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  • Travel information

    I am currently

    Travelling

    My next destination:

    Spain - from Feb 2026 until Feb 2026
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  • Description

    Having spent the past decade working and travelling across different continents on the Working Holiday Visa scheme, Workaway allows me to continue this fashion regardless of age (yes I'm in my 30's...)

    I have a passion for travel, meeting new people, experiencing new cultures and learning along the way. 9-5 forever isn't for me!

    Primarily, I am looking for a paid position to cover my expenses each month (car insurance, petrol, phone contract, beer money etc) so please by aware I will favour those more.

    Now for a little information about myself

    - I am 35 years old and originally come from the Ribble Valley in England, UK. However, I am a dual citizen with my mother being German, this allowed me to obtain a German passport and therefore easier to travel and work throughout Europe.

    - My mother tongue is English, however I do possess some understanding of German and this is something I would be keen to improve. Once I have mastered this, Italian, French and Spanish are other languages I have an interest in learning.

    - I am a fully qualified electrician and have spent over 5 years working in this role before going on to study a degree in Law. I am also a Structural Landscaper, capable of building decking, log cabins, pergolas, paving, retaining walls etc.

    - During my time travelling and working in Kenya, Dubai, Australia, Malawi and Canada, I have picked up more skills within the construction industry, be that structural landscaping in Sydney, Fire Alarm system safety in Banff or Project Management in Zomba, Malawi.

    - On a personal note, I do enjoy photography/videography and am a professional drone operator, having turning it into full time work, whilst also flying FPV drones. I also love anything outdoors, hiking/camping/outdoor activities either on the water or on a ski hill. I enjoy reading, personal downtime, or conversations over a beer/evening wine. I don't smoke or do drugs.

  • Interests

    Sailing / Boating
    Cycling
    Team sports
    Adventure sports
    Yoga / Wellness
    Winter sports
    Languages
    Mountain
    Van life
    Sustainability
    Self development
    Videography
    Politics / Social justice
    Nature
    Outdoor activities
    Pets
    Music
    Photography
    Movies & TV
    Hitchhiking
    Gardening
    Hiking
    Events & social
    Culture
    Books
    Camping
    Carpentry
    Charity work
    Cooking & food
    Animals
  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    German: Beginner

    More details about my language interests
    Would love to learn German, Italian, French and Spanish

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  • Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

    I'm interested in:  

    Life at a Farmstay
    Creating/ Cooking family meals

    Some knowledge of:  

    Eco Projects
    Animal Care
    Charity Work
    Languages
    Teaching
    Helping around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    Helping with Computers/ Internet

    Able to teach about:  

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
  • More details about your skills

    The majority of my skills lie within the construction industry, having spent over 17 years working in various roles from an Electrician to Structural Landscaper.

    - Fully qualified Electrician with over 5 years experience
    - Structural Landscaping, involving swimming pool renovations, decking, log cabins, paving/patio and retaining walls, over 8 years experience.
    - Fire Alarm technician with over 1 year experience

    I am more than comfortable in anything electrical, building decking, log cabins, paving, tiling, grouting, painting, roofing and will turn my hand to most things. Always willing to learn new skills.

  • Age

    35

  • What else ...

    I am a keen photographer/videographer and am a licensed drone operator having been lucky enough to make it a full time job.
    I also love sharing stories, participating in a variety of sports/board and card games. Anything that doesn't involve a mobile phone really!

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    • Smoker

    • Driver's licence

    • Allergies

    • Special dietary requirements
      No

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