Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

Vivek and Sudha invited me to their home during my roadtrip through Norway and I am really glad I accepted their offer. It was a great pleasure to get to know them and their family/friends during the afternoon we spend together. I learned so much about their cultures and they served some of the most delicious Indian food ever 😋 I didn't have a 'proper' Workaway stay with them, but I can assure you that you will be welcomed with open arms to their lovely home in Trondheim. Thank you once again for everything you shared with me Vivek and Sudha. Your hospitality and generosity is admirable and you inspired me to pass this on to others <3

I just spent a lovely week with another Workaway staying there the same time as me and predominantly Stephanie out of the family, only meeting Sebastian at the end and having a couple nights house sitting. They were welcoming, energetic and full of character. Very helpful with the surrounding area (maps for walks given) and routes to Hamburg and info/places to go suggested. The house was also gorgeous and very well kept. The tasks were fair and averaged around 5 hours a day (minus weekend) and it was up to the other workawayer and I to regulate that. A wonderful stay, thank you Reschke Family

Lin appeared unexpectedly in my local area after experiencing a night of driving rain as she wild camped for the first time on Dartmoor! So with a spare room we of course accommodated her for a couple of nights, saw her off on the next leg of her walking experience and welcomed her back for another night when she returned to do a navigation course on Dartmoor. So more of a couch surf than a Workaway experience reallly but Lin was a very interesting person to have visit, good company and great to chat with. Clearly a great cat lover, an experienced, trustworthy and capable house sitter too. An all round lovely person to have met and I'm glad we could help out a bit on your journey Lin.

I hesitated to write this feedback for a while — not because I was disappointed, but because it’s genuinely difficult to express how much I enjoyed my stay. It was my first Workaway, and I’ll admit I was a bit nervous. I’m not the most outgoing person, and I can get overwhelmed easily. It turned out there was absolutely nothing to worry about. Alan and Lara’s place quickly became one of my favourite places in the world. I enjoyed every minute of my time there — the horses, the dogs, the views, and the people. It was a chance for me to learn a lot about myself and what I want in life. I loved the shared meals, the conversations, the exchange of stories, even the debates about politics and philosophy. And yes, at least once or twice I laughed to the point of tears. Overall, it was an incredible experience, and I truly wish I could go back.

I was lucky enough stay on Adrian's Farm for three weeks during november and I have rarely learned so much in such a short time as I have here. It was a huge pleasure to experience Adrians basic lifestyle on his farm by the ocean. Adrian is one of the most chill and thoughtful guys I've ever met. He is very eager to teach about everything he knows and likes a good conversation about cultures, languages, music or food. His parents are also incredibly warm and welcoming people. The work I got to do was really varied, from chopping firewood and catching fish to work in the garden and building/reparing stuff. If you can work independently and have a curious mind, you will never get bored here. Pair this with amazing, fresh food and a warm place by the firestove and you have the best experience ever. Thank you once again for your company and hospitality Adrian! I'm beyond grateful for the time we spent together. Vi ses! <3

We are so grateful to have had the oportunity to have Ahmad volunteer with us for one month this spring. He is such a joy to be around and makes one feel that life is worth living. He is also a good worker and picked up many gardening skills very quickly during his time here. He was very willing to help with any and everying that was needed around the homestead, from moving chickens to weeding; he even moved humanure with much enthusiasm! He is also an amazing cook and prepared us delicious meals that are traditional in Jordan. Any project that he is interested in would be lucky to have him as a volunteer.

Alice was a lovely visitor. Motivated to explore the area, a wonderful friend and carer for the animals and very good company around the house. I would absolutely recommend Alice as a responsible , capable and confident young woman to care for pets and your home. She has a caring and conscientious attitude for domestic tasks, takes the initiative and is a great baker! Fantastic apple cake Alice! It was great to see Alice use her time in the UK both to commit to our needs and to use the local transport network to explore nearby cities and Cornwall. And thanks for the painting too Alice. That's another task my bad knee won't have to cope with. Good luck for the future. x

It was a pleasure to have Anne at the house. She is a very open person, very friendly and fun to be around. I was a bit sick while she was there and she took care of a lot of things that normally would have been my tasks, like cooking and washing. She just saw what was needed and did it! Thank you so much!!! Hope to see you another time!

Nico and Marvin a two very open and friendly young guys who are eager to learn new skills and were always super helpful. It was really cool to have them around and we got so much done! I was sick part of the time that they helped me and they were super independent when doing tasks. Danke nochmal an euch beide! Alles gute für die Zukunft und ich hoffe wir sehen uns bald wieder! Immer schön weiter Tennis spielen!

It was a pleasure to have Christina at the house. Even though she could not stay long she helped a lot and was very supportive. she is a very open person, very friendly and fun to be around. All the best Christina, hope to see you another time!

I can't start to describe this amazing family ! Jacob and Shelah are amazing people, with two energetic and clever kids. They made me part of the family since the first day, and I helped them with small daily tasks, in the meantime we builded an amazing friendship ! The place is in the countryside, fully of landscapes, so you can enjoy the view too :) Looking foward to see my Irish family again ❤️

I spend the last two months with this sweet family. They made me feel welcome from the first day and was really helpful to help me with informations about Genoa, recommending nice foodplaces and great experiences to get while staying there. Miria and Ugo are amazing hosts and are open for learning about new cultures and also teaching about theirs. I had a great time with the two sweet daughters Anita and Nina who are both very fun and nice to be around. The work for the family varies from day to day, the work is also not hard to do. You have a lot of free time to experience the city, which is in a walking distance to the city centre, train station and the sea. Its a big house and as a workawayer I had a big private room and a toilet with a shower. I had an amazing time with the family and I can warmly recommend them!!

We were very lucky to have Tamara helping us here with the animals and with all the other tasks required in our farm sanctuary. She completed every task with maturity, strength, independence, and great initiative. Tamara adapts very well to our sometimes fast-paced rhythm at the sanctuary. She was always eager to help, and she never gave us the impression that the work was too hard for her. Walking out every morning to reach the animals and provide them with hay, treating the sheep that needed special care, regularly cleaning the manure from the cows’, donkeys’ and horses’ areas, these are just a few of the tasks that Tamara carried out. We can wholeheartedly recommend her to any future host. Tamara will never let you down; she is a lovely person to talk to and always gets the job done. We will gladly welcome her back here anytime.

I stayed at Uli and Sebastian’s place for three weeks. From the moment I arrived there I felt very welcome and accepted there. Communication with them was clear, they were considerate with everything, polite and made it always sure that I was feeling comfortable there. We had some interesting conversations. It was nice to get to know their point of views on different subjects whether it conserned religion, health or some other issue. I had 20 hours work for a week and I could do those hours at the time I preferred. My work consisted of things like clearing out some bushes, weed patroling, mowing, collecting soil from the chicken coop, small painting tasks etc. Sebastian gave me good tools and instructions. My accommodation there was really comfortable. I had my own bathroom and even a little kitchen. Food was healthy. Uli cooked delicious lunches and other meals I could arrange myself from the versatile selection of the healthy ingredients they had. The place is a little bit high on the hill, but if you like to get some exercise, you can walk to the town (about one hour walk) or make some walks in the surrounding nature. There are also good chances to join Uli whenever she goes to the town or somewhere else. I visited some other beautiful towns and beaches as well with Uli and the kids. If you have a chance to stay with this lovely family, I highly recommend doing so!

Pasé unos días maravillosos con Daniel, Andrea y Juaco. Daniel siempre preocupado por nuestro bienestar y comodidad. Gracias por todo, espero verlos pronto. Muchos abrazos 🥰

I’ve been traveling with Workaway for almost three years, and this one is definitely in my top three experiences so far! I originally came to stay for four weeks but ended up staying here almost two months. Everyone treated me incredibly well, starting with the super kind and sweet managers Cansu, Evin, Melisa, and Dilara. They work hard every day and create such a positive vibe for both volunteers and students at the school. The accommodation is top-notch — very well located, with a super comfortable bed and a spacious apartment. The volunteers were great, but what truly sets this place apart is how many friends you can make at the school just by helping people with their English. The students are all adults, and they often invite you out — to clubs, meals, their homes, and more. I’m going to miss everyone — the managers, the volunteers, and the students — and I really hope I can come back one day :)

Oliver is a truly exceptional young man. Although still very young, he already has a lot of experience and many skills. He’s also an interesting conversation partner, he will surprise you with his vivid stories from travels to quite unexpected places. As a Workawayer, he approaches his tasks with great responsibility and treats animals with particular care. I highly recommend him to other hosts, and I’ve already arranged with him that he’ll visit me again in the summer.

Stephanie was a very kind and caring host! Communication is important for any Workaway, and she truly appreciates when things are clear and straightforward. She’s warm and easy to talk to, so I definitely recommend discussing your expectations early on and seeing how she can best support your needs. There’s plenty to do around her property—caring for the animals, raking, building trail steps, general maintenance, and organizing projects as she has a full plate. We appreciated her generosity in letting us stay in her trailer. The water in the trailer was temporarily not working, but she welcomed us into her home for showers and dishes, which we were grateful for. She also provided food. We enjoyed spending time with her and her big, sweet dogs. Our workdays usually ran from about 8–5, and she was flexible as long as we stayed engaged with the tasks. Overall, I highly recommend this Workaway if you’re open to learning, enjoy helping out in different ways, and don’t mind getting your hands a little dirty.

It was lovely to host Hiro during his time with us. He is polite, gentle and respectful, and helped with gardening, general house tasks, and house and pet sitting while we were away visiting family. We really appreciated his initiative. He often did helpful things without being asked, such as putting out the rubbish bins, loading and emptying the dishwasher, and bringing washing in from the clothesline. Hiroyuki is thoughtful, easy to live alongside, and kind towards our family, animals and household routines. We wish him all the best with his travels in Aotearoa.

We’ve stayed for over 5 weeks with Cristian, and absolutely loved it! The place and its’ surrounding are absolutely beautiful! Our work varied between helping customers, working in the lab, (lots of 😉) painting and building fences, working in the greenhouse, and rounding up cattle on horseback. Cristian and the team are lovely people and went out of their way to make sure we had a great time: During our stay we were able to go the national parks, visit Mapuche communities, and ride the horses whenever we liked (we have experience). The place it rather remote, so you’ll be dependent on other to drive you places. Make sure you show some initiative and a good work ethic and you’ll surely have a great time!