carolling, cutting veggies.... With Hiba I had fun trying out some gymnastics, and doing some walk-talk. Overall,the environment is a calm but never boring. I could feel the cultural matching in the life of the American-Moroccans. A mix of Christmas and cous cous. I had the chance to meet other foreign people in the local surrounding we went to a play, by the ocean, to the local market and pubblic spa. The traditional meals home made were delicious. Thank you a lot! take care of your dreams and nourish your inner sparkle of magic.

Jill is an incredible woman! She is so strong, intelligent, kind, and passionate. You can really feel the love that she’s put into her food forest, and it felt so special to be able to contribute to it. Her home and her presence is very healing... I left Jill’s place feeling more confident and more myself. I hope I can be like her one day! Jill, it was such a pleasure hearing about all the different lives you’ve lived, listening to the wild stories you have, and having thoughtful conversations about culture and the environment over the most delicious and nutritious food. I only wish I could’ve stayed longer! Thank you for taking the time to teach me about syntropy and weaving!

It's a big thing leaving a house and a dog for complete strangers to take care of while overseas. Daniela and Pavel made it super easy to do just that. They were both great communicators, friendly and I felt instantly at ease with them. They did a fantastic job of looking after my dog (who needed extra care). They looked after my Air Bnb room so that I could continue to offer that service while I was away. They left my house sparkly clean, did some painting and weeding. They were fun to have around, inspiring travellers and general good sorts. Thanks so much for all of your work and care.

This was my first workaway experience and I stayed here for two weeks and absolutely loved it! Firstly, Mika is literally Superwoman. She works incredibly hard at her job while also cooking dinner every night (except Sundays, which are the workers’ day off), helping with the cleaning, and still having the energy to be outgoing and friendly with everyone. She’s a lovely person who takes great care of the workers! Muko is also very friendly and is always offering food or ice cream for you to try. They are both wonderful people who make you feel included at all times. I also worked alongside Charlie, another worker from Hong Kong, who was super welcoming and really great company! The work mostly consists of cleaning in the morning, walking the dogs for a couple of hours during the day, and helping with the washing up at dinnertime. It’s easy once you get into the routine, and time flies by! Especially because the dogs are so cute xx I would highly recommend this stay to anyone looking for an opportunity to connect with people from different cultures. I would also recommend to anyone that really loves dogs and is prepared to give them long walks !!

fue una experiencia muy bonita que sin duda la volvería a repetir angi la anfitriona una persona maravillosa y servicial siempre dispuesta ha ayudar en lo que sea, aprendí mucho de las personas en este lugar y me quedaron recuerdos que me llevaré para toda la vida una experiencia hermosa y amigos para toda una vida, muchas gracias por todo son los mejores, mi familia chilena los quiero

Dani is a really friendly and kind host. I've had a great stay here! Enjoyed staying with the dogs and horses a lot :) It is such a mind and soul healing experience.

Thank you Nana and Gino for making me feel part of your family at your farm near Alvignano. I had such a lovely time here- very relaxed, working at a nice pace in the middle of the forest with my wheelbarrow, where I became the 'queen of the cariola'! I fell in love with the donkeys, they are gentle, calm and communicative creatures, so even cleaning out their stall was pleasant with their comforting noises while I worked. The countryside here is very beautiful, and I got to visit other local towns by train, which is very handy. Nana is a great cook (though Gino is the head chef!) and introduced me to many local dishes which I had never tried before. I have a book is recipes now, including one from their friend Mauro. Added to this, we played and sang traditional Italian and Irish music often, joined by friends and other workawayers. Speaking Italian everyday was a great help to my language progress, especially as both Nana and Gino were kind and patient and helpful when I struggled to be understood. Grazie mille per questo esperienza speciale. Fionnuala

Staying with Rachel and Ralph was truly special. From the moment we first talked, Rachel helped us with everything — even days before our flight to NZ ✨. When we arrived, they welcomed us with an amazing dinner and so much warmth that we instantly felt at home. Their place is beautiful, peaceful and cared for in every detail 🌿⛰️. We always had freedom with our schedule, and they constantly made sure we had everything we needed — advice, recommendations, help with plans for our next steps. Thanks to Ralph we even found our first car in NZ 🚗🙌. The work was enjoyable, especially looking after the garden. We loved sharing some of our recipes with them, and Rachel’s lemon pie (thank you for the recipe!) became my favourite 🥧💛. And of course, Meg — the sweetest dog ever — made every day even better 🐶💚. Overall such a nice, kind and good people, we wish you the best! We had such a beautiful, calm and meaningful time. We already miss them and hope to come back one day with more stories to share ❤️. Leo & Viki

Andrea stayed 2 weeks in November 2025 and was an amazing help around the house. She spring cleaned the kitchen and pantry cupboards, washed the windows, repotted some plants and cut and fastened some timber boards onto the face of a deck. She was friendly and always up for a chat so was great company to have around. Highly recommend to host her.

Ewen stayed a week in July 2025 and was a great help in the garden and also in cutting up some timber for a Deck Project. It was also fun playing him in a few games of chess.

I had an amazing almost 3 weeks at the hostel, the people were 100% the best thing about my stay, it made the whole place feel like home 🩷 Special thank you to Razlan and Rajiv who were both super helpful and kind and really made me feel safe and cared for as a volunteer. The work is straighforward and easy, I mainly just checked people in and out of the hostel. The hostel is also in a really great area, remote enough to be peaceful but still quite close to the beach and main road of Unawatuna. I really enjoyed my stay, thank you Rajiv!!

Franka is an absolutely delightful young woman — respectful, hardworking, and truly responsible. She was always smiling and willing to help with anything, bringing lightness and joy into the house. Despite being only 18, she shows a remarkable level of maturity, curiosity, and initiative. She was eager to communicate, learn, and interact with the family, while also respecting everyone’s rhythms and personal space. It was a pleasure to have her with us. She quickly became part of the family, and her beautiful piano playing filled the house with music and warmth. We wish her all the very best on her journey through South America during this coming year. Franka, thank you for everything — you will always have a home here.

It’s such a beautiful thing Shani and Tim have created here. The community of people are so kind and I felt very welcome. It felt like the perfect start to my Australia trip. I thoroughly enjoyed our busy bee day working altogether to get ready for the community garden open day and the morning tea with the goats and walking them in the evening. I also really enjoyed the tea chats and Monday dinners with everyone and helping Tim with some social content for his band. Shani and Tim are amazing and between them they made me laugh a lot!! Thank you so much for having me, it was such a privilege to spend time with you all and do a workaway here ❤️

I truly enjoyed my time working in the vineyards by Mt. Etna. Chris and Salvatore were the best hosts you could ever ask for. I had plenty of room and amenities in the house that I stayed at. They were so helpful to make sure I had everything I needed. I truly enjoyed the meals and conversations we had. The work can be challenging at times but they make sure to teach you and help you if you need it. Seeing all the progress and knowing my hard work was paying off was truly rewarding. I loved laying on the hammock starting at Mt. Etna as I read my book during downtime. Salvatore is an amazing cook and Chris was always making everyone laugh at the table. They are both so caring and so grateful for the help that was provided. I wish I could be there for more time. If you are looking for new experiences to help but also laugh and learn and hoping to enjoy the lovely life they live, I definitely recommend.

I volunteered at host Jayalakshmi’s place for 10 days, and it was a wonderful first volunteering experience. She is extremely welcoming, generous, and truly passionate about caring for native cow breeds and growing her farm naturally without chemicals. The farm is surrounded by beautiful greenery with peacocks, fruit trees like custard apple, fig, coconut, citrus, amla, and many herbal plants. The constant birdsong and calm atmosphere make it a perfect place to relax, practice yoga, and connect with nature. The food was vegetarian, healthy, and delicious home-cooked meals. Accommodation was comfortable—I was given a room with 2 beds, and since no other volunteers were there at the time, I stayed alone. My main work was weeding in the groundnut field during the flowering stage, and the workers were very friendly. I also learned how sacred ash (Vibhuthi) and natural soap are made, explored herbal plants, and helped with the cows. There was no strict work schedule and was so much to learn from the farm itself and from the host. We also had long, meaningful conversations on many different topics, which made the stay even more special. The host even guided me for a solo visit to Madurai Meenakshi Temple and the palace, which was memorable. Overall, it was a meaningful and peaceful experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to spend quiet time close to nature and animals.

We love Koh Mak! We stayed here for 1mnd. and had a great time! The place is a very cozy place where you really feel like you’re in the wilderness and the beach at the resort has great snorkeling! One day we fished a big squid on the beach of the resort and Riam cooked it for us and the other Workawayers to eat. It was delicious, and such a cool experience! We enjoyed the work we did as it was a good variety of tasks and Michal and Riam are very flexible with the working hours. We had the opportunity to rent a scooter from the resort very cheap, which made our stay even better! Even tho the island is pretty small, it’s good to have a scooter to get around easier to experience all its beauty. We would definitely recommend this place and we would love to come back one day! A big thanks to Michal and Riam, Obi and Atlas, (their two dogs) for making our stay a very special one!

The experience of working with Tree and other volunteers for about 3 weeks taught me a lot. With over 10 years of experience working in the field of restoring trails and landscaping, Tree continues to move forward unwaveringly, and of course, has put in its time and energy without any claims or expectations. There is so much useful work at Ecodome and Comotes Island that you don't notice the passing of time, and there is also enough time to go on adventures in the heart of nature with other volunteers. It depends on what frequency your energy is tuned to! Thank you Tree, for the beautiful memories and experiences that I will remember from you. Sincerely.

My stay in Wilpattu was truly enjoyable. The resort is located in a beautiful, exotic area, with monkeys roaming around and plenty of birds to observe. It was clean, and the owners and the whole team were very helpful and approachable. I had the opportunity to try local dishes, and the team gladly explained their ingredients, how they were prepared, and the best way to eat them. I didn’t have much contact with Danula, but he was available and helpful via WhatsApp. On a daily basis, I was looked after by Krish, who is warm, funny, open, and supportive. Thanks to her, I quickly felt comfortable and at ease. It’s also worth noting that the resort has a clearly business - like and organized character, more so than the typical relaxed atmosphere of Sri Lanka. For some, this may be an advantage; for others, it might feel less natural. Once again, many thanks to the entire team. I really appreciate the care and support I received. It was a very pleasant experience, and I am truly grateful.

Thanks Niki for such a wonderful stay! I spent a week in Ōhope with Niki and her lovely son Noah, and it was such a pleasant experience to be a part of their family for a week. When we had sunny days I helped with painting the cabin which was very therapeutic, and then helping with some childcare during rainy days. Noah is such a great kid, he's so playful and we had a lot of laughs together. Their home was so lovely, it's beautifully decorated and I couldn't stop staring at those spectacular rolling hills surrounding their garden! It's a spacious home and I felt very relaxed for the duration on my stay. I really enjoyed conversations with Niki over dinner, sharing a passion for filmmaking and nerding out about some of my favourite movies! I'd really recommend anyone to stay here, I had such a great time

Don’t know where to start… We had such an amazing time there! Anne and Peter are incredibly kind, and we felt very welcome from the first moment. Their home and the area around it are absolutely beautiful, and Ruby is such an extremely cool and lovely dog. We had lots of fun together, went on great trips, shared wonderful conversations, and created memories we look back on with so much joy. And on top of that, there was great food and great music! We’re truly grateful for the time we spent with them. Anne and Peter, we hope to see you someday in Austria.