Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

BRAVISSIMA cos'altro posso dire? mi ha sorpreso essendo molto giovane per esperienza e per capacità di lavorare in autonomia. Nessun problema anche con gli animali con cui ha avuto un buon rapporto. Educata, pulita e rispettosa delle regole della casa. Mi ha aiutato molto e certamente è una compagnia molto gradevole. Spero di poterla ospitare nuovamente in futuro.

My partner and I had a great time here. We were helping out during the shoulder season, so our work revolved around getting the property ready for guests. Cleaning, construction, and gardening was the name of the game. Mauro and Yose were friendly, generous, and patient with my (Matt's) rough Spanish. Some things to keep in mind: - You won't usually eat with the host family and you live in your own space with other workawayers, so the amount of cultural exchange is limited. - During high season, you're probably going to do more work in their cafe kitchen. - It's tight living quarters with the other volunteers, which we loved but does mean limited privacy. - The wifi in the volunteer cabin can be a bit spotty, so calls may be difficult or drop. Overall we had a great experience, and are happy that this was our first workaway in Argentina. Thanks so much Mauro and Yose!

Julien is a delightful young man he has a reasonable grasp of English he is a keen worker and has a good sense of humour. He fitted in very well to our household and would highly recommend him

Mark was friendly, respectful and totally slotted into a busy few weeks of people coming and going. I (LeAnne) ended up traveling for work and was more than happy to leave him to help himself to the house with the other farm staff. Really enjoyed our limited chats as time allowed. Hope that our paths cross again sometime.

Wow wow wow! A truly amazing place with the kindest and happiest people imaginable! I stayed with Nazareth and Rodrigo for 2 weeks doing anything from gardening to demolishing an old building. An incredible authentic and relaxed experience and a must do for anyone visiting Colombia. I will be back for sure, thank you! ❤️

Natalia was an amazing and warmhearted host. She is one of the nicest woman I have ever met, so dedicated to bring up her children in a healthy, organic and active way developing a grate deal of independency and open-mindedness in them. Spending a lot of quality time with her daughter and twins sons doing creative things, taking them to extracurricular activities developing their manual and linguistic skills are routines that less and less parents cherish. I have been extremely happy to get to know this wonderful family and become a part of their life for a short period of time. During me stay I would spent the afternoons with her daughter mastering her fluency in English language, drawing, reading or even styling our hair :) At times I would look after the boys when Natalia was busy studying English or busy helping the local community preparing Halloween festival in her village. In my childhood I would spend my summers in the country site so Natalia's village was a perfect destination for me to mentally return to my young age experiences like walking around, talking to random people or having a small morning coffee in the local cafeteria. Natalia was enthusiastically showing me the beauty of the region - Junta de Castilla y Leon . I am really blessed as Natalia was a wonderful trip advisor and guide giving me the time or even taking me to historically and touristic attractive destination like Valencia de Juan, Leon or a Roman village that made an unforgettable impression on me. If I had a chance to go back and stay in Zotesone more time - where every day was bringing new and unexpected experiences- one day the village hosted Science students from Leon with an interactive exhibition, the other people were busy decorating their surroundings for Halloween- I would definitely do it. Thank you Natalia - you are amazing.

Living and working closely with Mark and Maz in this Arboretum was an amzaing experience, I had an absolulute blast. Mark and Maz are amazing people with lots to share and a real passion for nature. I would higly recommend this to any workawayer who is wanting to help on this amazing project!

Maria is a nice soul and a great person. we are honoured to be her first workaway host in her voluntering journey in south east asia. she helped in keeping our homestead clean and took care of the plants. as she worked on improving her english, we understood everything she said and had no problem in communication. we hope to meet again, somewhere in italy or malaysia! arrivederci!

What a delightful couple. Despite the hardships of blindness ( Steve) and deafness ( Sandy) they could not have been kinder, more welcoming or helpful. Nothing was too much trouble.

Staying with Marion in Austria was one of the most beautiful experiences for me and my daughter. My tasks were cooking and helping around the house, and my daughter enjoyed helping with lavender sorting. Marion was incredibly supportive and kind. She helped us plan our days in Vienna and made us feel truly welcome. We had so much fun together, and she connected with my daughter, Umay, in a wonderful way. She gave her small responsibilities, which helped her confidence grow. We are very grateful for the memories we made with her. Thank you, Marion, for everything. We will always remember our time with you. ❤️

Merci infiniment pour ce magnifique retour ! Nous sommes vraiment touchés par tes mots et par l’énergie que tu as apportée durant ces deux mois. Ton engagement, ta créativité et ta bonne humeur ont laissé une vraie trace ici à Tioughza, aussi bien auprès des enfants que de toute l’équipe. L’association est avant tout un espace de partage, et tu as parfaitement incarné cet esprit : proposer, créer, participer, t’intégrer… tout en respectant la culture locale et en ajoutant ta propre touche. Nous sommes très heureux que tu te sois sentie chez toi parmi nous. Tu seras toujours la bienvenue ici — que ce soit pour de nouveaux projets, une simple visite… ou même une revanche aux échecs 😉 Encore un grand merci pour tout, et bonne continuation dans tes futures aventures !

I had a great time in Manta with Jonathan. He was very prompt communicating with me and was flexible with our timeline, letting me stay only one week. He picked me up at the airport with his wife, took us out for breakfast and set us up in a nice hostel close by. He even had his cousin, Hector, show us how to get back to our place on the bus. The other teachers were friendly and I loved chatting with the students. Some were a little shy to talk with me but most were very open and excited, some even stayed longer after class to talk longer. I enjoyed getting to hang out with the other volunteers in the off time, doing yoga on the beach and going for lunch. Jonathan was honest about the situation in Manta, but I never felt unsafe. I found the people very polite and friendly. If I come back to Ecuador I would volunteer here again.

Martial nos fabricó 8 nuevos bancos para el hostal. Hizo un gran trabajo, es un muy buen carpintero y muy profesional. ¡Mucho éxito en tus viajes!

Katja s'est parfaitement intégré dans la vie de la famille. Y compris le froid de la maison. Nous avons passé d'excellents moments ensemble et serons ravis de la voir revenir (à bicyclette !!) Merci pour ton aide et ta bonne humeur.

I had an amazing time volunteering with Agata !! My main tasks included opening and closing the center, welcoming visitors, giving guided tours, drying and packaging the personalized calligraphy pieces they purchased, preparing tea, and cleaning the facilities. The variety of tasks was something I truly enjoyed. This experience allowed me to discover and learn so much more about mongol calligraphy and some local and national artists, it was extremely interesting ! The area is stunning, and it’s easy to go for a walk before or after your shift, whether to the monastery, the nearby hills, or just around the surroundings. There was also a great atmosphere among the volunteers, which made the experience even better. I stayed in a ger on-site, which was very convenient and meant I didn’t have to walk to and from the center before or after work. Agata was incredibly thoughtful and always made sure we had everything we needed to cook, something I really appreciated. I didn’t get the chance to meet Tamir, as he was travelling in France at the time, but I did meet their lovely son Victor. We shared wonderful meals together at the guesthouse whenever volunteers arrived or left, and those moments of connection were very special. Overall, I highly recommend this volunteering experience, and I would be delighted to come back if I ever have the chance.

If I could give Joy and Heiko 10 stars I would! My friend and I stayed for almost three weeks, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. We helped with the olive harvest, which was hard work but so rewarding, and also did some general maintenance around their beautiful property. Their two dogs, Lulu and Raldo, kept us entertained with their playful energy, while the cats, Fang and Skazi, were the sweetest companions and absolutely loved pets. Joy and Heiko made us feel completely at home in the cozy Kiwi Cabin, and we shared many group lunches together, as well as fun game and movie nights with them and other Workawayers. They went out of their way to show us stunning hikes and magical sunset spots, and we had so much fun swapping favorite meals together. We also found lifelong friends among the other Workawayers, which made the experience even more special. From picking us up at the bus station when we arrived to dropping us off when we left, Joy and Heiko’s kindness and generosity shone through in everything they did. Their warmth, hospitality, and love for their home and animals made this stay one of the most memorable adventures I’ve ever had. Thank you, Joy and Heiko, for turning my first Workaway into a stress‑free, unforgettable experience of a lifetime!

I stayed for six weeks with Sophia and her lovely family and it was such a great time! It was my first workaway and I couldn’t wish for a better one:) I could always talk with Sophia about everything and had always the feeling to be a part of their family. For example I had the opportunity to come to the school performance from one of the kids, could help with the olive harvest, baking Christmas cookies and having funny soccer evenings. I worked a lot with the horses and the donkeys and did some smaller jobs around the farm like repairing the fence. I really loved the work with the animals especially with Pepsi :) and sometimes we also went on a walk with the donkeys. I really liked that we always had the opportunity to see more of the island and I’m also very grateful that Sophia often took us out to explore the beaches or to see the weekly market and some of the cities. I also meet some very nice new people from Germany and Australia on the farm and I’m sure I will stay in contact with them. I’m so grateful that I had the chance to experience the life on their beautiful farm with all the animals and I’m sure I will come back soon:)

Sarah y Lisa fueron de gran ayuda en casa, fue muy agradable recibirlas y compartir con ellas. Ambas fueron muy atentas, tranquilas y respetuosas. Cuidaron bien del espacio compartido, y colaboraron con las tareas de forma proactiva y buen ánimo. Fue un gusto el intercambio ❤️ Abrazos y gracias!

Having the chance to travel to Smara and stay with Lahcen and his family, was an experience unlike anywhere else. The town is full of kind-hearted loving people with warm hearts and lively spirits. Lahcen is someone who is incredibly generous of his time, and spent much effort making sure everyone was more than taken care of. Every day his family went out of their way to prepare delicious meals, tea, and share their time with us volunteers. Their spirit is welcoming and calm and everything they do is with love. Teaching in the schools was a great time and the students were really excited to learn and were engaged in the lesson. I had originally planned to stay two weeks, but ended up staying over a month there, because it started to feel like home. Being able to meet many friends and participate in many events (public speaking competition in honor of the Green Day March, visiting the desert to dance and learn about the Sahrawi culture, roadtrips to the beach, and to many other beautiful places), making lifelong friends in the process. I would highly recommend traveling to Smara to truly understand the people and the place because it is unlike anywhere else. My deepest gratitude is to Lahcen and all the people of Smara for their kindness and genuine love they shared. I hope to return and see their beautiful faces because no amount of time spent together will ever be enough. Thank you my brother and friend Lahcen for everything you are doing and for your genuine care for others. I hope to see you again soon my friend.

Our stay with Liss and Hermann was absolutely fantastic! They are both extremely kind , hospitable and brilliant in the kitchen! Between the two of them we were introduced to many Bavarian classics and thanks to Liss the veganised versions as well (which was a real treat for me)! We even made the most amazing Christmas cookies that my partner is still talking about. Speaking of Christmas- there is no better place to have been to get into the spirit with a white blanket of snow over the farm and waking up to coffees with the horses surrounded by beautiful forests explored over long walks with Isa or a donkey! Working with the animals was everything I had hoped for and more! The horses are very warm and social coming up to say hello and get nose scratches and who knew donkeys were so funny!? Having 5 of them made for quite the gang each with their own personality. We prepared their food bags, fed them lunch and mucked the stalls everyday, went on a few donkey walks and of course as mentioned walks with Isa who once warms up to you is the absolute sweetest (Tara too! but she's less keen on walks). We stayed in the cutest tiny house right by the stables equipped with a little kitchen and lots of living space- perfectly warm and cozy! Hermann is very skilled with wood as is Liss with tiling and both it and all the houses are beautifully crafted! Many evenings spent chatting over wine were enjoyed and getting to know them both was such a delight! Thank you for such a wonderful welcome to Germany!