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Last replied
29 Mar 2025
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Description
Hello workawayers,
Our family is made up of me, a Vietnamese wife, my Korean husband, and our 5-year-old son. I enjoy simple vegetarian and vegan meals, while my husband is a meat lover. My son and I share a passion for traveling and meeting new people.
I had the opportunity to work for a Japanese company, study for two years in Taiwan, and eventually settle down in Korea, which I've called home. Currently, I work as an English teacher, and my husband is an architect.
✅Quick Checklist Before Applying
1. We are looking for a non-smoking female who is proficient in English, has a big heart for children, and can commit to a minimum stay of 1 month.
2. We're located in a quiet area outside Seoul. Expect a 30-minute bus ride to the nearest subway, plus 30–60 minutes more to reach central Seoul attractions. Comfort with this commute is essential.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Videography
Drawing & painting
Languages
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Camping
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can:
- learn Korean
- cook Asian food
- go on outings with us
Help
Since we can't hop on a plane right now, we view hosting as our chance to travel the world through our home. We see this exchange not as a work-for-stay arrangement, but as a rich opportunity to connect with individuals from different cultures and exchange ideas.
- YES, for me: This type of human interaction is immensely valuable. Before marriage, I hosted couchsurfers in Vietnam, and personally couchsurfed and workawayed across Japan, Korea, and Austria. Once you start this kind of experience—meeting new people and sharing lives—it seems impossible to stop.
- For our son: He is bilingual in English & Korean, and loves playing with people of all ages. We value seeing him grow and learn from heartwarming people like you.
- For my husband: He's quite a food shopping addict! So, you'll help us cut down on food waste. We invite our friends over every weekend to have dinner with us.
❤️We want you to come as a guest and leave as a lifelong FRIEND:
- You will spend 25 hours per week simply having conversations with me and my son during our daily routine.
- You will have no house chores and no babysitting duties.
- You can learn Korean, cook Asian food, go on outings with us.
✅ You're a perfect match if:
- You're respectful and empathetic. You're a "live in the moment" kind of person.
- You bring a high, positive energy to the house, especially when spending time with my son
- You are able to hold a meaningful conversation about topics like culture, education, and life experiences.
🚫 Don't apply if:
- You're zoned out, or you're constantly glued to your phone when you're with us.
- You're a loner, who prefer to sit in silence, or you're a wallflower, who feel awkward in social settings.
- You are judgmental and disrespectful, or have a "my way or the highway" mindset.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Vietnamese: Fluent
Korean: Intermediate
Chinese (Mandarin): BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We are living in a 3-bedroom-flat, and would like to offer you our master bedroom.
- Room: Private bedroom with ensuite bathroom (and my son's toys)
- Food: Simple breakfast & lunch self-prepared; family dinner together
- Amenities: Laundry with us, toiletries, drinking water
What else ...
If you plan to come directly from the airport, I recommend:
- Purchasing a Tmoney card at the convenience stores or from the vending machines at the airport.
- Exchanging money or withdrawing cash at Hongdae, Itaewon, or Myeongdong (Seoul) to get better exchange rates.
From Incheon Airport, it takes about 2 hours by bus to reach our home.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
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Vu made sure I have good experience while I stay with her and her son Seojun. Seojun is such a lovely boy that is so polite and well mannered! I definitely enjoyed playing and drawing with him. He is also very smart and knows a lot about cars that I can say he thought me so much too!
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Vu made sure I have good experience while I stay with her and her son Seojun. Seojun is such a lovely boy that is so polite and well mannered! I definitely enjoyed playing and drawing with him. He is also very smart and knows a lot about cars that I can say he thought me so much too!
During the stay… read more
What's more, she took the initiative to pass on… read more
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The job is not hard, i worked three days per week. In the morning i would help Vu with instagram/digital work, or baking and drawing, while in the afternoon i would play with Seojun for 4 hours, from 4pm… read more
Vu is a brilliant host. Fluent in English and a good communicator, she always makes a workawayer feel comfortable.
She's also a brilliant cook. You'll have a delicious meal every evening. She's also very knowledgeable… read more
Watching her play with my son brought… read more
Seojun is such a cute little boy, who loves to play with cars all day long ;)
Vu is very nice, cooks amazing food and can give a lot of tips while exploring the area.… read more
She consistently demonstrated honesty and sincerity, and her presence had a calming effect on those around her. It quickly became… read more
I stayed one month at their home and this is one of the nicest family I ever met.
Vu is so kind and generous and this family is always here to help !
She is really open minded and curious about how others think so be ready for fabulous discussions ! She is also willing to share every details of Korean, Vietnamese and… read more
I stayed with the family for two months and they were incredibly welcoming! I really wanted to learn about Korean culture while I was here, so Vu told me a lot about life in Korea and took me to different restaurants so that I could try out different types of food. She also suggested different activities and was very… read more
She's a very easy person to get along with and she is very respectful. From the very first day, she became a great help in teaching and playing with my son. Although she didn't have experience with toddlers as young as my son, she managed to create fun and… read more
