Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

Having Peter stay with us was truly a pleasure. His gentle presence, respectfulness, and ease made everything feel natural from the start. We especially appreciated how patient and attentive he was with the kids, giving them the space and time they needed to connect—and now they are already asking when they will see him again. It was also a joy to see him engage so wholeheartedly with our town and its activities, for example he went second at local festival with some Schuplattl-Related fun activities and we had a great time. Peter was reliable, considerate, and simply lovely to have around. We would welcome him back anytime and hope our paths cross again.

Yuma stayed with me and another workawayer for only 9 days, and it was a pleasant time but during a very cold period. I was impressed by her how she would even do outside work at -30 degrees, and no complaining. Very sweet, helpful and nice to have around. The house was always tidy, she prepared dinner, and she helped clean up in the barn which was an excellent job done. She took Daisy for walks and made sure the cat Gibson was taken care of.

Sheares is a very charming person who always looks on the bright side of life. Fantastic to have around - handy in everything and a fabulous helper when it comes to technical stuff, fast learner and always with a smile on his face. The winter was harsh at that time, but Sheares had no problems coping with the cold. He did any chores in the house, outside and helped out with whatever was needed. You wouldn't want to miss having him around. Hopefully Sheares is coming back.

My experience with the Family was really rewarding - ideal for not only learning french, but also growing as a person. Already from the day of arrival Thibault helped me navigate through Paris and find the correct train. The moment I stepped into the house, I was surrounded by energy and love - 3 children and a baby, all excited and curious. Marion was sweet to give me a break and let me rest after the long journey. The house tasks are very basic - cooking, cleaning and helping pick up the children - and Marion and Thibault are very aware of giving breaks and treats in between the sessions :D The work times were also very flexible, and I had time to do my own work at the same time. A regular day leaves a lot of time to learn french, as there's almost always some sort of sound in the house. If you do your own french studying at the same time, I can't see a better environment to learn french in! In the weekend I had free time but was able to go with the family to participate in activities. One time I was with them, visiting Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte for a big christmas show, and I also visited Paris a couple of times and saw the local Fontainebleu castle, which is an absolute must. All in all: an excellent experience with a big, sweet family, who are very welcoming and eager to help you in your french journey. I felt welcome in the family and was brougth to different family gatherings which gave unique opportunities to learn the french culture first hand. Can highly recommend

One & Petru thank you for coming by. The potatoes, garlic, the radishes & beetroot you sowed are growing - slow and steady and healthy. They helped us make beds, sow then, share their knowledge about planting seasons, pairings and the mood of the moon! They take incharge of the job and see it through. It was really nice to have crossed paths.

Gio was absolutely delightful. He fit in with the rest of the team seamlessly taking on any and all work at the farm. It was both interesting and exciting to watch him take on new work tasks that he had not tried before. He is self motivated and very happy by himself or with company. Thank You Gio for coming by! It was a real pleasure to meet you and make pizzas with you.

Immensely happy to have hosted Yolo. He is a very polite, intelligent, nice young man and is always smiling and ready to solve problems. He was with us for a month, fantastic. I appreciated his help with gardening work where he cleared a large old wall of weeds and brought it back to beauty. He also helped me with cleaning around the house. We spent moments of celebration together with the other inhabitants and he prepared me a splendid salmon soup. I am grateful Yolo for the help and company and wish you the best.

I had a good time at Thomas's place. Luna, the cat, is super cute, cuddly and trustful. The apartement is nice and clean with everything you need on a daily basis. Also an advantage is the proximity of the train station which made it easy to commute. I enjoyed talking about traveling with Thomas and I appreciate his openess as well as his reliability when it comes to timing and agreements.

Mirjam and Kai made a 10-day stopover at my place during their road trip across Europe. They are a charming lovely couple , respectful and conscientious workers The main task consisted in giving a lift to my garden and Kai also did some repairs—always finding the most suitable solution. Mirjam is dynamic and carries out her tasks with efficiency and good judgment. They both worked with determination and eagerness to help They form a truly dynamic duo and it was a pleasure to work with them. They shared some wonderful human stories from their month of travels. Their project to build their own sustainable livelihood is truly inspiring. I heartily recommend them to prospective ‘workaway’ hosts

It was interesting to learn about 2 different cultures at the same time from Jordan and Teresa. The communication was very easy. They are both energetic and inspiring, and thanks to that we got many things done and not left for another time. Special thanks for taking good care of the dog while we were away! You are welcome back any time :)

Where do I begin? Mery is one of those host's that every seasoned traveler and every Workawayer dreams of meeting. She is kind and generous. She really does everything to insure that you are happy, safe and looked after. I know this is a lasting friendship. The beach "retreat" is simply wonderful and cozy. It has three upscale huts in stilts and another ground level. The main house fetchers a full kitchen and bathroom with hot water. There's another full bathroom (hot water)outside by the huts. You will love the two fish ponds stocked with easily catchable delicious fish. There are even four-wheelers at your disposal. All of this .....and by the way you are right on the beach! My daily Workaway tasks were challenging at times but, always great fun. The tasks included constructing raised above ground planting beds, creating from scratch about 1000 KG of nutritious compost. This included composting of banana leaves, wood chip cuttings and "on premises" sourced goat manure. I cannot thank all of the on-premises helpers enough. As they have learned the proper methods of creating high quality organic compost. Once the soil was created tasks turned to the planting of various local and imported seedlings to fill the beds for the first upcoming harvest. What was initially a one month stay easily turned into two months. I highly recommend this work away to anyone enjoys gardening, Beach life and the outdoors. I will definitely be returning.

We loved hosting Jonathan From the moment he walked in the door it was as though he was already part of our whanau, making himself at home with his surroundings and our "extended" family. He could tackle any task required with skill and precision . Asking appropriate quesions where needed. He can work with people or independantly. On a more personal side, he is a great communicator and is very easy to be around, has a good sense of humour. We can highly recommend Jonathan as a workawayer and guest. All the best and we do hope we see you again some time in the future

Mariem was one of best volunteers I ever had. She has many qualities that I appreciate. Qualities like clear communication, hard working, respecting the host and the place, working with joy. Not only a lot of work has been done but we also had fun. She is present at what she is doing and does the work well. Work like adding compost to the garden beds, cooking delicious Moroccan meals, cleaning the house, scrubbing the wooden terrace… Thank you :)

Had an experience of a lifetime at the Ranch with Hasmukh. A truly revolutionary learning space where imagination and creativity thrive. Also will miss the 4 beautiful dogs - Thumper, Choco, Fifi and Simba. Hasmukh is an intellectual and a gem of a person. His insights and knowledge are priceless. Also appreciate his support and interest in my projects and endeavors during my stay with him. Surely would love to return, even though some part of my heart might never fully leave this sanctuary where my soul got the opportunity to rest, rejuvenate and grow stronger for the journey ahead.

We had a wonderful time staying with Liz and her family. From the very beginning we felt welcome and part of the farm. We really enjoyed cooking and having dinner together, sharing stories, and especially celebrating New Year’s Dutch traditions together. We learned a lot about Dutch traditions and the farm life, which we loved, and the work in the garden was enjoyable and rewarding. Being around the dogs and sheep made the days even more enjoyable. Liz and her family are very lovely and welcoming, and the kids are very sweet and fun. It truly felt like a home away from home. We are very grateful for the time we spent together and can highly recommend this Workaway.

Luna stayed with us for Christmas and New Year. She was very helpful and worked a lot with our children, especially on improving their English. She also went with us to the children’s school, and all the children there were very happy and comfortable with her. We will miss Luna a lot and hope that we will be able to host her again very soon. Lots of love and best wishes to Luna from all of us and from the children. Take care

We had such an amazing time at Lynne & Arthur’s place, that we had to stay longer than planned ! They keep saying that they are bad host, but honestly, they are the best ! We learned so much about New Zealand culture, especially being on the east coast which has a strong Māori presence, and about nz native plants and birds ! We really loved working in the nursery and participating to Lynne and Arthur’s amazing effort to preserve ecosystems in the area. They have a beautiful house in the most beautiful place : Ohiwa Harbour is definitely a must see in New Zealand and we really enjoyed discovering the area in our free time! They also are amazing guides to help you plan your trip, and send you off to amazing off the beaten track places for the week-end. They also are very handy, which was really helpful as we had a lot of work to do on our van. Food is delicious , as they are great cooks, using fresh vegetables directly harvested from their garden and sleeping in the bus was very confortable and a really fun experience. They also have two really great dogs and uncommon pigs, that we really enjoyed being around. I would more than recommend this place, especially if you want to become a bird-spotting expert, which is very useful around New Zealand !

Artur was (and is) a wonderful friend to have him close at our place and with our family and kids. Very straightforward in sense of helping and being trusted. Artur is a man you want to have at your side whenever to give a ride or give any task that needs to be done properly at any moment. Socially he is a gentlemen with an outstanding appearance and always to pick up any conversation or a workplan. At our place we select workawayers very carefully and we made no mistake with Artur. In this review we place our appreciation for his time that he has contributed to our place, family and our life. We strongly recommend to any decent host to accept his application with no doubts.

my first experience in West Africa and I'm grateful it was in Togo with Daniel and his team! I felt welcome straight away and looked after. The association is trying hard to develop projects to help both in education and health care. Teaching English in a secondary school in Kpalimé was a very rewarding experience and gave me the opportunity to meet lovely people. We also went to Daniel's village and make some kids happy by making them play and donating Xmas presents and some food. Hope the association can continue its important work and get more and more volunteers.

The host’s home is located in Duncan, a beautiful and nature-rich town about 1.5hour by ferry from Vancouver. Liz and Rockie are a very kind and cheerful couple. Even when I didn’t understand English well, they always spoke slowly and clearly so I could understand. During breaks from work, they also took me to many mountains and hiking trails, which was a wonderful experience. The Workawayer’s room is on the second floor and comes with a spacious private bathroom, which made my stay very comfortable. They cooked delicious meals every evening, and for breakfast and lunch they kindly told me I could freely use food from the fridge or make anything I liked. Liz often does freeze-drying, and she let me try freeze-dried fruits — they were absolutely delicious! The work included weeding in the garden, helping with freeze-drying, window cleaning, and general house cleaning. Whenever I had questions, they patiently and kindly explained everything to me. There are many dogs in the house, and they get very excited when you approach — they are incredibly cute! (laugh) There is a Walmart nearby, so it’s very convenient, and the nearby hiking trails and Somenos Lake are beautiful and very relaxing. Even though it was during the holiday season at the end of the year, they warmly welcomed me, and I am truly grateful for their kindness. Thank you very much for such a wonderful experience!