Samuel

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Travelling
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I would love to meet anyone traveling close. We can grab a coffee or take a walk :)
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Greetings to all, 🙏👋

Samuel here.

I wear a few hats: writer, technologist, inventor, explorer, and above all, an ardent admirer of the Workaway lifestyle.

My goal? To Workaway in every country on this beautiful globe. But when I'm not volunteering, I head up strategies for media agencies and spearhead my own AI consultancy. Proud to count CNN, Spotify, and Sony among my clientele.

☕ Let's rewind a bit:

- Trekked across the European continent in 2018, with just a backpack for company.
- Conceived an adjustable shoe design, which I sold by 17.
- Became a member of Mensa International before 20. But mind you, I've also had my quirky moments, like misplacing my passport in a fridge or having an unexpected encounter with llama poop.

☕Current Adventures - September 2023:
- Now? I'm soaking in the views of South American Patagonia. But soon, I'll be leaving footprints in Canada, South Africa, and Western Europe.

☕So, how can we collaborate?

Things I'm Passionate About:
- Engaging with animals.
- Tending to farms.
- Engaging with communities - be it hostels, statuaries, or NGOs.
- Diving into the tales of your abode and life.
- Deepening my roots in spirituality and related ventures.

☕My Skill Set:

- Crafting web designs and developments.
- Steering business growth.
- Innovating in architecture and resource projects.
- Being the extra hand you sometimes need.
- Sparking conversations.

☕Other Experiences:

- Certified ESL teacher, also adept in Business English.
- Managed hostels in the past.
- Proficient defensive driver, and eyeing that pilot’s license.
- Spent significant time in various strategic roles, ranging from interior design to amplifying social media presence.

☕A Day in My Life When I’m Not Traveling:
- Start the day with meditation at 3:33 am, delve into my agency work, hit the gym, indulge in some learning, and wrap up the evening immersed in a good read.

☕ A Little More About Me:

- I embrace a laid-back, accepting aura and hope you resonate with that.
- Minimalist traveler at heart.
- Die-hard animal enthusiast with four feline friends, all uniquely challenged. Plus, having grown up around a police dog trainer, I'm pretty savvy around them.
- I'm adept with both the young and the elderly, even moonlighting as a tutor across diverse subjects.
- Spent a good chunk of time in the hospitality sector.

My mission? To uncover every nook and cranny of this planet, understand the layers of our consciousness, and delve into what makes you uniquely you.

Whatever you're conceptualizing, I'm eager to jump on board. Size of the project doesn’t matter! You can glimpse my personal portfolio and all my Workaway references upon request. (Wish I had my old account, it had a wealth of experiences with amazing Workaway hosts!)

Recent Workaway Stints:

- English tutoring in Bolzano, IT.
- Alpaca farm stay in Southern France.
- Yardwork and woodworking near Amsterdam.
- Yard upkeep near London.
- SEO and YouTube consultation in Canada.

Here's hoping our paths cross and we make some unforgettable memories.

Warm regards,
Samuel ✌️
Interests
Plant care
Gardening
Books
Architecture
Art & design
Self development
Yoga / Wellness
Winter sports
Writing
Technology
Photography
Outdoor activities
Nature
Languages
Mountain
Music
Hiking
Fitness
Hitchhiking
Blogging

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Languages
Languages spoken
Italian: Intermediate
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This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Able to teach about:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Languages
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
More details about your skills
My previous expierence on workaway has placed both the likes of carpentry and working on an animal sanctuary under my belt. I can cook, clean, paint, run, attend to the furries, play piano, write... I'm usually good about being upfront with my capabilities in any proposal.
Age
28
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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26 May 2022

Left by host (Active outdoor help in a ...) for Workawayer (Samuel)

Julia and Sam are the Workaway couple you hope for. They are good company and work very hard and do outstanding jobs. They sanded and painted 3 bridges in our garden, they did a lot of maintenance on woodwork around the poolarea and garden furniture.
Also our chickens and dog were spoiled by their attention.
They have done an incredibly amount of… read more

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18 May 2022

Left by Workawayer (Samuel) for host (Active outdoor help in a ...)

Marga, Sikko, Tom, Ryan and the Queen of the Netherlands - Emma. What a wonderful time we had with you in Avenhoorn, from the quiet escapades to spill my heart to a chicken or wander around the house constantly questioning whether I should swipe the last piece of cake or sweet bread.

Marga, the mother, is a brilliant cook, always going out of… read more her way to ensure she is the perfect host and diligent in her ability to make you feel like you are being taken care of. Unfortunately, I arrived quite sick and I worried she would not respond so kindly to it, but she handled it in stride and gave me the necessary time to adjust. She is highly knowledgeable on topics such as nutrition and environment, although I'm sure we would have discovered more about her erudite aspect given more time with her.

The children, Tom and Emma, were really quite fun. Emma is a vibrant personality and we cant wait to see where she goes, although she could look both ways before driving across a street ;) God speed to the cyclists! lol. Tom on the other hand could make it as a card shark in Uno or as a professional driver. We hope you guys stay in touch.

The family in general is a proper one, amounting in a cultural exchange. They like to joke and of course appreciate your differences. I would say that for the most part they were busy during our stay here (even Tom and Emma with exams), but our time was still well spent and even old Ryan came to love us after a week alone watching the house.

During our time, Julia and I were able to attend Kings Day, which was a brilliant excuse to party with thousands of people on the streets of Amsterdam. April is a great time to come! We also saw the Tulips in bloom and spent most of our days off at the beach (but we warn you its a 2 hour bike). The work really quite varies, but mainly it is simple garden work. For us it was almost exclusively wood sanding and painting, but some lucky workers in the future will be able to handle larger tasks in the tennis court (currently unusable) or the back (which someone for the love of Ryan please convince Tom to make into a techno party ground). As a long time workawayer, I would say that the work is very straightforward and manageable with plenty of time to enjoy the property and the village.

PS tell my girls I say "COO CLUCK A LUCK coo cloop. " They will know what it means ;)

If any workawayers would like to know more information, please feel free to reach out to me. My WhatsApp is on my profile and I am on this site daily. I feel we should be able to communicate as well about our experiences.

Much love to the family and until we see each other again,
Sam and Julia.

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