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Born and raised in south Korea.
Studied in the united states.
Having 6year career on social work including 1year KOICA(Korean International Cooperate Agency) project manager in Uganda, east Africa and 6month in KAS(Korean Adoption Service-government branch which managing the Korean adoptees' information), doing post management for oversea's adoption.
Volunteering for the GOAL(global overseas adoptee's link) for many years.
Have got on the road and became a world nomad.
I am a open minded backpacker, want to get experienced in different world and life style.
Interests
BeachSailing / BoatingPetsHikingCyclingWritingVan lifeArchitectureVideographyAnimalsYoga / WellnessGardeningSustainabilityFitnessCultureDIY & craftsNatureHitchhikingPlant carePhotography
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Korean: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Being an elderly companion
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Charity Work
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
Photographying, cooking, gardening, communicating with others.
ANd a little wire weaving art work.
Age
51
What else ...
I don't want to be just a labour,
I'd like to communicate and make friends with people..
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
No
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25 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (SUNGJAE) for host
(Come enjoy and help us in our ...)
lots of inspiring in the mother nature.
it was good from the beging, the way(bike trail) to ananda marga, nice and neat, relaxing- coming from jeonju.
special vigan diet excluding onion & garlic-it was bit of challenging but worthy, shortly away from the addiction.
cooking was very interesting. bodih's nice cook, creative, has some special… read more
it was good from the beging, the way(bike trail) to ananda marga, nice and neat, relaxing- coming from jeonju.
special vigan diet excluding onion & garlic-it was bit of challenging but worthy, shortly away from the addiction.
cooking was very interesting. bodih's nice cook, creative, has some special… read more
(Excellent
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10 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (SUNGJAE)
Sungjae stayed twice in a short period. The first time I was not there and he looked after the place whilst I was away on holiday. He looked at the place well and did the jobs asked of him. He later returned for a week and was a very helpful and kind guy to have around and liked to cook alot for the other volunteers. Reliable and trustworthy I… read more
(Excellent
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15 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (SUNGJAE) for host
(Learn Permaculture,local ...)
Great hospitality from the family in Mindanao, southern part of Philippines.
People normally don't come to this end because of expansive transport and known as a insecure safety place by media. However, it's such a beautiful place and so much relaxing, and this family is one of the biggest reason which made me feel like that.
Jojie is super… read more
People normally don't come to this end because of expansive transport and known as a insecure safety place by media. However, it's such a beautiful place and so much relaxing, and this family is one of the biggest reason which made me feel like that.
Jojie is super… read more
(Excellent
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25 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (SUNGJAE) for host
(Come enjoy and help us in our ...)
lots of inspiring in the mother nature.
it was good from the beging, the way(bike trail) to ananda marga, nice and neat, relaxing- coming from jeonju.
special vigan diet excluding onion & garlic-it was bit of challenging but worthy, shortly away from the addiction.
cooking was very interesting. bodih's nice cook, creative, has some special… read more
it was good from the beging, the way(bike trail) to ananda marga, nice and neat, relaxing- coming from jeonju.
special vigan diet excluding onion & garlic-it was bit of challenging but worthy, shortly away from the addiction.
cooking was very interesting. bodih's nice cook, creative, has some special… read more
(Excellent
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10 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (SUNGJAE)
Sungjae stayed twice in a short period. The first time I was not there and he looked after the place whilst I was away on holiday. He looked at the place well and did the jobs asked of him. He later returned for a week and was a very helpful and kind guy to have around and liked to cook alot for the other volunteers. Reliable and trustworthy I… read more
(Excellent
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15 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (SUNGJAE) for host
(Learn Permaculture,local ...)
Great hospitality from the family in Mindanao, southern part of Philippines.
People normally don't come to this end because of expansive transport and known as a insecure safety place by media. However, it's such a beautiful place and so much relaxing, and this family is one of the biggest reason which made me feel like that.
Jojie is super… read more
People normally don't come to this end because of expansive transport and known as a insecure safety place by media. However, it's such a beautiful place and so much relaxing, and this family is one of the biggest reason which made me feel like that.
Jojie is super… read more
(Excellent
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7 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (SUNGJAE) for host
(Help on an organic farm in ...)
Herbana farm.
It seemed to be an Australian hippy community.
Friends & families came enjoying their time there, they looked free.
I also stayed in the island.
I felt back to the old time.
There was sometimes strong wind blowing, it was like god, awe inspiring.
Task was to get soil for the seedlings, make garden bed, mud bricks.
It couldn't be… read more
It seemed to be an Australian hippy community.
Friends & families came enjoying their time there, they looked free.
I also stayed in the island.
I felt back to the old time.
There was sometimes strong wind blowing, it was like god, awe inspiring.
Task was to get soil for the seedlings, make garden bed, mud bricks.
It couldn't be… read more
(Good
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7 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (SUNGJAE) for host
(opening my land its about ...)
Learning a real Sabah lungus cultures.
My task was to help this lovely family deep in the indarasan kampung, collecting bananas, cutting rubber tree to get resin for latex, planting coconut, cooking&cleaning.
Many thanks to take me to very special world, overnight cruising in a small fishing boat. It was memorable experience, indeed.
My task was to help this lovely family deep in the indarasan kampung, collecting bananas, cutting rubber tree to get resin for latex, planting coconut, cooking&cleaning.
Many thanks to take me to very special world, overnight cruising in a small fishing boat. It was memorable experience, indeed.
(Very good
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1 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (SUNGJAE) for host
(Forest & native nursery in ...)
"get lost"
Mark defined 'traveling' as 'getting lost', I reckon it's the best description for my travel.
Beautiful sunset hill, I had been able to have perfect evening suppers everyday.
I could fall asleep with the star lights from the windows of the warm and cozy caravan.
Work is pretty much rewarding cause it's about landscaping for the private… read more
Mark defined 'traveling' as 'getting lost', I reckon it's the best description for my travel.
Beautiful sunset hill, I had been able to have perfect evening suppers everyday.
I could fall asleep with the star lights from the windows of the warm and cozy caravan.
Work is pretty much rewarding cause it's about landscaping for the private… read more
(Excellent
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26 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (SUNGJAE)
It was so nice to have J as a helper for two weeks. He is a very kind and hardworking volunteer, was very nice with the dogs and helpful anytime of the day. I will miss his company and his food - please come visit again one day Sungjae! :)
(Excellent
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10 May 2018
Left by host (Incorporate regenerative ...) for Workawayer (SUNGJAE)
Sungjae was wonderful to have stay. He was very helpful and showed great initiative. We absolutely loved his unexpected moments in our kitchen when we got to be the beneficiaries of a sushi garden - almost too beautiful to eat; a sauerkraut/kimchi fusion - yum; and lots of lovely loaves from our wood oven. It is very exciting to know that we will… read more
(Excellent
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26 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (SUNGJAE) for host
(Incorporate regenerative ...)
This place is around biggest mountain region in the southern most island of Australia
I stayed in this peaceful family for about 10days.
I remember when lianna pick up a board game for her children, tried to find a nonviolent.
Collaboration and sharing than competition.
Asep's always joyful and made great taste coffee.
Brandon and sam are so… read more
I stayed in this peaceful family for about 10days.
I remember when lianna pick up a board game for her children, tried to find a nonviolent.
Collaboration and sharing than competition.
Asep's always joyful and made great taste coffee.
Brandon and sam are so… read more
(Excellent
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4 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (SUNGJAE) for host
(Come and learn about vegan ...)
"You can stay as long as you want"
I like that words..
Nice and neat accommodation and various foods.
Beautiful landscape near the old mine road and natural forest.
Two other couples with good fellowship.
Lila and Jaysri treated me as a family member with great hospitality.
They are new in workaway, and just so nice to all of us(the… read more
I like that words..
Nice and neat accommodation and various foods.
Beautiful landscape near the old mine road and natural forest.
Two other couples with good fellowship.
Lila and Jaysri treated me as a family member with great hospitality.
They are new in workaway, and just so nice to all of us(the… read more
(Excellent
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28 Feb 2018
Left by host (Come and learn about vegan ...) for Workawayer (SUNGJAE)
SUNGJAE is great fun. We are so happy he came to stay with us for 11 days. He is not happy unless you have some engagement for him and he makes some great sushi. Happy travels and you are always welcome here again.
Lila
Lila
(Excellent
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29 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (SUNGJAE) for host
(Return to nature in ...)
"Enjoy your time in here, that is most important"
she was not hosting me well.
She went to her friend's house for the medical recovery of her infection the day after i arrived, then direct and check everything by text during the whole time.
It was funny, however because of that, i could get along with the local people most of the time. I made… read more
she was not hosting me well.
She went to her friend's house for the medical recovery of her infection the day after i arrived, then direct and check everything by text during the whole time.
It was funny, however because of that, i could get along with the local people most of the time. I made… read more
(Good
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28 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (SUNGJAE) for host
(Eco building, appropriate ...)
Home in new zealand,
The first place which made me think of living in NZ.
I don't remember how many days i stayed here.
It's just the best place for me.
Relax, freedom, and lots of inspiration.
Gera told me that i was lucky to find this place while i was staying in nz for only 3months. I agree that.
I met so many good friends here, as well.
I… read more
The first place which made me think of living in NZ.
I don't remember how many days i stayed here.
It's just the best place for me.
Relax, freedom, and lots of inspiration.
Gera told me that i was lucky to find this place while i was staying in nz for only 3months. I agree that.
I met so many good friends here, as well.
I… read more
(Excellent
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8 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (SUNGJAE)
J is lovely gentle soul who was a pleasure to have on our farm. Safe travels my friend, enjoy your journey.
(Excellent
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8 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (SUNGJAE) for host
(Help out on a beautiful 70 ...)
Lovely 4year old girl's wisdom
"J, look! rainbow is coming after the rain"
This little girl is so amazing.
West coast rains and sunshines on and off, there's a rainbow all the time, so it's called rainbow coast.
It was 1st workaway in aussie.
Various of works, nice cuisines from john & linda, beautiful hills & night sky.
Most of all, I miss the… read more
"J, look! rainbow is coming after the rain"
This little girl is so amazing.
West coast rains and sunshines on and off, there's a rainbow all the time, so it's called rainbow coast.
It was 1st workaway in aussie.
Various of works, nice cuisines from john & linda, beautiful hills & night sky.
Most of all, I miss the… read more
(Excellent
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1 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (SUNGJAE) for host
(Help us get on top of things ...)
It was more like a meditation to stand in the middle of the gorgeous peonies, chinese nation flower..
I was pretty lucky to get a big lift from picton after getting off the night ferry from wellington, and join this lovely nordic style farm.
I remember one dutch lady kept on asking me about hitchhiking when i just arrived(later on, she hitched to… read more
I was pretty lucky to get a big lift from picton after getting off the night ferry from wellington, and join this lovely nordic style farm.
I remember one dutch lady kept on asking me about hitchhiking when i just arrived(later on, she hitched to… read more
(Excellent
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4 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (SUNGJAE)
Hi J,
Thanks for helping us with our flower season which is always a stressful,busy time.
You fitted in well and had very interesting stories to tell.
Thanks for the meals you prepared ,I will try to make some as well.
All the best on your travels and we hope you wil find what you are looking for.
Cheers,
Nico & Pien
Thanks for helping us with our flower season which is always a stressful,busy time.
You fitted in well and had very interesting stories to tell.
Thanks for the meals you prepared ,I will try to make some as well.
All the best on your travels and we hope you wil find what you are looking for.
Cheers,
Nico & Pien
(Excellent
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31 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (SUNGJAE) for host
(Live the dream on a beautiful ...)
Stayed about 10days.
I had pretty much enjoyed everything here with the people.
Babara, she has full of energy and lots of ideas for her garden, plenty of jobs to be done.
I enjoyed cooking a lot because people were delighted in korean food so much especially Jo and Adrian.
I also loved to listen my french busker roomate's lullaby, ukulele(we… read more
I had pretty much enjoyed everything here with the people.
Babara, she has full of energy and lots of ideas for her garden, plenty of jobs to be done.
I enjoyed cooking a lot because people were delighted in korean food so much especially Jo and Adrian.
I also loved to listen my french busker roomate's lullaby, ukulele(we… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (SUNGJAE) for host
(Help out on our lovely ...)
DO you know what the definition of weed?
A plant in a wrong place.
In Bairnsdale, which means children's valley, this pretty little town, i got very much relaxed with lots of beautiful birds and the nature.
Watering the neat orgarnized garden, feeding the chickens, planting the seedling, and learning some of permaculrure basics incliding very… read more
A plant in a wrong place.
In Bairnsdale, which means children's valley, this pretty little town, i got very much relaxed with lots of beautiful birds and the nature.
Watering the neat orgarnized garden, feeding the chickens, planting the seedling, and learning some of permaculrure basics incliding very… read more
(Very good
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7 Nov 2017
Left by host (Help out on our lovely ...) for Workawayer (SUNGJAE)
Sungjae was a delight to have around, and helped keep the place going while we went up to Sydney to visit my ailing mother. His gentleness and care and concern for others permeated our time together, and we had awesome discussions covering a wide range of topics. It is wonderful to find someone who has not only wide interests and experience, but… read more
(Very good
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12 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (SUNGJAE)
J is the best , it is a rare thing to have a volunteer who can pick up what you are doing and help happily without even really understanding my horrible rural aussie English , brilliant .
Socially I thoroughly enjoyed Jz company ,
Will definitely meet again , and future hosts will also love him also Im sure .
Socially I thoroughly enjoyed Jz company ,
Will definitely meet again , and future hosts will also love him also Im sure .
(Excellent
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4 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (SUNGJAE) for host
(Come to the coast of South ...)
I stayed only two nights because it wasn't expected, however i had very enough joy in this free space.
THe work was also fun, i was helping cutting the sheeps' fur and treating their feet clean.
Foods were very yummy, jimmy and cleaton were both good at cooking.
He was not just a good host, but cool buddy
THe work was also fun, i was helping cutting the sheeps' fur and treating their feet clean.
Foods were very yummy, jimmy and cleaton were both good at cooking.
He was not just a good host, but cool buddy
(Excellent
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10 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (SUNGJAE)
J is just an awesome person, he his very friendly and a warm heart. He still bring a beautiful energy to our farm now he is gone. For hosts he does eat, but he make great food and will work very hard all the time. Basically you'll give a lot to J but you receive a lot back in everything. If that's your kind of workawayer then J is your man.
(Excellent
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7 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (SUNGJAE) for host
(Your own room, on 200 Acres, ...)
Just keep on dreaming..
beautiful milky way on top of the wine farm.
working in vinyard was on my bucket list.
mostly pruning in this time.
learning how to collect soil for the soil testing, make & taste wine.
Joseph cooked everyday neat cuisines, sometimes with wines, sometimes with beers.
Leon showed me lots of friendship.
when i took photo of… read more
beautiful milky way on top of the wine farm.
working in vinyard was on my bucket list.
mostly pruning in this time.
learning how to collect soil for the soil testing, make & taste wine.
Joseph cooked everyday neat cuisines, sometimes with wines, sometimes with beers.
Leon showed me lots of friendship.
when i took photo of… read more
(Excellent
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6 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (SUNGJAE) for host
(Help out with my pop up star ...)
Full of inspiration..
As i first cross the nullarbor plain, the longest path from WA to SA(abt 1,250K), lucky to reach this very isolated railway station because it's already in the middle of nullarbor and greg, silent host, provide us not just rest&relax, but also gave us lift about 1/3 of the total distances.
Stayed abt 2weeks(Kalgoorlie,… read more
As i first cross the nullarbor plain, the longest path from WA to SA(abt 1,250K), lucky to reach this very isolated railway station because it's already in the middle of nullarbor and greg, silent host, provide us not just rest&relax, but also gave us lift about 1/3 of the total distances.
Stayed abt 2weeks(Kalgoorlie,… read more
(Excellent
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4 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (SUNGJAE) for host
(Help our family and learn ...)
It was more than appreciation.
I got much comfort from Lyle, host.
HE is not a monster, he is the real monster.
I can see he sets up lots of policies because some people don't have common sense and they just don't get it.
I had enough rest and learned a lot, permaculture things.
Work in day time, coffee in night time.
He shared many things to… read more
I got much comfort from Lyle, host.
HE is not a monster, he is the real monster.
I can see he sets up lots of policies because some people don't have common sense and they just don't get it.
I had enough rest and learned a lot, permaculture things.
Work in day time, coffee in night time.
He shared many things to… read more
(Excellent
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29 Sep 2017
Left by host (Help our family and learn ...) for Workawayer (SUNGJAE)
J & Magda finally crawled out of the Nullarbor, a little worse for wear after the long haul hitching.They didnt take long to get into the swing of things, helping with a lot of odd jobs etc. Fitting into the whole sideshow like a glove...... lots of laughter and long talks,trying to exercise some monsters, we had a great time hosting them.Hope you… read more
(Excellent
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