Duncan

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Australia
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I am currently

Travelling

My next destination:
Spain - from Jul 2026 until Aug 2026
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Description

Hi!

I'm outgoing, hard-working, inquisitive and an adventurous person. I am motivated to workaway in South America primarily to meet new people, learn new skills, and to practice my intermediate Spanish.

I like to travel slowly and occasionally write about my adventures, mishaps, and findings (follow my substack:))

As a carpenter, I have a decade of experience with manual work. I was raised on a farm in outback Australia, so that's more like three decades of work experience, but I skipped my shifts a lot as a child.

I studied history, literature and philosophy at university. I'm interested in the culture, language and history of the countries I visit. I feel I have been to too many countries too quickly, and at the same time have seen too few. It is a happy contradiction.

That I am so fortunate has been one of the abiding lessons of my experiences, and I hope to give my time to others in return for a view of their world.

I'm also publishing a book soon, and have just begun writing another. Optimally, while staying, I will be able to write for a few hours a day.
Interests

Drawing & painting

Dancing

Politics / Social justice

Events & social

Sustainability

Culture

Self development

Movies & TV

Charity work

Farming

Writing

Carpentry

Hitchhiking

Languages

Music

History

Cooking & food

Books

Art & design

Architecture

Animals

Nature

Camping

Mountain

Sailing / Boating

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Adventure sports
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
I am able to teach English (I worked for one year as an assistant teacher in Madrid) and I would like to advance my Spanish level (which I hope is still ok, but sadly I haven't really used it for years).

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Eco Projects

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

Some knowledge of:

Light gardening

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Able to teach about:

Creative DIY projects

Light maintenance

Animal Care

Languages

Art Projects

Teaching

House & pet sitting
More details about your skills

I grew up on a wheat and sheep farm and I have worked as a builder for years. I can do most things involving hand tools and power tools, and have intuition for jobs that involve improvisation. I am competent with animal husbandry and unafraid to get dirty. I have taught and tutored English, and have led hikes. And I completed a humanities degree. I am experienced with:
– Manual Tool Usage
– Power Tool Esage
– Teaching English
– Plumbing and Electrics
– Sowing and Harvesting crops and vegetables
– Welding
– Animal Care
– Construction
– Heavy Machinery Operation (John Deeres etc.)
– Painting
– Sailing
– Hiking
– Cooking
– Research and Writing essays, articles and stories
Age

29
What else ...

I would also like to become a better sailer and outdoorsman. Besides this, I would really love to learn to ride and look after horses.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  No. Happy with vegetarian, vegan or whatever diet

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13 Jul 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Explore the area and go ...)

Andres was a terrific host, and his workaway–a scenic hillside in Asturias, with its own stream–was beautiful. there was five of us there, and we had a lot of time to ourselves. Andres provided terrific meals and took us out to activities in the mountains and beaches and rivers. I slept very well in a tent, and felt very well looked after. the … read more

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3 Jul 2026

Left by host (Explore the area and go ...) for Workawayer ()

Duncan es un chico estupendo , fue fácil la convivencia con el y los demás voluntarios. Nos ayudo mucho en las tareas y de la finca y arreglo nuestra vieja puerta de la entrada de la finca.

Muchas gracias y abre tus puertas a Duncan es un tío estupendo.

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23 Jun 2026

Left by host (Help us with household ...) for Workawayer ()

Duncan is a hero. Pleasure to have around and helped us in a mayor way. Well recommended!

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23 Jun 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us with household ...)

Joachim and Sanne were wonderful hosts, who treated me beautifully and went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable. The two weeks I spent with them were both relaxing and invigorating: they are genuinely curious people with a unique and encouraging story to tell. The work was good honest construction and gardening, which left you with a … read more

(Excellent )

22 May 2026

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Duncan stayed with us for 3 weeks and was an absolute legend to have around. He is a professional carpenter and an incredibly skilled handyman. During his stay he helped build a barn, a gate. made sturdy sawhorses, fixed benches, and completed countless repairs and improvements around the house. He works independently, takes initiative naturally, … read more

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22 May 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Experience real Patagonian ...)

Juan is a generous host and good guy, and the area is very beautiful. Maxi the dog is a great companion in the reasonable workdays, and the asadors on the weekend were the cherry on top. Hope to be back one day. Augustine the horse is gentle and easy to manage. I had plenty of free time for myself and didn't feel uncomfortable at all. Salud Juan!

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