Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

I had such a special time at Xavier's school - my first experience of Brazil. The students are lovely to teach and having little to no knowledge of Portuguese wasn't a problem at all as the lessons are taught through English. The material is provided so you really don't need to do much preparation either. Igor went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and felt welcomed. you can tell he has been a backpacker and he is returning the kindness received from his own experiences, and giving back to the travelling community. Ingredients were provided as promised and we shared cooking responsibilities. Igor organised for us to go to see some impressive local waterfalls too. I loved joining the local gym and having some routine as well - something that's been rare in my trip. 10/10 reccomend for anyone who wants to get some teaching experience and meet a class A workaway host!

Ewa is a responsible worker that likes to socialize and maintain a place in order. She has been gardening, cleaning and coordinated the volunteers kitchen. We hope to see her smile around again. Recommended.

Bianca and Vincent helped us to prepare the place for the season. Cleaning in the house and doing some gardening. Vincent also helped our builder with the construction of our sauna house and decking. They got on well with other helpers and were always willing to do what was asked. They make a good team and we wish them all the best for their forward journey.

I had such a lovely stay at the finca. the community is lovely and there is a respectful and welcoming atmosphere. the food was so delicious!

Pasamos dos semanas increíbles !! Catriel y su equipo son personas muy bondadosas, simpáticas y graciosas. Compartimos momentos muy muy lindos y aprendimos muchas cosas sobre la arqueología. Para nosotros fue una suerte inmensa participar en este proyecto ! Entendimos la importancia del trabajo histórico y de memoria que se hace en la Loma Rica y para la ciudad de San José. Las dos semanas fueron muy intensas, y trabajamos bastante pero siempre con buen humor , y en el maravilloso lugar que es la Loma Rica. Le agradecemos mucho a Catriel y a su equipo para todo lo que compartieron con nosotros y ahora estamos muy orgullosos por haber participado en este proyecto. Ojalá nos volveremos a reunir un día con todas las personas que conocimos durante este workaway y hasta entonces quedaremos atentos a la evolución del proyecto ! Un abrazo enorme al equipo !! Flora y Volodia

I stayed on Artur's farm for almost 6 weeks and had an incredible time! The work was fun and varied, I got to learn some carpentry by building a picnic table with some other workawayers and a birdhouse by myself. Other jobs I had included other tasks around the farm such as weeding, mulching and planting vegetables. Artur was always very helpful, making sure we all knew what we were doing and that we were enjoying it. I made some lifelong friends through this workaway, learned valuable skills and had plenty of time off to see the surrounding area, go hiking or swimming. The food was provided for us and every evening we would watch a movie, go into town or hang out around the firepit. I couldn't have asked for a better start to my workaway experience, and I hope to visit again!

I had my first Workaway experience staying with Jasmine, Geronimo and Lily and what a beautiful experience it was 💖 They are such a gentle, generous and lovely family, I loved my time there and was sad to leave, I hope one day I'll go back as it feels like I was lucky enough to make friends 😍 Lily is a sweetheart, she may be a little shy at first, but if you are patient and spend time truly getting to know her, joining her in her world, playing alongside her and engaging in her interests, you will discover a girl who is smart, funny, adventurous and a wonderful companion to spend your days with. We spent hours together on the beach, playing in the shallows of the sea, discovering rock pools, building and drawing with sand and sticks and stones... It was a beautiful gift to spend such special times together 🥰 Lily also enjoyed the parks in the places we visited in Lanzarote, she loves the independence of trying things herself, whilst trusting she has a reassuring friend to keep her safe. Staying with the family was a fab experience. Geronimo and Jasmine made the most beautiful meals for us all, cooked from scratch using gorgeous, fresh, tasty ingredients. I was lucky enough to enjoy exquisite fresh pasta that Geronimo made and the best pizza and barbecue 😍 Tabayesco is a gorgeous little hamlet in the mountains, close to the small village of Arrieta where the beach is. There are easy, beautiful walks all around, plus some more challenging ones into the hills and loads of interesting places to visit, all over the island. If you choose to spend time here, if you open your heart and mind to this lovely family, you will absolutely be rewarded in every way. Thank you again for such a fabulous time with you all 💖

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for the wonderful time we had on the island of Elba. The host's hospitality and care for us was incredibly pleasant and we were left impressed by the friendly attitude. The host was exceptionally friendly and caring, always willing to help and support. We were happy to assist Simone with various tasks. The apartment we stayed in was simply delightful, with stunning views of Elba Island. We enjoyed every moment we spent in this magnificent place. We leave here with fond memories and the hope to return here again. We hope it will happen in the near future!

Lucia is a really warm and welcoming person. We did varying jobs around the house and garden, such as leaf blowing and cleaning. The house is beautifully located in a safe neighbourhood and within a ten minute drive you can get to a nice beach town. Unfortunately Jakob and i both got terribly sick which is an unfortunate situation for both parties. Lucia handled it really well and never pressured us into working whilst being sick.

Grateful to be able to stay in Zurich with the family, which the onboarding has been well conducted and I knew clearly what was supposed to be done every week, including daily tasks, cleaning tasks, baby-sitting, (less cooking during my stay coz unfortunately I'm not a good cook haha), most of the time could be done within scheduled hours. I felt good about being able to connect with kids especially Aiden, he is such a sweet-hearted and well educated boy! Alex and Blandine were generous to sometimes take me out for meals and I just miss the Asian food so much, btw even at home Blandine made nice Asian food :) and more importantly they sponsored my transport in Zurich which was definitely a plus to this stay as it could be expensive to travel around in Switzerland LOL Overall, it was a pleasant stay and I was honoured to help throw a surprise party for Blandine's birthday, it was a success!

We enjoyed our time with Katie. She is a hard worker, works well independently and was comfortable spending time on her own exploring the area. Katie helped with chicken care, compost and weeding but mostly she moved a lot of dirt for new garden beds and to clear an area for a shed. We had some rainy weather, but she stuck it out.  We are thankful for her strong back - she comes recommended!

Lea & Arthur were a very pleasant & sociable couple. Any jobs were done enthusiastically and with good humour. Both were really nice to have help out dependable and conscientious. It was a pleasure to host Lea and Arthur

I was hosted by wonderful people in a fairytale place. I attended a few community events and met people, it was so easy to start a conversation! With Dani and Romy I felt good from the first day and their children Grace, Hans and Layla are just as friendly. The evenings were unforgettable when after dinner we played dominoes or cards and had very pleasant conversations. I will not forget apple juice, saskatoon jam or apples picked in the fall and kept very well. We did shorter or longer hikes and helped Dani the trail builder repair a path. There are fruit trees in bloom around the house, but looking up you can see the snowy mountains shining in the sun. I felt like in a story! Viel danke Romy and Dani! Constantin, 2024. April 23-May 6

Marie ist super organisiert, sehr ordentlich, pünktlich und zuverlässig. Sie war nur eine Woche bei uns und hat sich schnell eingefunden. Mit allen 3 Kindern hatte sie einen guten Draht und mit unserem Hund Widu (Deutsch-Kurzhaar Hündin) hatte sie eine richtige Partnerin gefunden. Marie hat mich im Haushalt unterstützt und Nachmittags & am Wochenende Hamburg erkundet. Das hat super geklappt und ich wünsche ihr nun einen guten Start in ihre Ausbildung!

Ce fut merveilleux, j'ai fait la rencontre de superbes personnes. Je recommande vivement la participation à ce projet.

Carole and Fernando were my first workaway experience. I immediately felt at home, very nice and spacious room with lots of spaces at my disposal. They were really kind in everything, both in asking me what I needed, and in giving me great advice and even helping me find a job, to settle down for a while in the beautiful area of Sintra. I couldn't have asked for more, beautiful family with a very nice baby. It was truly a pleasure to help in the garden. I wish all the best to these beautiful people.

Joel and Iris are a couple of fierce workers who relentlessly scraped and ground away shells on the boat. Just one look at their luggage and you'll know how hard of workers they are 😉 I loved Joel and Iris' is attention to detail and their perfectionism in the tasks they tackle. I'd never seen my engine room look so clean. Both were personable and created some great meals onboard. Would welcome them back and can recommend as crew or a couple of hard workers for your project.

This workaway is in a beautiful location, with wonderful donkeys and cats. I do think it needs communicated that the work really is tough as well as rewarding. It is very basic living, so be prepared with warm layers and a pack of playing cards. Thankfully there was another volunteer there that helped show me the ropes! There is not much communication, so would recommend going with someone.

Constantin has helping us for 2 weeks. It was an absolute pleasure to host Him. He does everything with excellence and is easy to live with! We wish You all the very best! You are welocme any time at our place thank you for all your help!! Dani and Romy For future Hosts: You will be glad if You host Him!

Colombians are reputed to be extremely welcoming all over the world, and I discovered when I arrived in Florencia that this reputation was no myth. I spent a very pleasant and relaxing month in Florencia, in the company of Carlos, his family, the students and all the teaching staff. I learnt a lot about Colombian culture. The students are also eager to learn and to meet new people. The classes are a real pleasure to be in with them. It was my only experience in Colombia and I have absolutely no regrets. Florencia is surrounded by beautiful rivers and mountains. These rich and varied landscapes are rejuvenating. On the other hand, I had no experience as an English teacher. However, I felt perfectly capable of carrying out my duties as we are never left alone with the students. You don't have to be a native speaker because Carlos wants his students to discover many different English accents. Finally, Carlos gives us a lot of autonomy. Our free time is total, as there are no household chores to do (Yesika - the cleaning lady - takes care of everything). To sum up, if you're looking for an authentic English-language experience, go to Florencia! You won't be disappointed!