Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
I love to travel and doing volunteering especially in gardening,farming,guesthouse and also sports events!!
Description
I am a retired and I love to travel.After my retirement i have been traveling abroad to work in Australia ( picking grapes ),New Zealand ( assistance painter) and South Korea ( farm work ) I have done volunteering in Brunei,Thailand,Sri Lanka,Hong Kong,Egypt,Vietnam,Turkiye,Belgium,
Holland,Kazakhstan ,Krygyzstan and Indonesia.
Interests
Team sports
Vegetarian or vegan
Hiking
Drawing & painting
Cycling
Movies & TV
Events & social
Outdoor activities
Nature
Gardening
Farming
Culture
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Malay: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
More details about your skills
Farm work and gardening
Age
66
What else ...
1.My first workawayer is in Eco Ponies Garden in Brunei.
2.My second workawayer is in Scarabusfarm in Chiangmai Thailand.
3.My third workawayer is in Low Chi Wo,Hong Kong.
4.My fourth workawayer is in Jungle Tide, Kandy Sri Lanka.
5.My fifth workawayer is in Peace farm Hanoi, Vietnam.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
No
Feedback
21 Sep 2024
Left by host (Marketing/reception help ...) for Workawayer ()
Mohamed helped a lot as a volunteer at the hostel! He is a great gardener so he took care of all the plants and trees at the hostel, did a lot of ground work and was always enthusiastic about any incurring tasks! I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs some good hands around!
(Excellent
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11 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Experience the authentic ...)
Oki and Lya is very good host especially Lya have many knowledge about tourism in Jogjakarta not only places but where to find good food to eat . Also he have so many contacts about transport local and intercity. I recommend all workawayer should come here . I just stayed for 2 weeks and I wish could stayed longer ?
(Excellent
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29 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with farm chores and ...)
I have a new experience in my life with these host .
1. Clearing the snow
2. Installed the water pipe for water irrigation
3.cultural exchange about the food always host wife cooked a local Kazakhstan dishes .
1. Clearing the snow
2. Installed the water pipe for water irrigation
3.cultural exchange about the food always host wife cooked a local Kazakhstan dishes .
(Excellent
)
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21 Sep 2024
Left by host (Marketing/reception help ...) for Workawayer ()
Mohamed helped a lot as a volunteer at the hostel! He is a great gardener so he took care of all the plants and trees at the hostel, did a lot of ground work and was always enthusiastic about any incurring tasks! I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs some good hands around!
(Excellent)
11 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Experience the authentic ...)
Oki and Lya is very good host especially Lya have many knowledge about tourism in Jogjakarta not only places but where to find good food to eat . Also he have so many contacts about transport local and intercity. I recommend all workawayer should come here . I just stayed for 2 weeks and I wish could stayed longer ?
(Excellent)
29 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with farm chores and ...)
I have a new experience in my life with these host .
1. Clearing the snow
2. Installed the water pipe for water irrigation
3.cultural exchange about the food always host wife cooked a local Kazakhstan dishes .
1. Clearing the snow
2. Installed the water pipe for water irrigation
3.cultural exchange about the food always host wife cooked a local Kazakhstan dishes .
(Excellent)
1 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Create a sustainable food ...)
Hi Yosuke and Luca ,
I am so grateful that you have me to be your volunteer at your place.
My 12 days stay i have doing so many tasks and the best at the bee farm was my first experience !! I was very lucky there are snow falls for 2 days and was my first experience !! Luca host wife was a great cook and she cooks so many Japanese food and also my… read more
I am so grateful that you have me to be your volunteer at your place.
My 12 days stay i have doing so many tasks and the best at the bee farm was my first experience !! I was very lucky there are snow falls for 2 days and was my first experience !! Luca host wife was a great cook and she cooks so many Japanese food and also my… read more
(Excellent)
26 May 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Learn new skills and live ...)
I really have a new experience doing volunteering in Nederland. My host give a. very best hospitality.The best is she cooks very delicious food every day for me. Who came to do volunteer here sure no regret !!! Thank you very much and hope your farm achieve what you have plan in future .
(Excellent)
26 May 2023
Left by host (Learn new skills and live ...) for Workawayer ()
Syed was a very nice first workaway experience for me. He is friendly, easy going, takes initiative and looks for solutions.
We accomplished a lot together and he really seemed to enjoy his staying.
We accomplished a lot together and he really seemed to enjoy his staying.
(Very good)
19 Nov 2022
Left by host (Help at my farm and explore ...) for Workawayer ()
It was pleasure hosting Syed at my small farm. He is talktive l, sharing experiences, active & helped in many tasks. Unfortunately he didn't stay for long time due to visa & travels
Even after he left, he is still sending stuff related to the farm from his country Malaysia
Thank you Syed for being part of it
Even after he left, he is still sending stuff related to the farm from his country Malaysia
Thank you Syed for being part of it
(Excellent)
12 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Enjoy the simple life on our ...)
These is my first experience doing picking olive.After so many days picking
our host take us to the olive factory to see how olive oil is produce it's such a wonderful experience and also he take us to see how olive fruits to be sell...
One more new experience eating only vegetables because our host is a vegan!!
Thank you very much Soy for… read more
our host take us to the olive factory to see how olive oil is produce it's such a wonderful experience and also he take us to see how olive fruits to be sell...
One more new experience eating only vegetables because our host is a vegan!!
Thank you very much Soy for… read more
(Excellent)
22 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Experience organic farming in ...)
Thank you very much Eman Ali for hosting me to your place.Such a very good hospitality you had given to me and to the others volunteer
You are an excellent host that I had ever experienced.... keep up the good work.
You are an excellent host that I had ever experienced.... keep up the good work.
(Excellent)
1 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Helping a permaculture ...)
These is my new experience in permaculture of gardening ! Thanks Can and friend for everything that you gave me knowledge about the premaculture gardening ! And the most is the food that you cook are very good and more on vegetables fresh from the farm.
(Excellent)
1 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer ()
It’s a great honor for us to host Syed in our farm, he is friendly and dedicated to the work. During the time he stayed in our farm, we were renovating our houses so he helped us a lot in working with timbers, bamboo, sand and cement. We couldn’t finish all those tasks without his help. He also helped us in harvesting our vegetables for the… read more
(Excellent)
28 Apr 2019
Left by host (Lovely homestay in the ...) for Workawayer ()
THanks Syed for your really hard work and happy nature, always willing and never complaining we so loved having you here.... please come back one day - we would recommendd you most highly to anyone wanting garden jobs done!
(Excellent)
28 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Lovely homestay in the ...)
I have a wonderful experience here and thanks to Sally and Jerry for accepting me.I love the nature surrounding and very delicious dishes for the volunteers especially the chocolate banana cake and the bread.
(Excellent)
30 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer ()
We appreciate Syed diligence and initiatives in our farm. He works reliably and keep good energy even when tired. He does most of farmworks well : turning a good compost, making biochar, transplanting etc. He is eager to join our living and playing board game with us. From him we learn about other farm environment. He helps to orientate new… read more
(Very good)
25 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Take part to revitalize a ...)
Thanks Maria and Adley for accepting me to volunteer at your place from 10th of March to 24 th.March and I have such a wonderful life experiences at your farm especially the composed for using as a fertilizer ! We have a great time together especially after dinner we played " animals card " and it's new to me.Zack your son such a nice kid we have… read more
(Very good)
27 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Syed was with us for two weeks. He was so kind and hard working person. During this time We were going to the course and without saying anything. When we came back we saw that he finished all the work. Also he is so tidy. We are so happy to know you. We wish you can have your own land. Thanks for everything.
(Excellent)
27 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(We need help for gardening ...)
I have two weeks here and its very interesting experience over here.Very peaceful atmosphere and also the food was very nice and lots of fresh veggies are from the farm.They are very kind and humble person.Lastly thank you very much for accepting me here.
(Excellent)
12 Feb 2019
Left by host (Help us to create a ...) for Workawayer ()
Syed had been a great help and asset to us throughout his stay. He had been helping us with landscaping and looking after the garden. He always make sure the garden is tidy and presentable to our visitors. He is very pleasant, full of energy and dedicated to task given to him. He has contribute a lot to the garden and we wish him all the best for… read more
(Excellent)
