Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

Thank you so much for all your help Natalja. For your endless patience and helping me sort through and cataloging my art work and your help in the garden.... endless weeding and raking piles and piles of leaves! Also thank you for your help in the kitchen, scouting for ingredients and cooking the delicious Iranian meal and the savoury tarts! It's been a pleasure hosting you and I hope you will have many more Workaway adventures!

Dani was a lovely guest and helped me enormously in the garden, digging up plants and pruning the wisteria. We also did a number of jobs here in the house, clearing the basement and the attic storage and repairing electrics . It was a huge pleasure to have Dani with us as part of a team and I can't recommend him highly enough!

We visited Can for a few days. It was my first experience in Turkey and it was great! Thank you to Can and Sevda for the warm welcome. We went to the Gellibollu bazaar, did some gardening, cooked, and watched delicious Turkish specialties being prepared. The atmosphere was family-like, relaxing, and pleasant. Thank you, and maybe see you soon!

We very much enjoyed the time with Daan and her dog Kaamos. Daan is a warm, open-minded and fun person who fit in our world perfectly. She loves to work outside and took on all kinds of tasks with great enthusiasm, always happy to help. We really appreciate the work she's done and the positive energy she spread while she was here. We are looking forward to her next visit as a friend!

I can't begin to describe how wonderful my week with Robinson and Ligia was. They are the kindest, most generous couple and they welcomed me so warmly into their home. They were so helpful and patient with my Portuguese and they connected me with so many amazing people who work locally in coffee. I have never experienced such warm hospitality and I loved being able to share about our different cultures, languages and life experiences, as well as some similar ones! Their garden is stunning, full of different fruit trees, most of which are unique to South America (mangos, passion fruit, limes, acerola, jabuticaba, guava, the list goes on...), it is a beautiful place to relax, read a book or just watch the incredible birds that come to eat from the tree. It was so great to meet some of their friends and share lots of food, and cheese in true Minas style! Forever grateful for this experience and I hope to come back again very soon.

Paula and Chris stayed with me as Workawayers for about 4.5 months, and I could not have wished for better support during this time. They both integrated seamlessly into our household and projects and brought a huge amount of reliability, responsibility, creativity, and heart into everything they did. Paula quickly became the heart and soul of the house. She took care of so many things, often without even being asked. She did beautiful sewing projects, became our “label queen” by labelling all the important things for Workawayers, cooked super delicious meals, and constantly made sure the kitchen was well stocked and organised. She planned organic food orders online, sold my used tech equipment second hand and took care of the packaging, prepared and tidied the rooms for new Workawayers and washed the sheets after they left. I could always rely on her – whenever I asked for something, I knew it would be done properly. She designed lovely signs for rooms, tools and instructions (from how to empty the vegetable and fruit barrels from the organic store to how to start the weed whacker and mix fuels correctly). She was a key contact person for new Workawayers, answered their questions with patience and clarity, and took a huge amount of mental load off me. She picked fruits, berries, and garden produce and turned them into great meals. On top of that, she completely polished and improved my Workaway profile text, sorted lots of pictures, and used her talent in photography and image editing to create many wonderful photos of the place. I am deeply grateful for that. Chris was equally invaluable in a wide range of tasks. He did everything from changing straw in the duck house, helping with the compost barrels from the organic food store, mulching, collecting hay, leaf blowing, putting up fences, taking care of the ducks and feeding them, to looking after plants, digging holes, extending the dead-hedge from branches, planting trees, organising materials and spaces, and cleaning. He also helped coordinate tasks among Workawayers and answered their questions. He is a very gifted photographer and videographer; he created two truly cinematic-grade videos of my place that captured unique moments I will never forget. He took over responsibility for recurring tasks and made sure things were actually done, not just talked about. For about one month, when I was not able to properly attend to Workaway myself, he fully took over the Workaway management – morning meetings, task distribution, answering questions, watching out for everyone’s safety and well-being. That support was priceless. On a personal level, both Paula and Chris are very spiritual, wise souls. It is easy to talk with them about anything, from everyday topics to deeper life questions. They are very open in their communication, happy people who like to laugh, have fun, and make jokes, while at the same time being mature, grounded adults. They are highly motivated to make a positive change, to contribute wherever they are, and to leave a meaningful mark wherever they go. Both Paula and Chris are incredibly trustworthy, proactive, and thoughtful people. They gave very helpful feedback – also to me personally in stressful moments – and contributed not only with their hands but also with their minds and hearts. I am extremely grateful for the time we shared, and I would host them again without hesitation. Every host can consider themselves extremely lucky if Paula and Chris apply to stay with them.

I had the pleasure of staying for 3 weeks at Sophie's beautiful home. Firstly, Val David is a charming little village and you definitely get a community feeling when you're there. At the home, I got to look after 2 incredible youngsters. Billie and Charles were fun, creative and full of life! I couldn't speak French and the kids were learning English but somehow we made it work through our shared love for art, music and play. They are the best kids! I like to keep busy so when I wasn't with the kids I helped with odd jobs around the house and with meals at night. Right from the start Sophie, made me feel like I was at home. She is kind, bad ass, always positive and had a great sense of humour. She went out of her way to make sure I felt looked after and included, inviting me to events and even family gatherings where I felt like I really got to see the warm Quebecois culture. I really enjoyed my time here and had I not had other plans and time restraints, I would've definitely stayed longer. I was one year in on my travels in Canada so was feeling super home sick at the time so I was really glad to have met Sophie, Billie and Charles and be around such a lovely family!

I had a fantastic time in New York taking care of Whiskey, Michael's dog, and exploring the city. I stayed for about three weeks in Michael's apartment, which is centrally located in Manhattan, comfortable, clean and very pleasant. Michael was a great communicator about the dog's care, the apartment, and the neighborhood, and the experience was entirely smooth and fun. Whiskey is a joy to spend time with, also.

Yo y mi amigo trabajamos a la Casa de Barro para un mes y ecantabamos!! Luna y Victor son los mejores y nos tratan como familia! Así tienes la oportunidad a trabajar con ellos, tomalo!

My partner and I volunteered here for two weeks - it was our first Workaway experience. During our stay, there wasn’t a lot of work directly with children, but I was able to lead one lesson and assist in several other ways. We also helped Kelly organise a beautiful lantern event on her farm, which was truly magical, and supported her in creating some learning cards. Apart from the “work”, Kelly also took us on small trips and showed us around the area — temples, waterfalls, elephants, and other places we would have never discovered on our own. If you’re specifically looking to teach English and gain hands-on experience, I recommend checking with them beforehand to see how many teaching opportunities are currently available. If you’re adventurous and open to helping with a variety of tasks, you’ll have a wonderful time. Thanks to Kelly’s guidance and suggestions, you get to experience Thailand in a more local and authentic way. Our time there was short, but we’re very grateful for the experience and hope our paths cross again in the future. Thank you, Kelly! ❤️

Came a stranger, left a family member. Everyone and everything is amazing! hanging out with kids ,playing drawing,music. Always great conversations to be had,building and working with them,spot on when it comes to design and construction,if you have a good idea,it's heard! If your hands are dirty, everyone's hands are dirty,see you soon 🙏

This was my first Workaway and solo trip experience, and I couldn’t imagine a better first Workaway place. I spent the whole summer season there. I worked in the kitchen. I loved working with the guys because it was always fun. We could always find a way to have a good vibe in the kitchen, even during the big rush. I learned a lot and I have also gained a lot of new recipes, especially of desserts. Stef is really patient and a good teacher, who is really funny. He is the dad joke and weird music king.He is a great boss who is always open if you have any new ideas.And not just the work, but the beach and the forest were also amazing. Before work I could take beach walks. The shifts were well organized, so I had days to rest too and enjoy the beach and the cities around. I still miss the beautiful beach.If I have a chance, I will visit them again because I met amazing people there.✨

I spent a week at Janko and Marco's, and even though they were not there, they were excellent hosts. Their cats were super friendly and loving. Communicating with them was super nice and easy, frequently checking in with me, which I appreciated. The work was super relaxed, and I had plenty of free time to explore Budapest.Super great experience!

I stayed here in July. During my stay, the bulk of my working tasks were connected to making lunch, working in the gardens and doing the compost. There was one more Workawayer and a lot of guides, who were doing the tours in the gardens. The surroundings were beautiful and the night wildlife did not disappoint. I was also lucky with the weather, as it did not rain too much and the temperature was around 23 degrees, although very humid. One of the hosts, David, was also really nice to let me leave 3 days earlier than originally intended so I could go visit Tortuguero before my flight back home. Recommend this place :).

My sister and I had such a lovely time with Sian and her willow! We stayed for two weeks during the fall willow harvest and Sian was very accommodating as far as what kind of work the weather allowed. The hiking trail nearby has beautiful wild woods and the ocean view from the main house is incredible! Sian is so kind and generous and has lived a very interesting life, so she had many stories to share with us. She is also very integrated into her community and was able to connect us with the local culture beyond her house. My sister and I learned so much about willow, about Canada and about how we want to live! Splendid company, fulfilling work, and wonderful sights, we could not recommend this Workaway more!

Leo & Viki were probably the tidiest woofas we have had, it was a pleasure coming home to a lovely clean kitchen every day. They are very respectful and quiet. We had some good laughs and they worked very hard to achieve all the chores we had for them. Leo is very handy with tools and has good knowledge and understanding of gardening. They cooked dinner for us a few times as well which was lovely. Their rooms were left spotless. All and all, it was a pleasure and we wish them the very best for the rest of their travel in NZ.

Gabriel is a consistent, quiet, hardworking person who helped me care for a lot of animals: dogs, cat, sheep, goats, horse, rabbits, poultry.. he asked for little and offered to help 7 days per week which was a great help to me at that time. He was kind and respectful with the various people who stayed in the house as well (Airbnb, other workers) . I hope to have him back and highly recommend.

Thamy and Stein were the best hosts I could have ever hoped for! This was my first experience with Workaway and from the very beginning of my stay I felt so safe and welcome! They are generous, knowledgeable, and so fun to chat with. We had many wonderful conversations, shared delicious meals, and enjoyed several evening campfires with good beer :) Thamy is fun and spunky and easy to laugh with! Stein is quieter initially, but we had so many amazing conversations while working! Their daughter, Otte, was so sweet and silly and put a smile on my face every day. I stayed for 3 weeks and feel so lucky to have gotten to know them and Belgian culture even for a short time! The location of their home is ideal for exploring both rural Flanders and some larger cities by bus and train. Belgium and this family will always have a special place in my heart and I hope to see Stein, Thamy, and Otte again in the future! I could not recommend this workaway more!! <3

It was just great having Vanessa in our place with with her shiny ,calm and beautiful energy. She made great meals and tiding up everywhere. Even in the garden work She is a very good help. Her dog Hazel was playing all day long with our dog chocolat and it was great to see that. Thank you Vanessa vor everything and we hope to see you again. All the best in your way.

Great couple of young ladies, always helping in various task in the hostel, nice attitude and great vibe for the team! would love to have them back!