Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

my time here has been nothing short of amazing!!! I have helped teach the locals English. In return I have been accommodated with bed and food (and also a motorbike :) ). The host Rama is now considered my family (big brother) and he goes above and beyond; for me as a volunteer and for everyone at the hostel. He treats everyone fairly and with respect. Anything you need he is willing to go above and beyond to accommodate you. I cannot recommend this experience enough!!! You will be well taken care of and get to experience life with the locals and get to know local traditions/norms. Rama will not lead you in the wrong direction and only wants the best for all of his guest/ volunteers. If you have the opportunity to experience this Workaway... I highly recommend it! Thank you so much Rama :))) 🙏🏾 10/10 experience :)

Lydie, you are very thoughtful and considerate. Independent. Your technical and internet skills helped me a lot. You connected immediately with everyone I introduced you to in my family and social circle, they were impressed by you. You have surprising knowledge in so many areas. Your foreign language skills are enviable! I'm so glad you reached out even though you don't speak Korean, it was a very good experience having you live with me :-)

Thank you for being wonderful house guests. Your company, cooking and help around the house was great. The girls miss your games nights already! You're welcome back any time. Enjoy the rest of your trip! Sarah. Pete, Elizaberh and Violet.

Martin stayed with us for five weeks as a volunteer, and I was very happy with his contribution. He worked well and completed his hours reliably and without any concerns. His help was especially valuable in clearing the grounds and removing weeds from the natural stone walls. Martin is also an excellent cook, particularly when it comes to Italian cuisine — we really enjoyed his delicious dishes! In the evenings, the shared dinners were convivial and fun — Martin was always pleasant company. He is a friendly and easygoing housemate, and I would gladly recommend him to any future host.

We had such an amazing time with Kurt, Anna, and the kids. Right from the start, we felt super comfortable, and they completely welcomed us into their family life. We even got to join in on family get-togethers with Kurt’s parents and siblings, which was really special. We also loved that Anna and Kurt gave us free rein in the kitchen — we were more than happy to cook for everyone 🥰. We already miss the movie nights and are definitely trying to keep up with our knowledge of German films and actors 🤪 Thanks again for everything — we really hope to see you again next year somewhere in Europe! 😍

I had an amazing three weeks with Dale and John in Makarau. They are both kind and easy going people, who welcomed me like a family member and invited me to join their family events. My tasks involved protecting plants on the bank, feeding chickens, and cleaning the house, all of which were manageable. We talked and laughed a lot, and enjoyed playing Bananagrams every night. Thank you for accepting me on short notice and hosting me.

After few years, I am using workaway again and Fabienne was my first Host. I loved the experience so much, but I had to move on. She is a lovely person, with energy and very generous. I did help mostly with gardening and some DIY projects. Working hours were very flexible and I had enough time to visit the country. The place where I stayed is very confortable, I had my own space We did share a lot of nice moments: hanging out, cooking and eating together, I had the opportunity to meet her friends too... I totally recommend her as a person and as a host. I hope that we'll have the chance to meet again

This was one of the best experiences in my life. Bea and Ralph are the best host that you can wish. We went to trail rides, barell races, camping and a lot of other stuff. It was so great. I rode almost every day and Bea was the best teacher I ever had. The dogs are so sweet and friendly.They love to be petted. When you are loving horses, dogs and a outdoor person than this is the best place for you. Thanks for everything. See you soon

Théo was polite, easy to work with, very knowledgeable about sustainable living, and a great chef! I was very fortunate to have Théo in the busy rice planting season. He joined us to fill in the last minute cancel and he adjusted his schedule flexibly and understood the task very quickly, managed the tough work of bending, squatting and carrying heavy stuff in the mud, in the heat and sometimes in the rain, all with big smile. He even came up with a simple yet more effective method, which he was very good at, to fix the broken part of the rice field. He also cooked delicious meal every night, and above all, I really enjoyed conversations with him on a range of topics. His knowledge and research into sustainable living gave me a lot of insights. Thank you so much Théo for all your help, beautiful meals and great conversations!

Thomas was a quiet and polite guest in my house. He was always ready to lend a hand and to perform tasks. It was a pleasure hosting Thomas.

Raymond stayed with us for a few weeks in one of our yurts. He is a trustworthy, friendly, handy, and positive person to have as a guest. We were very happy to have him on our Andalusian hill. Raymond helped us a lot with the renovation of our pergola and the tiling of our pond. We had a great time exploring the surrounding area together and having meaningful conversations about life. Thank you again, Raymond, for your time and positive energy! Enjoy your travels — we’ll be seeing you!

This was our first Workaway stay in which we properly stayed with the host in their house and shared all our meals with them. Brent and Wanda made this an absolute delight! They are a lovely and knowledgeable couple who had many story worthy experiences in life to tell and skills to share during our stay. This meant we spent many evenings and tea breaks in delightful conversation. Although winter, their 'food forest' was impressive and we enjoyed learning about it and sampling some of it. Wanda is a great cook; we thoroughly enjoyed the food she made and appreciate the great consideration for our dietary requirements she showed. We can wholeheartedly recommend them as hosts and hope to see them again some time!

After reading your inquiry for your stay with us it was a quick and easy decision to invite you, Michaela, into our home. You fit so perfectly into our daily life that it felt like family after only a few days. There was always good teamwork when completing the various tasks in the morning and in the evening we enjoyed the delicious dinner you had prepared. We've had a lot of funny moments while trying to learn a bit of Czech - thanks for being so patient ;). You needed it too when you gave us a dance lesson. :)) Thanks for sharing your world with us, for deep conversations and always a friendly atmosphere and a helping hand. You are a very lovely and strong young woman and we are sure that you will achieve your goals. Good luck and success on your journey. We are already proud of you.

Eng: I stayed almost a month at Corneche. It was very satisfying experience for me since I love learning new skills and making meaningful connections. I helped Marco's father, Luis for the roof construction. Also I worked independently in the garden; planting seeds, preparing soil mixture, prunning some fruit trees, making firewoods. I spent most of the week with Delicia and Luis. They are great couple; always sincere and emphatetic during the process. Marco and his lovely family (Aurora, Vale, Tony the dog, Eva the dog, and U the cat :) ) visited me every weekend. We had cultural exchange lots of the time (food, artesanal etc). We went for hiking and climbing nearby the parcel within the beautiful Chilean Mediterranean landscape. Last days we spent time in Melipilla visiting bouldering gym, bazaars and local markets. This is a great opportunity for people looking for somewhere tranquil in rural areas; good practice in construction and gardening; comfortable stay and good relationships. Thank you very much for all! Hope to see you guys again :) .............. Esp: Estuve casi un mes en Corneche. Fue una experiencia muy satisfactoria para mí, ya que me encanta aprender cosas nuevas y establecer contactos significativos. Ayudé al padre de Marco, Luis, en la construcción del techo. También trabajé en el huerto, plantando semillas, preparando la mezcla de tierra, podando algunos árboles frutales y haciendo leña. Pasé la mayor parte de la semana con Delicia y Luis. Son una pareja estupenda; siempre sinceros y empáticos durante el proceso. Marco y su encantadora familia (Aurora, Vale, el perro Tony, la perra Eva y el gato U :) ) me visitaban todos los fines de semana. Tuvimos muchos intercambios culturales (comida, artesanía, etc.). Fuimos a escalar cerca de la parcela dentro del hermoso paisaje mediterráneo chileno. Los últimos días los pasamos en Melipilla visitando gymnasio de bouldering , ferias and mercados locales. Esta es una gran oportunidad para personas que buscan un lugar tranquilo en zonas rurales; buena práctica en construcción y jardinería; estadía confortable y buenas relaciones. ¡Muchas gracias por todo! Espero ver uestedes de nuevo :)

the month at this place in the middle of the jungle was amazing! it is really hard to find words to describe this magical place: we learned so much about coffee, cacao, we built a watercleaning filter and learned a lot about ancestral knowledge and temazcal. Raquel, julio and Yu‘ are wonderful people and we felt like a part of the family! We were very free with our tasks and were able to do what interested us, also they were always making sure we had everything we needed. And the foood Raquel and julio cooked was sooo amazing, were gonna miss it! thank you so much for this wonderful experience, we would recommend 100%!! we miss you already but we will see us again!!!

Que genial personaje ! Conor es increíble, llegó a la finca con su sonrisa y su sentido del humor a alegrar nuestros días. Discreto pero tan presente, siempre atento a todos los detalles y muy voluntarioso. Se adaptó a todas las situaciones, propuestas y desafíos, y aportó una ayuda valiosa en la construcción de la casa. Es super autónomo y entendió muy rápido las tareas y el ritmo de la finca, además de siempre ayudar con la comida. Gracias Conor por tu luz y tu apoyo valioso 💚

Thank you so much for everything you've done. You always show up with a smile, no matter how busy or tired you are, and your positive energy lifts everyone around you. You're one of the most hardworking people I know — never complaining, always giving your best.

Hosting Nelly and Michael was a real pleasure. They are a lovely couple — kind, respectful, easygoing, and full of good energy. Nelly has traveled a lot and brings a mature and open-minded presence. Michael, with Colombian roots, is equally warm, friendly, and thoughtful. Together, they make a beautiful and harmonious pair. They respected all the house rules and contributed actively to our daily routine. Nelly helped substitute some of my Yôga classes and even shared a class with me — it was a great experience. Michael prepared a delicious Colombian breakfast with arepas one morning, and both of them gave a fun salsa class that our community truly enjoyed. We also had the chance to explore the region together, and our time with them was not only helpful but also full of joy. They were always organized, kept the kitchen tidy, and even washed the bed linens before leaving. They left a great impression on everyone at the Refúgio. I would absolutely recommend them to any host — and they’re always welcome back here anytime! Thank you for everything, Nelly & Michael!

Emilie was a delightful cheerful person to have around She was willing to tackle most tasks especially cooking which she is very passionate about and very good at! We enjoyed her meals (especially the curry and COOKIES!!) and we appreciated all the help around the house and garden We had many great conversations and laughs!! We wish her all the very best for the future and hope to visit her in Fouviere one day!!!