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Overview

  • 3 references 2 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Korean; learning Lao, Thai
  • 33, Male
  • Member since 2015
  • Travel curator
  • Business Administration, Management
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

Currently, I've moved my place to Jeju island where it is located in the southernmost part of Korea. Because i just started to run my own startup business related to travel with my teammate. Regardless of the outcome of this business, it must be great opportunity in my life ever, I believe. Cuz i'm still young:)

In the past, i used to work at a guest house for foreigners located in Seoul as a manager. It was really fun and enjoyable to meet up new people each day.

Plus,I had lived just in South Korea for 23 years but stayed Laos for 7 months including one month South-east Asia trip, taking internship at Korean governmental business center.
It was meaningful opportunity for life, living not developed country but full of humanity and happiness.
Eventually, I am back to Korea to graduate university.
I'd like to spread and share the various experiences with others.
I could confidently say that I’m the person with an open-mind and positive thinking
I would like to expand my opinion by interacting with people from different backgrounds as much as I can.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

[#1]
In the middle of my last South-east Asia journey in 2016, Unfortunately I lost my wallet which had whole cash and credit cards. So, I became super-frustrated and got into panic. On the other hand, I would have rather kept going a trip than given it up. Thus, I asked my CS friend whom i hanged out in Laos to consider my situation and help me. Briefly, they gave a huge help to me sincerely. As a result, I went around Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos as well. So I really appreciate my CS friends and Couch Surfing as well because it made a chance to meet valuable human-beings.

[#2]
When I went to Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago, I was given the unforgettable memory.
On the last day of Japan, My friend and I didn’t have any money except for the transportation fee to airport. So We had no choice but to sleep out in the open.
When we discussed where to sleep in the open at the MacDonald, the middle-aged woman came to us with familiar Korean language. And we had a funny talk with her for a long time. Finally, We explained about our situation. And then, she suggested we could sleep in her family house.
As a result, I spent a night under her hospitable roof. I have been thankful for her and her mother’s hospitality even now.
Since then I have decided to do backpackers under bad condition a favor.

Interests

Traveling, Drinking, Sports (Soccer, Baseball), Music (Hip-Hop, R&B), Fashion,

  • fashion
  • partying
  • drinking
  • traveling
  • music
  • backpacking
  • surfing
  • scuba diving
  • sports
  • baseball
  • soccer
  • business

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - Wiz Khalifa – See you again, Ellie Goulding – Love me like you do, All kinds of K-POP
Books – Pearl Buck – The Good Earth, Guillaume Musso’s Series, Bernard Werber – L’ultime secret
Movie – Leon(1994), The Notebook(2004), Begin Again(2013), About time(2013) I usually prefer Romantic movie

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

[#1]
The latest trip was for South america such as Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina.
In the middle of that journey, I did camping at Torres del Paine(huge national park) in Chile.
It was unforgettable memory for me.

[#2]
While taking a trip to Thailand, I got certificate of Skin-Scuba diving and enjoyed full-moon party called in Asian Ibiza. It was awesome challenge and experience. I'd like to share you guys.

[#3]
During the backpack trip to Turkey, I tried to collect people's own wish on the white board. There were so various dreams.
As I feel discouraged, I always see the collection of other's dream.
the most impressive dream was 'I want to travel all of the world on the foot' by the middle-aged woman who had retired her laboratory.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I live in studio room with one living room & private bathroom by myself.
To be honest, my place is not that big but i'm pretty sure that i can host regardless of size of room.
So if you are sincerely fine with this room issue, i'm pleased to host you. Please refer to it.
You are always welcome. Please don't hesitate and Feel free to ask me

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, China, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Russian Federation, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Laos, South Korea

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