Erdem

Information de voyage

Actuellement, je suis

Les activités qui m'intéressent :

Exploring South Africa through farm life, nature, outdoor activities, shared meals, creative projects, music, and meaningful connections with people.

Description

NOT A FREE VACATION SEEKER. A REAL WORKAWAYER!
Hard Work Included, Sense of Humor Free Of Charge!

Hi! I’m Erdem — born and raised by the sea in Türkiye, with a very Mediterranean spirit: warm, social, curious, and easy to connect with people. I enjoy good company, meaningful conversations, shared meals, and contributing in practical ways wherever I stay.

I come from a solid professional background. For many years I worked as an engineer in construction, land surveying, drone mapping, and fiber-optic (ISP) infrastructure projects. Staying long-term in corporate environments taught me responsibility, reliability, teamwork, and safety awareness — values I still bring into every place I stay.

Alongside my professional life, I’ve always been very hands-on and active. I’m comfortable helping with farm and maintenance work, including:
• maintenance & repair
• outdoor tasks
• hand tools (drill, basic power tools)
• chainsaw
• tractor operation
— always following safety rules and host guidance.
I also enjoy learning new practical skills and improving step by step (e.g. circular saw, basic welding under supervision).

Recently, I’ve been volunteering on a farms in Swellendam and Addo Elephant Park, helping with:
• animal cares such as horse
• basic building and repair tasks
• daily farm routines & tractor operations
• occasional cooking and shared meals
This experience strengthened my physical endurance, adaptability, and comfort with rural life.

I’m also an experienced motorcycle rider and can handle basic maintenance tasks such as:
• oil change
• fuse/battery replacement
• basic checks & adjustments
I’m very interested in learning more mechanical skills related to motorcycles, cars, and 4x4 vehicles, if a host is happy to teach.

I love cooking and sharing food, especially Turkish dishes like İmam Bayıldı and Menemen — people often really enjoy these meals, and I see cooking as a great way to build community and connection.

On the creative side, I create short promotional videos using drone and phone footage, edited in CapCut and Canva, which hosts can use for:
• social media
• websites
• promotion of their place or project

I also have a growing interest in DJing, music production, and sound design, and I’m motivated to keep learning and improving — especially in social, community, or event-based environments.

I have strong outdoor and stamina-based skills, including:
• rock climbing / rope skills
• hiking & mountain experience
• diving (CMAS 1★)
• paragliding (P2)
These experiences helped me build physical resilience, calmness under pressure, and comfort in nature — useful for long days, outdoor projects, or active environments.

I also have a strong background in martial arts and body awareness, including:
• Aikido – 3rd Dan (black belt)
• Kickboxing (1 year experience)
• Mindfulness & body awareness practices

If relevant, I can also organize basic mindfulness-based self-defence or awareness workshops, focused on calmness, posture, balance, and personal safety (non-aggressive, respectful approach).

What matters most to me is real human connection: being useful, sharing effort, bringing good energy, and leaving a place better than I found it. I’m calm, reliable, adaptable, and genuinely enjoy helping — whether it’s physical work, creative support, cooking, or simply being a positive presence.

All the best,
Erdem

Centres d’intérêt

Films et télé

Technologie

Dev. durable

Vidéographie

Événements/vie sociale

Dev. personnel

Ferme

Bénévolat

Astronomie

Cuisine et alimentation

Arts du spectacle

Livres

Musique

Photographie

Menuiserie

Sports d'équipe

Danse

Plage

Cyclisme

Sports nautiques

Sports d’hiver

Yoga / bien-être

Nature

Camping

Randonnée

Activités en plein air

Fitness

Voile / bateau

Montagne

Sports d'aventure

Langues

Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Débutant

Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
Ce workawayer a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa ou ses propre(s) langue(s) ou en apprendre une nouvelle. Veuillez le contacter directement pour en discuter.

Trouver un partenaire de langue

Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre

Ça m'intéresse :  

Éco-projets

Tenir compagnie à une pers. âgée

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J'ai des connaissances :  

Projets artistiques

Travail associatif

Langues

Aider dans une ferme

S’occuper des animaux

Accueil / tourisme

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Je peux apprendre aux autres :  

Jardinage

Bricolage et projets de construction

Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille

Aide informatique / Internet

Enseignement

Aider à la maison

Entretien général

Quelles sont vos compétences ?

Computer Skills:
*MS Office
*Wordpress
* Canva
*Capcut
*Content Creation
*Basic IT support

Driving Licence:

A, A1, A2, B1, B, D1, F (manual gear car/ motorcycle)

Rock Climbing( Summer mountaineering training accredited by the Turkish Mountaineering Federation.)
CMAS one star diver
P2 paraglider
Drone operator

Âge

43

Autres infos...

Professional background: Civil / geomatics engineering, construction & infrastructure projects, drone mapping

Physical skills: Climbing & rope access (former Level 1), farm & outdoor work

Martial arts: Aikido – 3rd Dan (black belt)

Sports & nature: Hiking, climbing, paragliding (P2), diving (CMAS 1★)

Turkish and Mediterranean Cuisine

Creative interests: Video creation, drone storytelling, DJing & music production (learning phase)

Languages: Turkish (native), English (fluent), Spanish (beginner)

Personality: Calm, friendly, practical, reliable, good with people

Lifestyle: Non-smoker, social but respectful, enjoys nature and community living

Values: Respect, kindness, humor, teamwork, safety, and shared effort

Informations complémentaires

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  Allergies
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  Régime alimentaire spécial
  no