Jacob
& Sam

United Kingdom
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Our next destination:
Greece - from Nov 2026 until Nov 2026
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Hi, we’re Jacob and Sam, a couple from Derbyshire in England.

We’ve been together for just over a year and we’ve decided now is the right time to go travelling together, see more of the world and hopefully meet some great people along the way.

Jacob has actually done Workaway before. A few years ago he set off travelling around Europe and ended up in France after doing a handful of Workaways. What was meant to be travelling turned into him living there for 7 years and eventually starting his own flower farm.

Running the flower farm was probably one of the most informative times of his life and really confirmed that farm life is for him. He loves growing, gardening, flowers, animals and generally being outside and getting stuck into things.

Before that, Jacob also spent some time volunteering at a wildlife rescue in Zanzibar, Tanzania, which was one of the experiences that first gave him the travel bug.

Since moving back to England, he’s been working for a construction company as well as building websites for local businesses. He’s quite practical, enjoys DIY and outdoor work, and is also good with computers and technology.

Sam started his career working as a dementia nurse, which he did for around 5 years. After Covid, he decided he wanted a change and moved into pubs and restaurants, which is something his family have always been involved in. He ended up successfully managing pubs and restaurants before recently giving it up so we could finally go travelling together.

Sam is very sociable, funny, practical and adventurous. He’s also an amazing cook and baker and is happiest when he’s in the kitchen making something. One of the things he wants to do while we’re travelling is learn local recipes from the places we visit and eventually put together a recipe book from the trip.

We’re both quite easy going and outdoorsy. We enjoy gardening, walking, good food, animals and exploring new places. We’re also pretty happy with simple living and don’t mind mud, early mornings or getting our hands dirty.

Most mornings at home we’re already up around 6 or 7 listening to the birds and using the Bird ID app to work out what we can hear, so early starts aren’t really a problem for us.

We’re both happy working together or separately and we’re not expecting every job to be exciting. We know that farms, homes and projects all come with everyday jobs that just need doing.

We’re interested in pretty much every type of Workaway experience including farms, flower farms, animal rescues, homesteads, eco projects, permaculture, vineyards, food projects, hostels, guesthouses, community projects, renovation projects and off-grid places.

Farming is probably the biggest interest for both of us. One day we’d love to have our own flower farm, so we’d really like to learn how other people grow, manage their land and build a life around farming.

Food is also going to be a big part of the trip. Sam would love to learn local dishes and cooking techniques from the people we stay with rather than just eating in restaurants.

We also really enjoy meeting local people and learning about how people actually live. One of the things Jacob loved most about Workaway the first time was getting to know a place properly rather than just passing through it as a tourist, and that’s something we both want from this trip.

Jacob speaks English and French and is starting to learn Italian. Sam speaks English and is also learning Italian, so language exchange would definitely be something we’d enjoy.

At the moment we’re planning to travel for around 3 to 4 months through the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Greece and Turkey, and we’re hoping to make it to Indonesia later in the year.

We’re happy helping with farming, gardening, animals, hospitality, cooking, household jobs, basic DIY and renovation, websites and computer work. We’re also always happy to learn something new and give things a go.

The only things we’d probably avoid are childcare-focused placements or placements where the work is mostly just cleaning.

We’re happy staying somewhere rural or fairly basic and limited Wi-Fi isn’t a problem, although Jacob does need internet from time to time so he can keep on top of his website work.

More than anything, we want to use Workaway to meet people, learn new skills, experience different cultures and hopefully be useful wherever we stay.

We’re both really excited to see where the next few months take us.

Jacob & Sam
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate

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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:

Eco Projects

Charity Work

Art Projects

Some knowledge of:

Creative DIY projects

Helping around the house

House & pet sitting

Languages

Light maintenance

Able to teach about:

Light gardening

Life at a Farmstay

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills

Currently I work in a bar to save to go travelling, but before I worked as a zookeeper.
Love cooking so always happy to help in the kitchen.
As a zookeeper I worked with children a lot, so I wont be afraid to help with children if needed.
I'm always looking at putting my hand to new things.
Age

30 & 28
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  Milk
- Special dietary requirements
  No

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15 Oct 2026

Left by host (Help me and experience ...) for Workawayer ()

Hosting Sam and Jacob at Dovetail Cottage has been such a wonderful experience, and I honestly couldn't have wished for a better start to my Workaway journey! <3

They arrived at a very special moment in my life, just as I was moving into my new home and beginning to turn an old cottage into something beautiful. There was so much to do, from … read more cleaning and organising to gardening, painting, assembling furniture and helping me make the place feel like home. Both Sam and Jacob were incredibly helpful, hardworking and willing to get involved in whatever needed doing.
What I particularly appreciated was that they brought much more than just an extra pair of hands. They brought enthusiasm, creativity, initiative and a genuine interest in the place and its future.
Sam is such a warm, thoughtful and caring person, with a wonderful talent for making people feel comfortable. He's also a fantastic cook! I absolutely loved coming home to find him preparing something delicious in the kitchen. He brought so much warmth and positive energy into the cottage.
Jacob is incredibly practical, resourceful and full of ideas. Whether he was working in the garden, fixing things or preparing the fire, he approached everything with enthusiasm. His experience with gardening and growing flowers was particularly inspiring, and I loved hearing his ideas about what we could create here.

But what made this experience truly special was the connection we developed.
Some people just click, and that's exactly what happened with the three of us. What started as a Workaway exchange quickly turned into a genuine friendship. We shared so many conversations, laughs, meals and ideas. Before we knew it, we were dreaming up flower farms, food forests, community events and all kinds of possibilities for the future of Dovetail Cottage!
They reminded me that creating a beautiful place isn't just about renovating buildings or developing a piece of land. It's about the people who bring it to life.
One of my favourite memories will be organising our very first bonfire evening together. From preparing the garden and chopping wood to cooking, welcoming guests and sitting around the fire, it felt like such a lovely way to celebrate the beginning of a new chapter.
My parents also really enjoyed getting to know them, and it was wonderful to see how naturally they became part of our little family life here in Friesland.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Sam and Jacob to other hosts. They are kind, respectful, creative, open-minded and genuinely lovely people to have around.
And luckily, this isn't really goodbye, because they're planning to return in three weeks!
Thank you both for your hard work, your kindness, your wonderful energy and, most importantly, your friendship. You've helped turn Dovetail Cottage from a house into a home filled with life, laughter and possibilities.
Sometimes the right people arrive at exactly the right moment. I'm so grateful our paths crossed. ❤️
See you both very soon! 🌸🔥

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15 Oct 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help me and experience ...)

Our time with Lucy in Bontebok has been wonderful, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better Workaway experience.

Lucy is one of the kindest-hearted people we have ever met. From the moment we arrived, she made us feel welcome and at home. Her warmth, generosity and thoughtfulness have made our stay so special, and we feel incredibly lucky … read more

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13 Feb 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join me in the rural ...)

Gail was my first host, couldn't have picked a better host to spend my first workaway experience with. I had a great time working with her lovely horse's and dogs. Would recommend her to anyone that's prepared to work hard.

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7 Feb 2018

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Well Jacob had us laughing all the time, his sense of humour is great. Loved having him here, he was very keen to help out with whatever needed doing. He was also great with the dogs and horses, very eager to learn as much as he could. He is welcome back anytime.

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