Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

Pedro stayed at my home for 2 weeks and took good care of my cat Melek while I was I was traveling. He is polite, trustworthy, good with animals and left my house clean.

Having Toby and Jenall !) here was amazing, they took everything on with amazing thought and care. Alan , I and the dogs miss them. There wasn't anything that they wouldn't work out how to get done, never need to tell them how to do it . Just show them what I wanted and walk away always done amazing well from fencing, weeding, doing up furniture, setting up auto watering for gardens and washing windows They even looked after our place and animals while we went away, I wish they could have stayed longer I hope we see them again

I had the most incredible time volunteering at KRS for one month! I taught the kids Yoga, Japanese, English, and about the cultures I know best (USA, Japan, Jewish). I wasn't teaching any of the core subjects, so I basically taught whatever the students were curious about. all of the kids were so bright and curious and such a pleasure to teach! The administrators and teachers work so hard to bring these kids a quality education, and it was a privilege to assist them in their work. I definitely got a deep cultural education, learning about Monpa culture in Arunachal. I stayed at a Homestay owned by the same family, and enjoyed many home cooked meals. the stay was clean and comfortable. big thank you to the KRS family and village of Morshing for making me feel so welcome during my stay!

We are so incredibly late on our feedback for Heyner but think of him and the family always! This was my (James) first Workaway experience and I could not have dreamed of a better way to start! Our 3 weeks on Heyner’s farm flew by quicker than we could have ever imagined. The beautiful, picturesque mornings sharing breakfast and coffee with the family, the days chasing after goats and sheep (not to mention cleaning up after them), and the INCREDIBLE meals Jenny cooked made this the most amazing experience anyone could dream of! The work was easy and not very demanding - waking up to a delicious breakfast and coffee each morning definitely made it easier! The sheep and goats were always giving us a laugh so it was fun to spend time with them. Even cleaning up the pens was fun with the right attitude! The rest of our work was making sure the other animals had water and food, we dug a trench to move water off the grass, accompanied Heyner into the jungle to cut down some trees, and even helped carry a huge metal bridge we had built! The work varied, was never difficult, was fun with Heyner and Miguel there, and made us feel like we were truly helping to further the cause. To be honest, I miss those mornings now that I’m back home! The property was amazingly beautiful - the views, the sunlight, the sound of the rain falling into the roof - I miss it everyday. The guest house (in which we painted a mural!) was properly set up with everything we needed and really cozy! Spending our free time with the family is also something we think of often - Jenny’s cooking, Miguel’s laugh, Heyner’s karaoke, Fernando’s jokes - we miss them all dearly. Jenny’s cooking is worth THREE TIMES what you will pay for it so definitely make sure to take her up on the offer. Heyner’s presence is so joyous, comedic, and light hearted; Miguel is such an animated, kind hearted person who taught us a lot of Spanish and shared a lot of jokes with us; Jenny was so warm and welcoming, her presence radiated kindness - they make this experience what it is. Definitely do the trip to Corcavado, it’s also so easy to take the bus from town to Uvita (amazing views and awesome surf lessons), it’s also a great place to use to get to Bahia Drake. I could write an entire essay on our time here but I’ll leave you with this - Heyner and his family are true, welcoming, pure hearted people with a passion for their land and those they come into contact with. Their kindness, openness, and passion have left a mark on me forever. If you have the chance to stay here, do not think twice - you will regret missing the chance for the rest of your life. PURA VIDA HEYNER, JENNY, & MIGUEL!

Nino was excellent. He helped out so much in the hostel and also in the classroom. He's a fast learner and soon ran the hostel like a professional and even got used to renting out the motorbikes. He's sociable friendly and a joy to be with. Oh an amazing cook. He made Xmas lunch for our family and even all the guests. He went above and beyond expectations.

Staying with Luna in Puerto Viejo was an absolutely wonderful experience. I stayed with her and her son in the jungle, and it felt very warm, familiar, and welcoming from the first moment. The place is surrounded by nature, with an amazing jungle atmosphere, and the vibe was relaxed, positive, and inspiring. Luna is a kind and caring host, and sharing daily life with her and her son made the experience very special and authentic. I truly felt at home there and appreciated the strong sense of community and connection. I’m very grateful for this experience and would highly recommend staying with Luna to anyone looking for a beautiful, family-like stay

We loved Iris's visit, Camila learned a few words in German, and we are sure that she will do great in any other volunteer work! We are happy that she interacted with part of our family!

Staying with Margaret was a truly wonderful experience. She was a fantastic host, and the work was more than fair for the lovely accommodation and company provided. :) We loved to take Marshall - her playful and incredibly cute dog - for a walk. We had a great time!

We loved Sunshine's visit. Camila had a lot of fun practicing the English language. I am sure that in any volunteer work Sunshine participates in, she will leave very good memories, as she is a very cheerful person. We would have loved to take her on family outings, but we just had a lot of things to do in December. However, we know that Sunshine enjoyed her visit to our home.

I was very warmly welcomed by this family, and I felt a rather family-like atmosphere. The place is absolutely stunning, a little piece of paradise that’s definitely worth a visit: there’s comfortable sleeping, a fresh river, lush nature, and some nice little walks nearby. However, there are a few important things for future travelers to know. The kitchen is available, but you have to buy your own food, which wasn’t mentioned clearly in the listing. Also, it’s very minimally equipped: no spices, no condiments, no sponges, dish soap, or tea towels. This made it quite difficult to prepare flavorful meals, so I ended up eating very bland food for several days. My work consisted of building a clay and straw sauna. It was very interesting, but physically demanding and messy. Having done more than the expected hours (around 3 to 3.5 hours per day, while the listing mentioned about 12 hours per week), and knowing it was a dirty task, I didn’t understand why I was asked to pay for my laundry. I also didn’t understand why I was asked if I would come back to work in the afternoon when I had already done more than the expected hours. In summary, the family is very kind and the place is beautiful, but it’s important to know what to expect, especially regarding the kitchen, food, and working hours.

Louise it was so great to have you here! You’re a very warm gentle and kind young spirit! Very loving with the animals and very adaptable to change and attentive to the needs of the house! Thankyou so much for your presence and I wish you all the best for you future adventures! 🤗🤗🤗

Enzo and Melodie stayed with us for a bit over 2 weeks and we had a wonderful time with them. They are super lovely people and we had lots of interesting discussions. They were great at helping around the house and very quickly made them selves at home and were comfortable to be around. They are both fit and active and therefore were able to easily do the tasks at hand. We were able to help them with things on their van and gave them advise on their time in NZ and travel plans. They are both extremely pleasant and lovely people. Fully recommend.

Our time with Hiroshi provided us with plenty of insights on Japanese lifestyle, culture and many other aspects. On top of that, he is also very knowledgeable about other parts of the world due to his hosting and travelling activities! So we had some good talks. Be ready to explore a lot when staying with Hiroshi ;) we visited almost all landmarks, some museums and gardens, met some of Hirosh's friends and attended the friendship party which is really chill! His apartment is super comfy and he is a really caring host. Hiroshi, we already wrote this in your textbook, but thank you once more for the experience at your home and all around the city. You are an extraordinary person and we hope you'll have many nice guests and future friends at you home! All the best, Maja and Charlotte

Phaon and Annabelle were incredible hosts who went out of their way to communicate the tasks that needed to be completed plus they were available to answer any questions or help. The apartment is great, it allows for privacy and your own time, plus with shared dinners 2 times per week, we were able to connect to them and share stories, etc. They were great about making sure we saw plenty of the area in and around Lagos. They were great at giving suggestions for things to see and do, plus they were very helpful in getting us to where we needed to be. An added bonus, Phaon gave us a driving lesson while we were there as well! Thank you Phaon for your patience and kindness in teaching a manual transmission!! Overall a great stay and wonderful hosts! We are grateful for the 2 weeks we spent with Phaon and Annabelle.

Mr Wisno is an incredible man and the most amazing host ever! He has a very big heart, very kind,very supportive, warm and loving. I super enjoyed assisting at his course and meeting his students, it was truly an incredible experience that will stay in my heart forever. I super recommend Mr Wisno if you want to have an amazing experience in Pekanbaru. God bless you

Thank you so much to Elice and Matt for the wonderful two weeks in which we experienced rural New Zealand life! They hosted us and made us feel warmly at home from the very first moment until the day we left, and for that we are truly grateful. Beyond that, they invested their free time in us — taking us around to explore together, fishing, and even hunting! they generous couple! Two weeks with them were an unforgettable experience. Thank you!

Wow, are we thankful Doro wanted to extend her trip and spend a few weeks with us! She is a keeper and we recommend her to you. From the start, Doro was friendly and fun to talk with. She fit right into our family and it felt like she’d been here for a long time (that’s a GOOD thing)—we got along great and felt so comfortable around her. Doro is detail oriented and works hard. Also, she takes initiative and asks great questions. She would survey a situation and come with ideas and suggestions (like, “What’s the priority, when we have x time and this will take y time…”) I appreciated her looking at things sensibly, and completely trusted her with anything around here. Doro helped Steve outside with a huge variety of things, like cleaning up and tying the raspberry plants for winter, harvesting celery and trimming it, saving seeds, sorting and cutting a ton of carrots, weeding, and clearing out the herb bed (those are just a few examples!). She often did extra, thoughtful, things like saving some of the herbs to dry (and thanks to that I’ve been able to use them in cooking all month!). While most of the projects were outside, Doro also helped us a lot inside the house, like cleaning up the kitchen after dinner most nights (so appreciated!) Again, that is just one of many indoor things she helped us with, and everything she did, she did well and thoroughly. We are very thankful for all her contributions here. Doro made the most of being here. First, she warmly welcomed other guests into our home and was always up for fun with them and us—game nights, concerts, hikes, walks, and talks--- she was participatory in all (and a great competitor at games!). She also made herself comfortable reading and creating art, and it was a lovely sight to see her snuggled on a couch (on the deck or in the living room) busy with her paint pens and art book. She gave us the most precious gift—a beautifully drawn collage, with squares depicting different facets of living here in Peshastin with us (we're saving that forever!). We were very sad to say goodbye. We feel like we’ve made a friend for life, and welcome Doro back anytime. Host her if you can!

Arthur y Esteban Fue muy agradable su presencia Muy tranquilos y dispuestos Me cuidaron con comidas deliciosas y conversaciones interesantes Su ayuda en el jardin y ordenando fue exelente..muy agradecido. Los recomiendo mucho

We stayed for 3 weeks at Jason and Janine’s house and it was amazing! They are so kind and so funny. We spent great evenings talking (even with our low level of English haha, they were very patient), laughing and playing board games. Janine is a lovely person, very caring and a good listener, like a mum! She also cooks very well and makes delicious cocktails, omg! Jason is such a kind and caring person. He loves making jokes and always makes sure everyone feels comfortable. And all their animals are so cute and adorable. They even included us in Janine’s birthday with all their friends, it was an unforgettable evening! We will really miss them. They made us feel like part of their family. Thank you so, so much Jason and Janine! We wish you all the happiness in the world. Laura and Eline 💋💋

Jelle and Luna were friendly and open hearted from the moment they arrived. They bonded quickly with my son, and we're always quick to offer a hand around the house, even when it was outside their working hours. We enjoyed getting to know them and very much appreciated all the work they completed while staying with us - painting, cleaning, gardening, etc. Don't hesitate to invite these two into your home.