Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

This is a little late as we volunteered back in April but my partner and I stayed with Kelly for 10 days and it was so much fun! The school is slow in April so Kelly would take the volunteers around to different hikes and waterfalls when there were no students for the day which was so kind! It was our first workaway experience so we didnt know what to expect but it was very laid back and all the children we worked with were wonderful! There were 2 other volunteers there during our time and we all did english lessons with students and other various tasks. I painted some of the bathrooms in the school and my partner had quite a few german lessons since she is german and apparently many of the kids also learn german in school. The other volunteers did some social media work but we all found our tasks to be very chill and fun! We also enjoyed some dinners together cooked by Nnang, Kellys assistant, which were so amazing and felt really special. The area is really nice too and theres a food market every night across the street which has so many options and the cute little cafe right next to the school has the sweetest owner and great coffee. If anyone is wondering about the area you definitely have plenty of options! We had plenty of free time to go and explore the city which is about 30 mins away by a grab. If we went back to Chiang Mai we would definitely come visit Kelly and the school again!

We stayed with Nicola, Damien, and their family for a month, and we can say that the time we spent with them was wonderful. Nicola and Damien are great people, with excellent character, attentive, and very flexible. Not to mention Nicola's parents, who are fantastic, kind-hearted people who even gave us a ride to the city when we needed it. In the second week, we were also invited to participate in the pizza night at Zoe's birthday party, and that was really cool because it made us feel like part of the family, but I confess that we were a little embarrassed at first, hehehe. Nicola was always very concerned, especially about our comfort, and always asked if we were missing anything in the house (which, by the way, is an excellent and very comfortable place to stay), and we noticed how attentive she was in the smallest details, because in a day-to-day conversation, when we mentioned that we liked pasta, she included that item on the shopping list. Damien has a very busy life, but he always supported us and taught us how to do activities we didn't know how to do, always with a lot of patience, even though Luiz had a little more difficulty with English. Luiz and he maintained a direct line of communication on WhatsApp, which made this process easier. As for work, we did a little bit of everything, such as: sweeping leaves because the property is very large and requires this constant maintenance, washing fences, cutting fallen trees, helping with gardening, cleaning the house on some days, and even helping a few days with the work to alter the heating system that Damien is working on. On these days, the work was a little more physical, but Luiz loved it because he operated a mini excavator and a demolition hammer. With the exception of this last job, the rest was super easy to do, and we agreed with Nicola to complete the requested 25 hours in 4 days. The house is a bit far from the village of Adare, and we needed a ride to get to town a few times. If the bicycles had had inflated tires, we could have used them a few times, but that wasn't a problem. In the end, we can only thank the Varley family for the experience. We have a great affection for you and we say this from the heart.

It was a pleasure to have Theresa helping us at the hostal. Theresa was at the reception and made and excellent work. Very trustworthy and really easy to get along with. Very recommended. Thank you so much for your help. We wish you the best in your future plans.

Roli and Nelia welcomed me with open arms and made the first week of my travels (and my first workaway experience) around southamerica a really memorable one. Although work on the farm was hard, especially with the weather not being great, it was incredibly interesting to see the process from cutting trees, harvest cacao fruits and the process of turning the fruits into so many amazing products. I will definitely miss the beautiful garden they have in Omoa, the baleadas in the morning and all the great talks and discussions I had with Roli and Nelia.

Thank you so much for these beautiful words 💛 I’m really happy I could welcome you last minute, and from the very first pizza night it felt easy and natural to share time, work, food and conversations together. Your help, presence and positive energy were genuinely appreciated, and I’m glad you felt at home. You’ll always be welcome, whether it’s for a visit, another stay… or yes, maybe one day as neighbors in the village (that would be AWSOME!) 😉 A big hug to both of you and thank you again for everything!

Everything went great with Zhili. She took care of the guesthouse and made Hot Pot and other dishes to try , very spicy and delicious. Cheerful and took on every task I had for her. Highly recommended for everyone considering her as a Workawayer.

Roger and Brenda are truly wonderful hosts whom we can wholeheartedly recommend. At the same time, they are such a special family that we almost feel like keeping them a secret. We stayed with them for 39 days, and from the very first day, we felt warmly welcomed as part of the family. The accommodation was very comfortable, and our family of four had a private room, which allowed us to settle in easily and feel at home right away. When timing allowed, we shared meals together, had access to Wi-Fi, and were free to use the shower. We were also included in everyday life, enjoying New Zealand treats such as liquorice and hokey pokey ice cream together, which made us feel truly welcomed into their home. Most of our work focused on plums, and this became one of the most memorable parts of our stay. We watched the plums change from green to red and then deep purple as they ripened. Harvesting, sorting, packing, and preparing for the farmers’ market became part of our daily routine, and fresh plums quickly became our family’s favourite. We also helped with tidying and organizing rooms, painting doors, mowing lawns, and making signs for the market. The workload was always well balanced, and we appreciated that Roger and Brenda often encouraged us to take breaks. This stay was about much more than work. We shared many conversations, played games like Bananagrams, and especially enjoyed geocaching together — achieving our first FTF (First to Find) was a highlight. Spending Christmas and the New Year together was also a special experience, and celebrating a summer Christmas with their friends and family is a memory we will never forget. What made this stay truly special was the way Roger and Brenda cared for our children. They treated them like family, spending time walking and talking with them. Brenda taught our daughter knitting, which gave her great confidence, and Roger taught our son how to use the lawn mower and helped him gain confidence in communicating in English. As parents, seeing this growth was incredibly meaningful. This was a warm, generous, and deeply human Workaway experience that we will always treasure. Thank you so much for an unforgettable stay in Manakau. Manakauでの忘れられない滞在を、本当にありがとうございました。

Great time with Claudia and David at their Refugio not far from Bogota. Claudia and David are easy people and it was great spending 2 weeks there. I had a great little room at their Refugio, a few minutes away from main house, and my work was fairly independent to do repairs around their campsite.

My first Workaway experience was directly a very good one. Anna and Gabriel were very good hosts and also gave me a lot of freedom to explore Reunion. 

My month in Reunion was amazing and the family certainly helped with the experience. Both children are lovely and eager to learn English and even share their wisdom. They taught me some French and how to play chess. Anna has her independent travel company, which gave me the advantage of receiving a lot of travel information. And in return I helped her with marketing advice. So in the end we had a nice exchange of knowledge and skills. 

 They have a very complete cabin in their backyard, offering more than I could have hoped for. Giving me a space to my own, but still close to the family. Supermarkets and public transport were all within walking distance. 

 Please note that you do have to be very independent. They give you all the freedom and ask for little. Which made my stay very pleasant, but will not be suitable for everybody. Just something to be aware of.

 I highly recommend staying with Anna and Gabriel, they will undoubtedly welcome you with open arms!

Staying at the husky farm has been one of the best months of my life! Domi, Beat, Sabi and Patrick are amazing hosts and truly amazing people. The huskies were all incredibly sweet, and it was such a privilege to get to know every one of them. They each have such distinct personalities and are bursting with love. It was hard to say goodbye to them. Working with the dogs and around the property was very rewarding and a lot of fun. Sabi and Patrick are great teachers, and I was able to get the hang of things pretty quickly. There was also a lot of free time to enjoy all the activities on offer at the property and in the region. I had an awesome time ice-fishing, ice-dipping, cross-country skiing, dogsledding, practising archery, hiking, camping, using the bastu/sauna and much more. If you are after a full winter experience, then this is the place to be. The soft snow and wild landscapes were beautiful, and I even got to see the Northern Lights! I could not have asked for a better experience. The house was comfortable and warm, the food was delicious, and the conversations were always fantastic and full of laughs! If there is an opportunity to come back, I would take it in a heartbeat.

Notre séjour chez Félix et Sara a été un grand moment de plaisir et de partage! L'écolodge est une merveille à bien des égards. Sur le plan architectural, le bâtiment propose de magnifiques volumes, de beaux espaces, un agencement astucieux et un environnement d'isolement et de nature luxuriante ! La gardienne des lieux est une chienne adorable qui s'appelle Vampy, elle vous adore déjà ! Et les clients qui fréquentent l'ecolodge sont sympathiques ;-) A garder en tête que nous sommes à 20 minutes et 20$ de Bocas Town en bateau taxi et que l'ecolodge n'est accessible qu'en bateau :-) Nous avons pu aider Sara et Félix sur des sujets aussi divers qu'interessants : mise à jour et gestion des plateformes de reservation (booking, bnb, abritel etc), travail sur la communication en ligne en général (réseaux sociaux, site internet, etc), travaux d'entretien courant, travaux divers... Il existe une multitude d'activités à faire dans les environs proches, plages, dauphins, pêche, baignade, randonnées dans la jungle... Sur place nous avons profité de la piscine naturelle d'eau de mer de notre chambre, 2 planches de paddles sont également à disposition pour les clients (on peut en emprunter une si elles sont libres !) et il est également possible de se baigner dans la mer sur la parcelle depuis les pontons. Nous avons vécu des moments super sympas tous ensemble : partir pêcher dans les environs, voir les îles voisines, soirées jeux de société à l'ecolodge... et j'en oublie certainement. La grande cuisine et les espaces de vie ont permis de partager d'excellents repas et de beaux moments de convivialité ! Nous vous souhaitons le meilleur pour la suite, un immense merci pour votre accueil et votre confiance 🔥⭐️❤️ A très bientôt

Lucia is a natural leader and a highly independent individual. She shows genuine compassion, love, and care for our students, and his presence made a meaningful impact on our community. We would be honored to welcome her back again in the future.

Our almost two weeks with Marcello and Kefir were amazing. Another host cancelled last minute and he was very accommodating in receiving us, the first night he took us out for pizzas!! Marcello is very fun, smart, open minded, hardworking and easy to talk to. We helped with some organizing, cleaning and dog sitting but it did not feel enough for what we got back. We got our own little table in his degustation and got to taste his amazing vegan food, had great conversations, went to a agriturismo with his friends, spent time with the lovely Kefir, walked around the cozy village and fed the neighborhood donkeys. It was more like staying with an old friend, and we would absolutely come visit Marcello again (or perhaps buy a house in the village, we'll see...) <3

Wonderful people! Very kind and in a charming area.

I spent 9 days with Hristo and there was never a dull moment. There wasn't a huge amount of work due to my visit being in the winter, but this just ensured we could get outdoors as much as possible and talk about a huge range of interesting topics varying from our differing cultures, philosophy and travel. Hristo was super generous with his time as we went on plenty of hikes and visits to various scenic spots in the beautiful mountains. I was certainly never hungry or thirsty as we feasted upon an abundance of traditional Bulgarian dishes, wines, teas and rakia, including a very filling and very typical Balkan breakfast. I would stay with Hristo again in a heartbeat!

We are two teenage girls (18&19 years old) who were looking for a summer adventure. We both dedicate a big portion of our lifes to horses, therefore it was an excellent option. We had no issues with communicating with Rahel and arranging our stay. The farm is beautiful and there is lots of space in the house. It is a bit remote if you don't have a car, surrounded by pretty fields and forest. Our tasks were very manageable and allowed us plenty of free time. Rahel was kind enought to let us ride the horses and enable us to experience the area while riding and galopping on long fields. We really fell in love with the donkeys as well. Rahels children were all kind to us too. We appreciate being trusted with the farm by ourselves and enjoyed every moment of it.

Vicktoria's arrival in our home was a huge breath of fresh energy. She is organized, rational,a natural leader, punctual, and serious. She participated in all the household activities and the olive harvest with great professionalism. Always with a smile and a great desire to speak Italian. Thank you Vicktoria, for sharing the time with me and everyone. Enrica and Vin

A truly wonderful guest! I highly appreciate the help, the conversations, the walks... A highly recommended person !

Liz and Uruz are warm and easy-going. They generously shared their home and toys with us, and we very naturally fell into a shared rhythm of working and playing and hanging out. Liz' son Uruz and our son Yuki were friends instantly, and I have found a wonderful new friend in Liz.

Yingda was a wonderful exchange participant at our school. He is from China and stayed with us for four weeks, during which he made a very positive impact on our community. Yingda supported our English and Spanish classes, both in person and online, and showed great responsibility, kindness, and dedication in everything he did. The students really enjoyed interacting with him, and his calm, friendly, and respectful attitude helped create a great learning environment. He also showed genuine interest in our school, the community, and the local culture. It was a pleasure to have him working alongside our teachers and staff, and his presence contributed to a rich cultural exchange for everyone involved. Yingda integrated very well into daily life, and we truly appreciated his openness, motivation, and positive energy. We are very grateful for the time he spent with us and would happily welcome him back in the future. We highly recommend Yingda to any host or project on Workaway!