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I love WorkAway! Thanks to WorkAway, I'm at almost 1 month in New Zealand so far and have been able to have the most wonderful experiences between two WorkAways. I have done lots of yard work, chee... See more
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About Workaway
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Workaway is a sustainable travel community with over 50,000 worldwide opportunities for cultural exchange, working holidays, volunteering and house sitting.
It is set up to promote fair exchange, learning, sharing and friendship between budget travellers who want to give back locally, and welcoming hosts who can provide food and accommodation.
It is set up to promote fair exchange, learning, sharing and friendship between budget travellers who want to give back locally, and welcoming hosts who can provide food and accommodation.
Hundreds of successful exchanges take place everyday globally, and 1000s and 1000s of reviews were left by travellers and hosts who have benefited from arranging their own Workaway since the site was first created in 2002, which only inspires us to keep going.
From meeting other like minded travel partners, connecting with hosts and learning about local communities around the world, to joining or hosting events near you, and requesting a reference letter to use for future job references... You can also browse through our blog to find more travel tips, resources and inspiration, and who knows, that could be you on your amazing Workaway adventure next!
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3K reviews
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Memorable & Unforgetable way to travel
Travelling with workaway is an excellent way to truly explore and understand other parts of the earth, its people and their culture. We highly recommend it!
December 15, 2025
Reply from Workaway
We're glad you both feel this way!! Enjoy your future exchanges, Nat and Kest! 💖
Reply from Workaway
We love to hear that! There's truly no regret to living in the moment :p Thanks for the feedback, Arthur 🥰
Found the right person
December 14, 2025
Reply from Workaway
That's great to hear! Hope you had a wonderful exchange, Francisco 🫶
Excellent experience as workaway hosts
We've had only two workaway experiences but both were great. It's a win win situation for both, hosts and workaways.
December 14, 2025
Reply from Workaway
We're so happy to hear that! Thanks for being a part of the community, Heidi 🤩🫶
Reply from Workaway
Thanks for sharing your experience with us, Lisbeth! Enjoy your future exchanges:D 💕
Hard to find a host
The App is good, but expensive and you iften don't find someone.
October 11, 2025
Reply from Workaway
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We definitely agree that finding the right host can take a bit of effort and we're always working to make it easier. Here are a few quick tips we hope will help boost your success:
Try to apply with plenty of notice for popular spots, and filter for ‘Last minute hosts' on the Host list page if you're applying at short notice (less than 4 weeks in advance) to find listings with immediate availability.
We recommend adding details and photos of your skills to your profile and highlighting your abilities in messages to helps hosts see how you'll fit in. Check out more helpful advice here: https://www.workaway.info/en/info/workawayer/about-your-profile and https://www.workaway.info/first-contact-advice-en.html.
We aim to deliver great value through accessible travel options built on safety and trust, with 50k+ verified hosts worldwide, many Workawayers tell us it pays off through the immersive experiences and lifelong connections made, for less than a night's stay.
We're always here to help and if you need further guidance please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly anytime. We hope you enjoy your future adventures! 🌟
First experience as a host
First experience as a host and just for few days, but it was very good. The english couple that arrived enriched our days. We would have never met them if not for workaway.
December 13, 2025
Reply from Workaway
Thanks for joining our community - we're glad you've enjoyed your first hosting experience!! Enjoy your future exchanges ;)
Reply from Workaway
We appreciate it!! Enjoy your future travels 🫶:)
explore the world
Traveling with Workaway is the best way to discover places, people and their culture; staying in their homes and sharing their daily lives can be an unforgettable experience.
Workaway gives you the opportunity to travel to the country of your choice at an affordable price.
I recommend Workaway to both young people and older people; you can always find a place where you can do some work that is adapted to your skills.
A great way to get out into the world, connect with it, and get to know yourself. Congratulations to Workaway; I recommend it to all my friends, But only for those who are open-minded and adaptable.
December 11, 2025
Reply from Workaway
Hey there, we appreciate the kind feedback and we're happy to hear that you'd recommend us!:D Enjoy your future exchanges 🫶
We love meeting people of different…
We love meeting people of different cultures and generations, though there are a few troubled people who use the platform to eek our a life with little money
December 11, 2025
Reply from Workaway
Thanks for taking the time to leave us feedback - we're glad you've met lovely people! Workaway is definitely a great tool to use for budget travellers, however, if you do happen to face any issues with meeting travellers, please feel free to reach out to our team 🌟
Had great experience
Everything of work away is very good except the price. It makes it unaccessible for many people.
November 20, 2025
Reply from Workaway
Thanks for sharing your experience, Lorenzo. We're so pleased you've had a great Workaway experience. Our goal is to offer accessible travel options built on safety and trust, and for the cost of one night's accommodation to connect with 50k+ verified host worldwide, many Workawayers find it pays off through the enriching experiences and lifelong friendships they make through the site. If there's anything we can do to enhance your experience, please don't hesitate to reach out directly anytime. Happy travels!
Reply from Workaway
Thanks for the kind feedback!!:))🫶
Brilliant experience I had in Santa Ana…
Brilliant experience I had in Santa Ana Necoxtla working on building the Auberge. Great company and the staff were approachable and helpful. Instructions and safety guidelines were given in appropriate manners. Great food!
June 18, 2025
Reply from Workaway
Thanks for the feedback, Kamran - sounds like an amazing time!!:D Enjoy your future travels 🫶
Two weeks in the middle of Denmark..
It was a really cool and adventurous first workaway experience. I had the chance to learn a lot about farm life and Denmark.
December 7, 2025
Reply from Workaway
Sounds like an amazing time!! We're glad you enjoyed your first Workaway, Kayleigh :) 💕
Workaway has been very helpful…
Workaway has been very helpful for finding great volunteer opportunities. The app is very well structured and I can recommend it very much.
December 8, 2025
Reply from Workaway
We're so happy to hear that, thanks for the kind feedback Antoniata!! 🥹💕
We have had great experiences with many…
We have had great experiences with many Workaways helping us out over the last few years and will continue to use them. It is such a great idea.
November 16, 2025
Reply from Workaway
Thanks for sharing your experience with us, Amanda :D Happy hosting!
Reply from Workaway
That's amazing to hear, Ana! Thanks for sharing your experience with us:) 🌟
Great way of meeting lovely people and sharing cultural experiences
Workaway has been a great way to share my world with people who are on a journey of exploration of new cultural experiences. It has been great to get help with my project and has helped to to be more focused on getting things done.
August 30, 2025
Reply from Workaway
Thanks for sharing your experience with us Diane, and for being a part of our community! Happy hosting 🥰✨
Workaway Connection
Fantastic platform to connect travellers looking for a local experience and for hosts looking for extra help.
December 5, 2025
Reply from Workaway
Thanks for sharing your feedback with us, Jennifer - we're happy to hear it! Enjoy your future exchanges:D ✨
Reply from Workaway
Love it! Happy travels, Katrina and Cora 🌱💖
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