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Travel information
I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
Istanbul
My next destination:
Turkey - from Mar 2024 until Sep 2024 View all
Description
Hi; I'm Furkan. I grew up in Istanbul. I'm open-minded, easy-going, a good listener and curious to discover and learn more about different cultures. Above all, i really value honest, truthful and lasting friendships. . I am eager to help in many different ways to make a positive impact around me. I realized that this approach also added a new dimension to my travels. After volunteering with several hosts in different countries, i believe that the best experience for both the volunteer and the host is truly centered around these few key aspects; honesty, respect and gratitude. I prefer slow travelling as it enables a deeper connection with the local people, culture and tradition. I like to hang out with the locals and experience their way of living. I enjoy working alone but also as part of a team.
Interests
Yoga / WellnessVan lifeWritingGardeningAstronomyAdventure sportsSailing / BoatingPetsOutdoor activitiesMovies & TVMountainEvents & socialCharity workCampingVideographySustainabilityPhotographyMusicHistoryCooking & food
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Languages
Languages spoken
Turkish: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
Italian: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I am willing to improve my spanish!
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Languages
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Some knowledge of:
Eco Projects
Teaching
More details about your skills
I can complete the missing piece of the puzzle. I am willing to learn. I'm used to working hard. In my past workaway experiences, I have found that I enjoy it more when I have direct dialogue with children, animals and people. I can cook simple meals. It is enjoyable for me to look at, apply and learn the recipe. Being part of a family or community motivates me and there are always things I can do.
Age
25
What else ...
In my spare time, i love reading books, making videos, listening and sharing personal stories about life and travel experiences. I enjoy always good music and movie.
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Feedback
10 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Furkan) for host
(Resque Horses Farm in Kaş, ...)
Such colurful and special days with Yosun and Derin. Yosun is a very warm, sincere and real person. Her free spirit and independent personality always makes me feel good. I got so happy to share a life together. I wish you all the best with all my heart and hope to see you again
(Excellent
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12 Jun 2023
Left by host (Resque Horses Farm in Kaş, ...) for Workawayer (Furkan)
He is very kind, positive and hard working young man. He helped me where ever I ask for help. I am sure that he Will be a successfull documentarist.
Thank you honey. You Will be missed.
Thank you honey. You Will be missed.
(Excellent
)
31 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Furkan) for host
(Help out a little around the ...)
Jose is a great host. Very friendly and sincere. He definitely wants to make you feel comfortable, it was a pleasure to conversation with him, he is kind and thoughtful. He enjoys keeping you informed about the surroundings of the house. It was also interesting to discover a host on Workaway the same age as me, I learned a lot from him and it's… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Furkan) for host
(Help with childminding in ...)
One of the most beautiful experience ever! Alessia have a special heart and interested to tell somethings, always open to cominicute and extremely social! We oftenly were outside and doing somethings. Her child is absoltely cool, very smart and funny. I improved my Italian with Jayan. Also i have had nice spirituel and peaceful times here.… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Jan 2023
Left by host (Help with childminding in ...) for Workawayer (Furkan)
The out esperienze with Furkan was very good! He is really a beautiful Soul and he brought us nice vibes into the house! Respectful at home,very patient and nice with my child, really interested in a real cultural exchange! So pity about the short stay... We would be very happy if he returns !!!
(Excellent
)
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10 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Furkan) for host
(Resque Horses Farm in Kaş, ...)
Such colurful and special days with Yosun and Derin. Yosun is a very warm, sincere and real person. Her free spirit and independent personality always makes me feel good. I got so happy to share a life together. I wish you all the best with all my heart and hope to see you again
(Excellent
)
12 Jun 2023
Left by host (Resque Horses Farm in Kaş, ...) for Workawayer (Furkan)
He is very kind, positive and hard working young man. He helped me where ever I ask for help. I am sure that he Will be a successfull documentarist.
Thank you honey. You Will be missed.
Thank you honey. You Will be missed.
(Excellent
)
31 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Furkan) for host
(Help out a little around the ...)
Jose is a great host. Very friendly and sincere. He definitely wants to make you feel comfortable, it was a pleasure to conversation with him, he is kind and thoughtful. He enjoys keeping you informed about the surroundings of the house. It was also interesting to discover a host on Workaway the same age as me, I learned a lot from him and it's… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Furkan) for host
(Help with childminding in ...)
One of the most beautiful experience ever! Alessia have a special heart and interested to tell somethings, always open to cominicute and extremely social! We oftenly were outside and doing somethings. Her child is absoltely cool, very smart and funny. I improved my Italian with Jayan. Also i have had nice spirituel and peaceful times here.… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Jan 2023
Left by host (Help with childminding in ...) for Workawayer (Furkan)
The out esperienze with Furkan was very good! He is really a beautiful Soul and he brought us nice vibes into the house! Respectful at home,very patient and nice with my child, really interested in a real cultural exchange! So pity about the short stay... We would be very happy if he returns !!!
(Excellent
)
31 Dec 2022
Left by host (Spend time with us and help ...) for Workawayer (Furkan)
(Good
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11 Jul 2022
Left by host (Off-grid wooden cabin near ...) for Workawayer (Furkan)
Furkan, is a very pleasant and willing young man. Any task he was given was finished to the best of his ability.
We have no problem in reccomending Furkan to any host as a reliable and considerate volunteer.
We have no problem in reccomending Furkan to any host as a reliable and considerate volunteer.
(Excellent
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23 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Furkan) for host
(Off-grid wooden cabin near ...)
Sandy and Steve are my first hosts in Spain. It is the first time I lived with an English family. It was really interesting to hear all the time English around the house without any Italian, German or Turkish. The interesting thing about this experience was having the potential to understand all the conversations. According to my attention and… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Jul 2022
Left by host (Help me create my ...) for Workawayer (Furkan)
Furkan has been the first workaway that I have received in the field and it has been a very nice experience. He is a very calm, friendly, very nice and hard-working boy! You have been very patient with me and Lola and I thank you very much for your stay here with us! I hope you continue traveling the world with this cheerful and contagious smile!
(Very good
)
11 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Furkan) for host
(Help me create my ...)
I was the first Workawayer of Cinta. Although sometimes the work is tiring, i enjoyed in my spare time. I ate things that i never ate before in my life. Cinta was friendly and has a super energy. it was enjoyable to met her sister,mother and friends. Also her dog Lola was very sweet. Lola had to stay with me in the house without Cinta. I learnt… read more
(Very good
)
7 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Furkan) for host
(Share experiences through art ...)
Simona was the neighbor of the family from my previous stay. I'm lucky to have met her. She is very helpful and considerate. I had good days in the countryside and in Palermo. Thank you so much Simona for everything. Hope to see you again.
(Excellent
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5 Jun 2022
Left by host (Share experiences through art ...) for Workawayer (Furkan)
Iniialmente non avevo abbastanza tempo per ospitare e accoglierlo ma poi ci siamo comunque incontrati dai miei meravigliosi vicini e da li ci siamo conosciuti e ho avuto il piacere di ospitarlo sia in campagna che a Palermo spero alla prossima nonostante le difficolta della lingua e stata una buona esperienza!
(Very good
)
24 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Furkan)
despite the very young age and the lack of experience I was struck by furkan because he is someone who does not hold back even when he is exhausted, seeing him work puts a good mood because he wants to understand how to do it best and does everything calmly and in a workmanlike manner.
a true friend is for me
thanks furkan you brought me good… read more
a true friend is for me
thanks furkan you brought me good… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Furkan) for host
(Enjoy yoga, music and ...)
This is a wonderful place where travelers pass, between Rome and Naples. Marco is an excellent person, I loved his perspective on life and his lifestyle. Very generous and friendly. I also met many Workawayers here. Some nights we had mini concerts and it was even more fun for everyone to try to sing along. Travelers from all over the world, great… read more
(Excellent
)
19 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Furkan) for host
(Building together for ...)
Giordano was a friend of the host I stayed with earlier, we met face to face by chance. The place has a beautiful location with mountain and sea views. It was very surprising for me to be welcomed by a Turk here. because I had never met a Turkish person in Italy for a long time and did not speak Turkish. The long conversations with him were… read more
(Excellent
)
17 May 2022
Left by host (Join our family and enjoy ...) for Workawayer (Furkan)
Siamo felici di avere avuto Furkan con noi, ha portato una bella energia tra noi, sempre allegro ed entusiasta ha dedicato il suo tempo a pulire gli alberi di ulivo, desideroso di apprendere ha condito la nostra vita con la sua dolcezza e voglia di imparare. Anche se è andato via ci si sente e vede spesso. Che la gioia, l'entusiasmo e la luce lo… read more
(Excellent
)
5 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Furkan) for host
(Join our family and enjoy ...)
I had a great time here. I joined the family during a big lunch. Anna and Heiner were always great. They really enjoy when they do something.
In fact I should have left a separate feedback for Heiner's sense of humor. We spent a lot of time together and it was unforgettable moments for me. A special character...
Anna, Heiner and the people around… read more
In fact I should have left a separate feedback for Heiner's sense of humor. We spent a lot of time together and it was unforgettable moments for me. A special character...
Anna, Heiner and the people around… read more
(Excellent
)
5 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Furkan) for host
(Living the deep spirit of ...)
There was a very real, very poetic feeling here. Being aware of this was unique. What beautiful dishes they were, as if I wanted another plate, I was going to destroy a work of art. The nice moods of the people here, the fact that they really enjoy sharing things, listening with interest to the stories I tell.. Lying on the grass under the olive… read more
(Excellent
)
2 May 2022
Left by host (Living the deep spirit of ...) for Workawayer (Furkan)
Furcan has been with us over the easter period. He has been a respectful, joyful, pleasant Company. He helped in the garden and shared his culture with us. We Wish him all the best and Hope to see him again One day.
Big hugs Furcan!
Big hugs Furcan!
(Excellent
)
29 Mar 2022
Left by host (Help build an eco camp near ...) for Workawayer (Furkan)
Furkan is a real positive and interesting person. eager to learn about life and I am sure his wisdom will increase by age and experience. it was nice to watch galataseray play Barcelona and share my Turkish travel stories with him. I wish him best of luck and many nice workaway stays!
(Excellent
)
26 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Furkan) for host
(Help build an eco camp near ...)
I stayed at this camping for a week. Sebastian and Aldo made me feel very welcome. The work consisted mainly of landscaping. It wasn't very tiring. Good location for visiting Ostia and Rome. Sebastian has a great sense of humor and really knows hospitality very well. We had hearty conversations about Asia and Europe. It was enjoyable for me to… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Mar 2022
Left by host (enjoy your free time at ...) for Workawayer (Furkan)
We were very lucky to meet Furkan because it was love at first sight for our Moritz. The two have had a fabulous time together. We hope that Furkan will visit us often. It was a nice and good time for me too. It was very pleasant to have Furkan as a guest in the house. I was particularly enthusiastic when he helped me to dig up the ground in the… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Furkan) for host
(enjoy your free time at ...)
It was an experience of about 3 months in two separate periods. I spent half of this time in Berlin and the other half in the countryside, intertwined with nature. My tasks in general; It was archery shooting, soccer, trampoline jumping, and cycling with Moritz. Other than that, preparation pizza for Moritz and some kitchen work. Sometimes… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Furkan) for host
(Help us with a social-history ...)
I stayed in Bad Langalsalza for about two weeks, but these two weeks were really like two months. I met great people there and learned a lot of things. There was always "traffic" inside the house, and this helped me feel every moment. My perspective on history and people has expanded. I realized again that differences diversify and enrich life,… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Jan 2022
Left by host (Help us with a social-history ...) for Workawayer (Furkan)
Furkan arrived at our project in Bad Langensalza on 10 and left it on 23 November 2021. In the time that he was here, he learned about and practiced archival work--primarily the copying and subsequent cataloging of historical documents, photos, diaries, books, etc. He worked without complaining and bravely flung himself into an environment mostly… read more
(Good
)
