Sam

United Kingdom
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Travel information
I am currently
At home
My next destination:
Costa Rica
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Description
It's been a few years since my first Workaway experience... In 2015-16 I spent almost a year and a half travelling around Europe and staying with many terrific Workaway hosts, trying my hand at all sorts of new things.

All this time later and those are still some of best memories. Back in England, working the dreaded 9-5, I find myself itching to get back on the road and explore somewhere totally different!

I'm generally considered quiet and independent and I can happily immerse myself in a task, zoning out the world around. However from previous Workaway experience I've discovered its more fun to work in a group and meeting people from around the world is one of the highlights of any trip.

On my previous trip I learned a lot about Permaculture and similar farming / smallholding /regenerative agriculture ideas. I'd really like to continue this journey and pick up new skills while helping someone with their own project.

I'm not much of a city person and i'd prefer a chat to a party. In my free time I like to be outside a lot; hiking, climbing, swimming ( I'm learning to surf) or lounging with a book. I've never been to Central or South America so show me what you do for fun!
Interests
Beach
Writing
Yoga / Wellness
Water sports
Team sports
Self development
Sustainability
Politics / Social justice
Pets
Plant care
Outdoor activities
Movies & TV
Nature
Mountain
Hitchhiking
Hiking
History
Gardening
Farming
Culture
Charity work
Carpentry
Books
Astronomy
Animals
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
More details about my language interests
I'm trying (very slowly) to learn Spanish
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Gardening
More details about your skills
Through Workaway I've done a variety of jobs from building mud-huts, bamboo sunshades and dry-stone walls to painting stables, clearing woodland and digging trenches.
I love working with animals, having some previous experience with horses, ponies, dogs, cats, chickens, llamas! and probably more...
Growing my own food is a long-term aspiration so I'd love to learn about farming as well as eco-friendly building techniques.
Age
33
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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19 Jan 2016

Left by host (Permaculture and Natural ...) for Workawayer (Sam)

hi Sam!it was really nice to have you here, you were also a precious help here in trying to manage an organic farm with such scarce resources!with all the heatwaves we had this summer, the lettuces went to seeds pretty soon I'm afraid,as you've noticed this ain't much a place of mild temperatures...ehehe
wish you all the best in your life, young… read more

(Excellent )

2 Jul 2015

Left by Workawayer (Sam) for host (Permaculture and Natural ...)

Gonzalo was my first Workaway host. He was very generous and considerate towards me and made me feel like his little brother. The work was hard but fair and the hours were very flexible. I learned a great deal about permaculture principles and farming in general. Gonzalo was always keen for a chat over dinner or in front of the fire but gave me… read more

(Excellent )

7 Sep 2015

Left by Workawayer (Sam) for host (Experience day to day life in ...)

I didn't have the pleasure of meeting Robyn but her review really says it all. A beautiful, crazy, bizarre, unique place with people to match! I felt totally accepted, trusted and welcome here. Thanks to Geert and Carla for everything

(Excellent )

3 Jul 2015

Left by Workawayer (Sam) for host (Help us take care of horses ...)

Sandra is a very generous and relaxed host. The work was easy and mostly involved taking care of the animals. Aside from that we were free to choose from a range of tasks and complete them at our leisure. The accommodation was also fantastic and afforded us plenty of privacy and independence. Thank you Sandra for spoiling us, taking us out for… read more

(Excellent )

3 Jun 2015

Left by host (Help us take care of horses ...) for Workawayer (Sam)

Sam was very responsible and was willing to turn his hand to everything from mending fences, stable painting, pool cleaning and of course - most importantly - looking after the horses and dogs. Good luck with the rest of your journey - and you should know that the nest you rescued resulted in the parents returning and feeding the chicks again!

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