Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

Had a wonderful time with Takashi, Naoe and Miyu (Lucky and Lea too) It was my first time on Amami Island, and it was just splendid. The family welcomed us so well, maybe even too much. I don't know how to express my gratitude for everything you've done, allowing us to have such a great time. Takashi is doing such a nice job of renovation on his inn, all by himself, and it was really impressive. They both really love this island, and they were so glad to introduce it to us; we learned a lot. My first snorkelling experience too, and I was completely astonished. It's gonna be really hard to see something even more beautiful now, the level was too high. The last day, they took us on a night tour to discover the wildlife of Amami, to look at the beautiful night sky and do some hanabi. The other worker and I didn't have our driver's licenses translated at that moment, so we were not able to visit the island by ourselves. Takashi and Naoe took us to visit Amami in their free time, and I'm very grateful for that. I discovered so much and met lovely locals too. So thank you again for having me, it really felt like home. I will come back for sure. If you visit me in France one day, we'll make crêpes again :) ありがとうございました、感動しました。 また来ます!

My first experience with Workaway here was absolutely fantastic. I spent 2 months in Teshima, and had a wonderful time with Keiko, Atsushi and his family, and the other workers, of course. It didn’t feel like work at all, having so much free time, enjoying each day, exploring the islands and meeting great people every day. I got lucky enough to be there during the summer period of the art Triennale, and as an art lover, I wasn't disappointed. Teshima is a beautiful island, very quiet and peaceful yet so vibrant and full of life. It really felt like home from day one. If you enjoy art and a calm lifestyle, away from big cities, this might be the best place so far. Thanks again to the locals and everyone, thank you for having me and all the beautiful exchanges. I’ll come back for sure. Till then, I'll keep a bottle of wine in France for you Keiko :) ありがとうございました、感動しました。 また来ます!

Silas and I had a great Workaway experience at Izabella’s place. The property is so beautiful, and you're very likely to encounter plenty of wallabies and kookaburras while working outdoors. The food was always organic, plant-based, and absolutely delicious. We loved sharing meals with Izabella and Tony, which often led to fun and engaging conversations. The work is great if you don’t mind getting your hands and clothes dirty. Izabella set clear boundaries around working hours and always tailored the tasks to suit our individual skills. What we appreciated most was her flexibility—she gave Silas the opportunity to focus on finishing his master’s thesis by allowing us to split the working hours differently. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here, Thank you, Izabella and Tony, for everything!

What a wonderful first experience. We were made to feel very welcome by Rebecca and Damian, who live in such a calm and relaxing place. From the very beginning, Rebecca recommended lots of places to visit on our days off, cooked us excellent meals, and was always there if we had a problem or question. We had our own little apartment and were always free to do whatever we wanted once the work was done. What's more, they have adorable pets; the dogs are very affectionate and always ready to be cuddled. Regarding work, they always showed their appreciation and satisfaction when we finished a task, which was very motivating. They are incredibly kind and cheerful. The same goes for Emily, who is also very kind. So for all the good times, the game nights, the laughs, even the little moments we shared together, thank you.

Joachim is such a wonderful person—very kind, respectful, and always willing to help. During his stay at our farm, he brought a positive spirit and supported us in many ways. We truly enjoyed having him with us and would be very happy to welcome him back anytime. Highly recommended!

Tolun was a very kind host, and the location of the cave rooms were beautiful. we really enjoyed staying in Cappadocia and watching all of the Sun rises. learning how to plaster a wall and painting in the cave was a highlight of the work that we did. Tolun also knows so much about history and nature so we spent a lot of time talking. I would say to just communicate clearly when you're there so that you are on the same page and you will have a great time

AJ and Kenna are Kind and respectfull people. They did amazing work. Not ONLY the Basic, but they Excel in the tasks they were given. They give their best and have lots of skills. I highly recommend them to anyone and they are always welcome.

Thank you so much for your warm welcome! We really enjoyed our stay with you. Kasumi, your Japanese cooking was absolutely delicious, and Yuki is such a sweet and well-mannered girl – it was a real pleasure spending time with her. Sylvain, your cooking was also amazing, and we really appreciated your calm and reserved presence. You are such a flexible and kind couple, which made us feel at home right away. We are very grateful for the time we shared and the nice conversations. We wish you all the best for the future!

Boudewijn is a very friendly young man that helped us a lot in our project. He is a quick learner and always willing to help you He is reliable and an nice person to talk about everything We had a nice time together and will not hesitate to advise you this nice guy

I'm so overjoyed that I had an opportunity to meet and stay with Maja, to spend time working on her garden, in her beautiful home above Camaiore. It's been such wonderful two weeks that I spent there. Maja is an awesome host, very warm, and a very interesting person, full of knowledge about all kinds of things ranging from art and culture, to dogs and mountains; an open-minded and endlessly vigorous character, absolutely unforgettable and inspiring. I've enjoyed the gardening at Maja's place so much, this time has revived my somewhat neglected knowledge about it, and a previously abandoned interest in plants and gardens with a satisfaction and curiosity and intention I couldn't have foreseen was coming. AI was usually joined in the garden by Maja's gorgeous cat Sahel that kept me company, and the soothing realm of medicinal herbs I kept inhaling every morning that I spent in the garden. I'm so grateful for Maja's direct and refined mentorship on how to tend to plants and plant vegetables, her graceful and tactful methods of guiding me through the tasks, for the sense of structure and overall clarity in all communications. I've had a wonderful time here and it will remain a bright and warm memory for years to come. The work was truly pleasant - outdoorsy, garden-based, apart from one day when, rained over by a tumultuous cloud, we sheltered in Maja's spacious art studio to give it a good amount of clearing and tidying up. The lunches were also delicious, the space I had was gorgeous, full of books and a whole terrace with views all over the lush horizon. After the work there were plenty of options for hiking and sightseeing, so if you're without a car like me - it's good to keep in mind you'd have to walk everywhere quite a bit, or hitchhike, which was generally easy to do, so many nice locals. Overall, this was a tremendously positive experience, I already miss your place, Maja, and I hope that you'll always get wonderful and curious people to come stay with you. Thank you for rekindling my passion for plants and gardens, it will be shared onwards and forwards:))

I had the opportunity to stay with Brahim and his family in Ouarzazate, and it was a fantastic experience. I spent 16 days in their home finding hospitality I never imagined! I helped Brahim improve the website for his Moroccan tour company, I didn't have much experience with it but it was easy to figure out how. I worked half the day and the other half was free, so Brahim offered to take me to visit different places in the area by scooter, and those were truly wonderful moments. In addition, it took me on a four-day tour where I saw so many different landscapes, from the Atlas Mountains to the dunes of the Sahara. With Brahim I had many pleasant conversations about our cultures, habits and traditions. The most interesting part of this experience was experiencing all this firsthand. I ate very well, Naima is really good at cooking, as is Fatima; it was nice to discuss Moroccan and Italian specialties with them. The house was very lively, they are a large family and it was so much fun playing with the kids. I'd really love to visit them again in the future! Thank you so much for everything! I wish you all the best! Jacopo

Kimberly is a nice young lady. She's willing to learn and help where ever she can. She is pleasant and happy. I would recommend her to other hosts.

Susanne was a big help, she has farm knowledge that came in handy during calving. She learned quickly and was a pleasure to have around. I would recommend her to other hosts.

Kevin was a pleasure to host. He got along great with the animals and picked up the routine fairly quick. He was helpful, funny, a wealth of stories, just a pleasure to have around. I would recommend him to other hosts.

Magdelena and Christoph were a great help. They were happy, helpful and always willing to learn. They learned the animals, their names and what they liked. I would recommend them for anyone who is lucky enough to have a chance to hoist them.

It was a real pleasure to have Eszter & Tomi as guests. They are friendly, hard-working and always ready to help. Their presence created a wonderful harmony. I recommend everyone to have them as guests and I hope they will return here to Casale soon.

Awesome couple - if there were 6 stars I'd rate them with 6. Easy to live with, funny, good communicators, hard grafters and all round brilliant people to be with. Welcome back any day

Yuka is a nice and easy going guest to have in your home. Smart and discret, she adapted easely in my slow country life. Although she didn't speak a lot of english, we managed to communicate very well (thank to her skills with ChatGPT) and i got to practise japanese too. She took a lot of photos and shared her skills as a photographer with me. She is a great cook and love to share her recipes and food skills. She was very fun, curious, and joyfull every day she was there. I really enjoyed her vibe and hope to meet her again !

Ross and Lily are such a cute couple. Really friendly, happy to help and get stuck in. Easy to host and simply really nice folks and funny with it. Welcome back any day

We had such a fantastic experience with Morgan, Braham, Jax, and Charlie for a week at our cabin. It immediately felt like family, they are all very easy going and comfortable to hang, talk, and work alongside with. We got alot of work done at our property, mostly dealing with fireproofing the lot, so we cleared alot of sticks, mulched and made a path, and moved/stacked lots of wood. They also helped with some hard to reach window cleaning, and finishing of a new wood storage hut. So the work they provided was greatly appreciated, but our favorite part was just getting to know these two fascinating souls, and their obedient yet playful and cuddly dogs. We shared many conversations about life, our travels, and more over meals and while working or exploring the forest together. They both worked very hard at whatever task we requested and volunteered much assistance around the house beyond that. We would highly recommend Morgan and Braham to anyone seeking competent Workawayers