Douglas

United Kingdom
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Travel information

I am currently

Travelling
Description

Hello there, my name is Doug, I'm from Brighton, England.
I travel a lot through work and love to meet new people from all over the world. I try to get involved in sports when I'm overseas, be it cycling, snowboarding, playing games or just swimming in the river or the sea. I'm a sociable guy and love to explore new places and check out local cuisine and nightlife.
I take pride in doing a good job and like to think I've got a good eye for detail. I'm hoping to expand my skill set through working away, maybe improving my decorating skills, improving my natural building technique or landscaping and Eco/ permaculture processes, if it sounds interesting then I'll give it a go!
Interests

Writing

Outdoor activities

Mountain

Dancing

Cooking & food

Nature

Languages

Farming

Architecture

Music

Events & social

Cycling

Team sports

Culture

Camping
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Light maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Creating/ Cooking family meals
More details about your skills

Cooking, painting and decorating, helping with tourists. General helping with building site work, animal care, garden maintenance, cleaning, removals, natural building, farm work
Age

51
What else ...

I'm an easy going person that's happy to try most things, and like to think I have common sense and a friendly, team player kind of attitude. i work occasionally as a songwriter and produce music, i'll happily teach anyone what i know about how to make songs using a computer and the various tools available these days.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  No

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16 Jun 2026

Left by host (Ecological renovation help ...) for Workawayer ()

this is the third time we have hosted Douglas and it is always a real pleasure. we spent almost a month with him. he is very easy to get along with. we talked a lot and laughed a lot. he is welcome for another stay with us.

(Excellent )

20 Sep 2021

Left by Workawayer () for host (Ecological renovation help ...)

I had a great time staying with Eric and magali, I think they are wonderful people. The setting is rustic but beautiful, shared with some animals of great character, especially gustavo the goose, my new best friend!
Eric made sure the work was never boring, and it was always within my skills range. He also taught me new things which was kind, it … read more

(Excellent )

15 Jan 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with DIY projects, ...)

i've stayed with lisa on a couple of occasions and have really enjoyed the times that i've spent in aigre. she's a true character, with a great sense of humour, plus extensive knowledge and experience in dealing with a project like hers. i think it's a lovely place to volunteer, they are nice surroundings and the people that i've met are fun and … read more

(Excellent )

30 Sep 2022

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Had such a wonderful time with Doug that I invited him back the next year which he came as well. He helped me (being a cook)....achieve my goal of processing 350 apples off my trees- we made chutneys, jams, syrups for days. A whizz at painting- indeed when i accidentally ended up with 7 workaways at the same time- he took 4 under his wings to … read more

(Excellent )

8 Sep 2022

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Doug was an absolute legend. Far exceded any expectations of a workawayer. He cam to help us for a couple of weeks clay plastering the cabin and gave us a massive lift. He was always super positive, interested in learning and his attitude really motivated everyone around him. He slotted in easily to the group and is always up for a laugh. He can … read more

(Excellent )

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16 Jun 2026

Left by host (Ecological renovation help ...) for Workawayer

(Excellent)

20 Sep 2021

Left by Workawayer for host (Ecological renovation help ...)

(Excellent)

15 Jan 2023

Left by Workawayer for host (Help with DIY projects, ...)

(Excellent)

30 Sep 2022

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(Excellent)

8 Sep 2022

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(Excellent)

8 May 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Make life more fun and share ...)

I had a really good time staying with John and Sarah, for many reasons. They're a great couple; kind, funny, helpful and generous in every way. They have such a wealth of experience of living and working overseas on a small farm, and will happily teach you everything that they know; a hugely valuable source of knowledge if you hope to live in this … read more

(Excellent)

26 Apr 2022

Left by host (Make life more fun and share ...) for Workawayer

We just spent a pleasant month with Doug. He is very talkative and fun to be with. He is different from many people who talk a lot because he does not hog the conversation, he is very amusing and pretty much everything he says is worth listening to. He has many funny stories and has a cheerful pleasant personality and a good sense of the … read more

(Excellent)

24 Dec 2015

Left by host (Join our home projects after ...) for Workawayer

Douglas is a clean, polite and well mannered workaway. He proved useful and willing and is welcome back anytime

(Excellent)