Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

Spent a GREAT week with these hosts. Will & Jan are wonderful people and have a genuine interest in providing an excellent workaway experience. The provided accomodations and meals are excellent! The work expectation is fair and tasks are varied, always in a fun and positive atmosphere. Don't hesitate to go if you can. Thank you Will & Jan for a truly memorable experience!

Eva est une personne très positive. Elle nous a apporté une aide précieuse dans une période ou nous en avions un grand besoin. Je pense qu'elle a apprécié le lieu et les personnes qui nous accompagnaient.

My stay with LuluK and Aji (Shifa and Vita 😂) was truly a pleasure. I stayed with them for around 20 days, and from the first moment I really felt like I was part of their family. They welcomed me not just as a guest, but as a member of their home, and I’m really grateful for how kind, generous and caring they were. If you want to experience real Javanese culture, this is the perfect place. You’re surrounded by local life, not in a tourist area, so you really get to learn about the culture, traditions, food (Luluk is a chef 🧑‍🍳 ) and daily life in a very authentic way. It’s a great opportunity if you want to connect with people, learn, and share. I also improve my English skills by teaching and talking to the students. When you go out of the house everyone is looking at you, that's logical they don't see a bule ( a foreign person) everyday. But they are so kind and caring that's just too lovely. The atmosphere was warm, relaxed, and meaningful. I had great conversations, learned a lot from them, and I always felt respected and included. It honestly felt like home. Thank you again for everything I really hope to come back. 🙏 Highly recommended!

WELCOM My stay in Kelaa was fantastic. Everybody welcomed me with warmth. the students at the school are really fun and nice, and teaching is a relaxed and fun atmosphere, also open to what you make it. Said spends a lot of time and energy with the volunteers, treating us like siblings. He made staying in Kelaa so much more of a better and welcoming time than it would have been alone. The town is big but it doesn't take long to find nature in the surrounding area, mountains to climb, villages to walk through... We were given Couscous each Friday, and always went to the Souk on Mondays. Sunday was always off and often Monday didn't have work either! the work load is very fair, not much, and fun anyway. Thanks to all who make this possible. I'm glad I came and I'll come again. come come.

One of the highlights of my trip! Uncle and Auntie made sure to make my stay as comfortable, interesting and pleasant as possible. I learnt a lot about Malaysian culture, food, nature. They organized a visit to the archeological museum, to the jungle, and to the caves, all in just one weekend. As for the work, it's fairly easy and they are very chill about it. Personally I helped with painting the wooden walls and it got done in a weekend easily. All in all it was a lovely stay and I felt like I was part of the with family - crazy to think that we just met! Highly recommend staying here :)

This October i was fortunate enough to find a WorkAway place at Andreas' place. I thoroughly enjoyed this time together with Andreas & Ufo and Jess, the long term volunteer there and her dog Foka. Andreas is a great guy, a generous, warm and amazingly strong man with a big heart. And Jess is a gentle and spiritual presence, full of charm. And i loved the dogs:) Work The work was good, there's always something to do there, Andreas is quite relaxed and flexible, he let me choose what i wanted to do and find a job that i like. It being autumn time i did mostly harvesting and processing chestnuts and apples and a little woodwork and some house chores. The land is pretty steep, so it took me a few days to get used to that but after that i felt stronger and fitter every day. Place The place is wild and free, off grid and far away from the big city. The living conditions are quite basic, but there is everything one needs to feel free! Nature, garden, companion animals, fresh water, hot wood fired shower, cozy wood stove and friendship:) Andreas let me stay in a private cabin, very quiet at night (except for the wild boar way down below sometimes!) There were warm blankets and a heater, but it wasn't really cold, it was actually quite warm for october, i was mostly out and about without the need of a coat or sweater. And i slept wonderfully! Host I found Andreas to be very caring, he always made sure i was alright, took my allergies into account, took me sightseeing and visit friends and neighbours. He had good tips for walks in the area (always carry a stick!) And Jess was a delicate support at a moment when i had some desicionmaking stress. All in all it was an absolutely unique and magical experience and good cultural exchange, we had good talks, deep discussions about life, universe and everything and a lot of fun just hanging out and listening to music enjoying a tea or a beer! The only thing i regret is that i somehow didn't get round to make an artwork for the place, but who knows maybe next time;) Dear Andreas and Jess, Thanks again so much for this wonderful time. It wasn't always easy for me, being a city person in the wilderness, but i really enjoyed it and i smile when i' thinking back of being there with you guys:) i feel enriched to have lived this Who knows until a next time! Cuddle the doggies for me! Suerte, Alex

This experience was amazing. you get to do different activities that you want. i repaired a bike, helped heyner with his videos, I cut coconuts down the tree and drank the juicy water, I ate bananas right from the tree, helped with the goats. you can do basically anything you want the vibe is SO relax. You get to learn a lot about the Pura Vida lifestyle from these people. i gotta say what makes this experience most special are the people. they taught me so much about life, and love. it's amazing to see Heyner so much in love with Jenny. so amazing to see such a close family. just everything great. thank you

It was a beautiful "Patagonia pioneer" experience as someone else previously said:) The accomodation is a little shed but offer all the needs to enjoy some quiet time in a beautiful part of Argentina. The jobs are easy and mostly related to the family business of the Domos. Above the property there are walks on a stunning forest that can takes straight to the city of San Martin. Uber offer a good service to back to the house. Ricardo and Guadalupe are beautiful people and enjoy their private life but makes us feel comfortable in their property. We had a great time :) thanks!

It was an absolute pleasure to host Alex at my hostel for 4 weeks. alex was an invaluable member of our team. Their primary responsibilities included managing morning check-outs, assisting with helping to keep the common areas tidy. He approached every task with incredible initiative and a positive, can-do attitude. What truly set them apart was their natural ability to connect with guests from all over the world. They often went above and beyond, such as organizing an impromptu family dinner for the guests, which created a wonderful sense of community. Alex is reliable, hard-working, and a genuinely kind person. He contributed significantly to the warm and friendly atmosphere we pride ourselves on. We would welcome him back at any time and highly recommend him to any other hostel or volunteer program. We wish them the best in their future travels and endeavors!

Milad Was umong our first volunteers who arrived here to help at our new project here in Camotes. He was very fast to jump in and help with any and all tasks we had. Strong and energetic kind of guy. Very knowledgeable and had many very interesting stories to share with us. He kept the place so clean and organized. Always picking up after the other, and making sure nothing was a mess. He was very helpful with all the planting at the waterfalls, and the clean up we had here. Great volunteer.

Philip and Gustav stayed here for almost a month, and they were respectful, polite, engaged and helpful. They worked hard, beyond what they needed to, and got many property jobs completed. They were adaptable to the weather as it got cold quickly. I would recommend having them at any host site to help with various property work.

I stayed at Sonyas to look after Molly and Bruno for 9 days in October and I had an absolutely lovely time! Molly and Bruno are adorable, so easy to take care of and I really miss our morning snuggles. They are beautiful animals and staying in the house with them as company was very relaxing and a great escape when needing some rest. The area is also very beautiful with vineyards everywhere, and coming in October was a great extension of late summer for me from the nordic countries, with around 20 degrees and autumn colours. There are easy walks to take and with a car you can reach stunning views from the surrounding villages! I arrived a few days prior to Sonya leaving and an extra day after her trip, and she is also such a lovely woman! Very friendly, down to earth, wise and welcoming, and we shared good conversations around the kitchen table. She took me on a drive to see more of the area as I don't have a drivers licens which I really appreciated, and I got to meet her daughter Isabella over a lunch before she had to fly back home - a true workaway spirit herself! I am very grateful for having met Sonya and got the chance to stay at her home. She inspired me a lot and my stay at hers gave me so much well needed energy and love. Thank you Sonya for having me and I hope I will see you and Molly and Bruno soon again!

Kim Was with us for almost two weeks helping us plant at the waterfalls, and build nature trails. Even though arriving just after a typhoon, she keep the mood light and positive, always joking with the other volunteers, and sharing her card shuffling skills with us. She helped with cleaning out the new domes for volunteer rooms, and planting around the falls. Good volunteer to have come through.

Baptiste Was our very first workaway volunteer to arrive here for our new project, and he had quite the welcoming when our island got hit by a massive typhoon the very next day. He was a super helpful, optimistic and positive guy during the two weeks he was here helping us. Even despite the condition after the storm. He helped with the clean up, and we got to go to the waterfalls to do planting multiple times, and cave exploring. Was a good fun guy to have around volunteer.

From the first encounter, I knew that this would be unique experience with Angela and her beautiful family, it felt like home. I learned a lot from Angela on health and healing of the body and mind, and she helped me knowing my inner self. We had so much fun gardening and cooking healthy meals together. With Antonio it was fun doing so many construction projects and maintenance. They both opened their hearts and home in a very generous way. I’m so grateful in so many ways for meeting you guys, thank you for the unconditional love.

Thomas and his beautiful property were the real Workaway experience! We were collecting leaves and wood in the forest for 4 hours a day, and then we had a delicious lunch together. Weekends were free. Thomas is an excellent chef — we ate fresh and local food every day. Our conversations were full of inspiring topics and a good sense of humor. The accommodation was in an old, renovated house where we had our own space — a bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen. Thomas lives in the house next to us, so we also had plenty of privacy and freedom in how we spent our free time. The area is ideal for wine lovers and active people — small hikes and bike rides are very easy to do. After one week there, we know that we want to come back, rake the leaves again, spend more time with Thomas, and eat his delicious pasta!

It was a pleasure hosting Stefano. He settled into the rhythm of the farm very naturally and worked with sincerity, consistency, and a great attitude. He took initiative, blended smoothly with our team, and participated wholeheartedly in daily operations. After leaving, he even shared thoughtful suggestions for improving our volunteer experience — feedback we genuinely appreciate and are already working to implement wherever practical. We wish him all the best in his travels and would be happy to welcome him back anytime. — Pravin & the rest of the team

Genuinely, it has been couple of weeks since I left this heavenly place and I still can't articulate my feelings about this experience. All I can say is that it ignited and amplified the light of Love, Joy, and Peace within me. I hold high gratitude and love for David for opening his heart and place, and creating such nurturing space for the body, mind, and soul. I took more than I gave, in this place learned so much about gardening and harvesting, light maintenance, using so many tools, cutting wood and more in a miraculous natural environment. will see you soon.

Hi Eliane and Francis. We were delighted to have you here around helping with whatever we needed. You were always finding things to do and working non stop with a lot of pleasure!! Hope you have a good time in Istanbul. Have a good flight back to Canada. Hope to see you back another time! Love from all of us, all the best.

I really enjoyed my time with Rosa and Pau! I stayed for 2 weeks and the experience they provided was exactly what I was looking for, and more. They picked me up in the nearby town (since there is no public transport to their village) and I immediately felt welcome and part of their family. They have a great sense of humor and love to talk about pretty much anything at any time, especially each of our respective countries/cultures. It was a great opportunity for me to practice speaking Spanish. You get plenty of free time, but they are also willing to do things with you if they have time. I happened to be there during a local festival (completely by accident) and we all went into town for some of the events which was so cool and different from anything I've seen before. But the house is big with many rooms/spaces to hang out, in case you need someplace quiet to yourself, and there are lots of beautiful places to walk/hike along the river and mountains near their house as well. The work was a nice variety of things including helping Rosa tutor her students (which mostly involved reading to them or playing games with them... Rosa still did most of the actual teaching), walking the dogs (who are both adorable and I miss them so much), helping prepare meals, cleaning up, and other simple household tasks. Since I'm an IT professional, I was also able to help with some computer related questions. Each day was slightly different, but Rosa is very clear about what she'd like you to do, and is also reasonably flexible as to when you do them (or even which tasks you do). Overall, I felt like I got a truly unique and special taste of local life in their part of the world which I will reminisce about for years to come. I'll definitely be reaching out to them again when I'm back in the area. Muchas gracias!