Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

Wow! We had an amazing week with Clara and Mario! They are both so open-minded and always want the time you spend with them to be perfect! The communication was like talking to good friends and the work was really creative, because you always have the possibility to work indipendent and decide how to do or build things. Hopefully our self-made shed will hold for a long time and will help to keep things organized. Thanks a lot for your time, we are so greatful for it and learned a lot! Laurie & Kili

Thank you so much for your help during your stay. Your support in the garden was greatly appreciated, and I’m especially grateful for your initiative and generosity in renting a car and sharing trips through Guanajuato, Querétaro, and Jalisco. It was a great experience and very helpful. You were responsible, collaborative, and a pleasure to host. I truly appreciate your contribution and gladly recommend you as a volunteer. Wishing you the best in your future travels and projects!

This is an incredibly late feedback - sorry! I have spent roughly 3 weeks or so in Darkhan in summer 2025. I helped with teaching the morning classes - it was 3 hours, 5 days a week, so the workload is not too much at all and leaves one plenty of time for themselves. I also found it very well organised in the sense that everyday I would receive the content of next day's class so I could review the material and be more prepared. Any personal input, like games or different ways get the children more engaged, were also welcome. I also helped with marking the kids homework, which I personally enjoyed. The children were great and Alex, the assistant teacher, was great in stepping in whenever it was necessary or helpful to switch to Mongolian for a smoother communication. The flat has everything one needs: it can host two workawayers, each with their own room; the school and grocery shops are within walking distance, and there is also a very big park nearby where lots of locals hang out, especially in the evening. I found Darkhan a very pleasant town, very chilled. In hindsight the one thing that maybe could be improved is helping the workawayers find opportunities to get to know local culture better, explore Darkhan and the area around the city a bit more, and occasions to engage with the local community. Ah, side note: do go to the local museum: the staff was incredibly helpfulf and happy to guide me through the collection. Last but most definetly not least: although I did not have the chance to meet her in person as she had just given birth, Munkhtsetseg was incredibly supportive. I had a few issues back home and she was kind and flexible enough to support me throughout and to extend my stay there with them, even with little notice. So, thank you Munkhtsetseg and thanks to the team - I really enjoyed my time in Darkhan!

Thanks to them, Hokkaido has become my favorite place 🥹❤️ Delicious food, vast nature, plenty of activities, romantic winter scenery, a comfortable home, and most of all, the lovely children 👧🏻🍣⛄️ I truly looked forward to seeing the kids every single day. Children don’t always let things go the way we expect 👀, but the three of them were so energetic, cute, and funny, making every day exciting and full of joy 😍😘 I quickly felt relaxed and at home. With delicious dinners, easy access to Sapporo and ski resorts, and their incredible kindness, I wanted to stay here forever 😂✨ Megumi-san was always genuinely funny, and Dad was so knowledgeable and taught me so many things ☺️ Outside of my shifts, I was free to watch Netflix, cook in the big kitchen, chat with other workawayers, and even join family outings. I truly never had a dull moment 🤩 If Megumi-san hadn’t reached out to me, I would never have had this wonderful encounter or such a meaningful experience in my life. I am deeply grateful, and I truly, truly can’t wait to see everyone again 🥹 I can confidently recommend them, and I sincerely wish them lots of happiness and good fortune in their lives 💫 Thank you for such a truly happy time. I love you, my dear family 🫣❤️

I want to sincerely thank you for all the help and dedication you showed during your stay. Your support in the garden, helping with guests, and cleaning was invaluable especially while I was away. You were always responsible, attentive, and willing to help, which made a big difference in keeping everything running smoothly. Beyond your great work, it was a pleasure sharing daily life with you. Your positive attitude, respect for the space, and good energy made the experience even better. It was clear that you had a genuine interest in the local culture and in living the experience in an authentic way. I truly appreciate your trust, commitment, and the care you put into everything you did. You were a great help and a wonderful person to have here. I highly recommend you as a volunteer and wish you all the best in your future travels and projects. Thank you for everything and for leaving such a positive mark here.

Elora has been an absolute delight to have with us as a Workaway. She is friendly, cheerful, and always wears a smile, which instantly brightens up the atmosphere. She connected wonderfully with the kids, playing with them and keeping things fun and lighthearted. Elora is also keen to help with any task, always ready to jump in and assist wherever needed. Her positive attitude and willingness to contribute made her a truly valuable part of our team. We are very grateful for her time with us and wish her all the best for the future!

Celeste and Craig were my first workaway experience and they welcomed me as if I were part of their family. They made me live the kiwi way. I had an amazing time thanks to their attention, care, patience and communication. We shared incredible homemade meals (they are both chefs imo). The work was great as I was able to learn some skills in gardening and they were very flexible and understanding. In addition, we talked and spent a lot of time together, these moments I will cherish forever as they were really genuine. I also need to say, my experience there was even more lovely thanks to the kitties Zebb and Nero. If you want to experience the kiwi life and be welcomed warmheartedly, do not wait and contact them for an unforgettable workaway experience in Tauranga!

The whole family were very welcoming of us and we had a very positive stay over all. The two little ones are lively, friendly and very easy to engage with. They really enjoyed nursery rhymes, action songs, drawing and physical play. Cliff was able to create a roof for the motorbike shelter and also provide the knowledge and find the materials to mend the water tank - a job executed by Matthieu using the ladder Cliff made. I was able to offer Reflexology to Shaun, which I'm hoping helped. Agata and I also cleaned the restaurant/spa space - hopefully this can get up and running soon. The food provided by Fauziah is basic but filling. Unfortunately the kitchen on the upper floor was not very comprehensive, with no gas for the stove. There was a kettle which we used to boil drinking water.

I spent more than four months with this family, and I can honestly say it was the best decision I could have made. Before I arrived, they told me that every Workawayer who comes is welcomed as a family member, but only after arriving did I truly understand what that means. I spent a lot of time with them — birthdays, dinners, and simple daily routines, like playing table tennis with Vicco (be prepared: a 9-year-old boy will beat you 😉), or movie nights, etc. About the tasks: once you get used to them, they are very easy and actually fun. Most days, you finish all the tasks around 1 p.m., which means you have plenty of free time afterward. Feeding the horses, collecting eggs, raking leaves, and my favorite — walking the three lovely dogs in the forest right next to the house. The accommodation you get is beyond what you could ask for. You have your own private apartment with everything you need, including a small kitchen. The area is very green and natural, and still only about 30 minutes from the center of Hamburg , in my opinion, one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. Sandra, Sev, Vicco, Jordi, and Sienna — thank you so much for this time. This experience truly meant a lot to me ❤️❤️ You are a wonderful family with a unique lifestyle. peace

Wir haben im November einen Monat zu zweit in Grindelwald verbracht. Die Familie hat uns herzlich und offen aufgenommen. Von der Unterbringung waren wir begeistert. Wir hatten ein eigenes Schlafzimmer mit Küche und Essbereich, sowie ein eigenes, modernes Badezimmer im Erdgeschoss. Dadurch hatten wir die Möglichkeit, auch mal zu zweit zu Essen, falls wir dies wollten. Wir wurden super ins Familienleben integriert, was uns die Unterstützung der Familie und das Zeitverbringen mit den Kindern sehr leicht gemacht hat. Von dem herzlichen Umgang miteinander waren wir begeistert, und kommen gern einmal wieder.

Christian was a dream workawayer ! An absolute pleasure to have him at the farm with our family and animals. Thanks for all Christian, you will always be welcome in our family ! The best for you for the future !

My experience working with the team, especially Kwame, was amazing. I was immediately pulled to how passionate Kwame was to lifting up his community and creating as many opportunities as possible for the girls in the mentorship program. Furthermore, Kwame always was open to new ideas, feedback and new resources to help the girls. Thank you team, for making me feel valued and getting to be a part of something so special.

Lukas was a very nice workaway to have here; he always helped with a big smile, ready to participate in any type of activity. It was a pleasure to have him in my farm, I highly recommend him to others !!

Nico has really beautiful energy. We loved having him. He was really attentive and organized always happy to give a hand and communicate with the guests. We really hoping to see him again and for him to have a wonderful journey!

I had the most wonderful week on LeAnne and Ian's farm in Inglewood. They (and their dogs!) were so welcoming. I much appreciated their flexibility with the work schedule, which allowed me to visit the surrounding area and fit in some hikes and running. I came to feel a true connection to the mountain - perhaps a whakapapa, as LeAnne educated me, and will definitely be making a return visit if I find myself in NZ again. I also loved the emphasis on cultural exchange. We had many deep conversations about the farm industry and I learned so much about how uneducated perceptions of farming might not be accurate, as there is nuance to every situation. I hope others can take the opportunity to stay with Ian and LeAnne to challenge some of their preconceived notions about food production, dairy farming, plant exclusive ;) vs meat diets, and animal welfare. Until next time!

I spent one wonderful week with Dave, Katie, and their kids Delilah and Freddie (and of course their dog Snip and cat Tiko)! The view overlooking their house onto the water and nearby islands is beautiful and experiencing island life was so fun. I mostly helped by watching Delilah (reading, going to the park, playing) and preparing some meals. Dave and Katie are very hands on and want you to do things you are comfortable with doing which is great. I was able to take a day trip to the nearby Stradebroke island which was lovely and enjoyed seeing a new part of the country! Dave and Katie are kind, warm, positive friendly people and I was lucky enough to have many happy memories with them. I already miss our walks on the beach and conversations we had during mealtime. I wish them all the best and hope our paths will cross again soon!

I spent four months with Regine and it was such a wonderful time. After all the stress from school, it was a real change of pace. I wanted to see something new and learn new things, and that’s exactly what I got. I was able to take so much away from my stay, in terms of horses, but also for life in general. The little town of Guardamar is really lovely. It’s not huge, but it has everything you need: lots of nice restaurants and many cafés. My tip: definitely check out La Nube! ;) On top of that, Regine always spoiled me with delicious meals. And the beach is right at the doorstep!! The finca and its horses are simply beautiful. Each horse has its own character, and that’s completely okay. Sometimes it’s a lot of work, but Dorothea and Pedro never leave you on your own. I was able to learn so much by observing Dorothea’s way of working with the horses. I’m just really happy that I had the courage to try something completely new. And one thing I can say for sure: Guardamar has not seen the last of me!

I’ve experienced WWOOF, Workaway, and HelpX, and have met many different hosts, but Andrew was the first host I met who truly prioritised communication. I had a genuinely happy time staying at Andrew’s home. Because he values conversation so much, he is a natural storyteller and knows many fascinating stories. His home itself is also full of history and stories, which made the experience even more meaningful. I especially enjoyed our endless conversations about coffee and plants. He is also incredibly patient. He always waited until I had finished speaking, which made it easy for me to speak English comfortably without feeling awkward or rushed. He is an excellent coffee specialist. As someone who has studied coffee, I can confidently say that his coffee is outstanding. Being able to enjoy the coffee he brewed every day was a real joy. He is also a master of slow cooking. By generously providing healthy ingredients, he helped me restore my disrupted biorhythm and feel balanced again. Although his home is a little far from the city, this was never an inconvenience. Andrew was an amazing “Workawayer Uber driver🚖” always happy to pick me up or drop me off at the station. Thanks to his constant support, travelling to new places was easy and stress-free, and I’m truly grateful for that. His home is also very clean and well maintained. Cleanliness and hygiene are important to me, and at some places I’ve stayed before, I found it hard to sleep deeply. At Andrew’s place, everything was consistently tidy and clean, which allowed me to fully relax and rest with peace of mind. Staying in his peaceful bamboo forest home made it easy to enjoy deep, restorative rest. I spent New Year’s Eve, the beginning of the New Year, and even my birthday at Andrew’s home. I’m truly grateful that he made these meaningful days even more special and memorable. It’s hard to list all of his strengths, but having experienced many hosts through different work exchange and cultural exchange programs, I can confidently say that Andrew’s home was the place where I felt most comfortable resting, connecting, and truly exchanging culture. Until we meet again — “Still alive!” You know what I mean. 🙂

Pauline was a delight to host. She was capable, motivated, proactive and very easy company. She fitted into our household very well and coped well socially with the many staying guests that came and went over her time with us . She saw what needed doing and just got on with it. Her English is good and she followed conversation well. She always seemed to enjoy whatever we did whether it was work or sightseeing or hiking etcetera - everything was done with a smile and when asked how she liked it the answer was always a convincing "perfect". I highly recommend her.

I stayed 1 and a half mounths and it was absolutely fantastic ! Amazing, generous and kind people. The place is very impressive and inspiring. Really one of a kind experience. Poland is a very beautiful and cool country. I have nothing bad to say. Thank you so much <3 Punk is not dead !!!!!!