*I'm staying in Bali right now, and sometimes randomly reaching out to CS-travelers, offering some little help in planning their trip here

* I'm particularly interested in understanding travelers who intend to stay in Bali for med- or long-term (either working remotely and/or having a vacation here); My project has something to do with this demographic, but have no worries, I won't take any money from you :)

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As a Host

One thing for sure, I'm more than happy to help you planning your trip in Bali (or even if you plan to relocate here), Indonesia, or some other regions. I love to do it virtually here through messages, though a meetup is also great when the time is right.

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As a Traveler

I'm an introverted traveler. I do travel not because I love 'traveling' per se. I do it because I realize it offers something deeper that brings me closer to a better understanding of life. And there are many other means offering a similar kind of understanding, therefore, traveling is actually not that essential, though I still do it when I got the chance.

I'm travelling "on budget", and I mean it literally. I'm not a kind of hippies nor backpackers who stay at budget hostels yet spend hundreds of dollars for party, weed, or mushroom haha - though I respect anyone's choice :) . Instead, I'd prefer to have more insights on local culture and engage in observations.

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Hopefully this description may set your expectation on what kind of guest or host I am. I honestly feel a little bit disillusioned with the behaviors of most tourists, the so-called travelers, the self-proclaimed digital nomads, the delusional spiritualists, and even the tourism industry in general -- particularly in Bali (just see how many long-term residents here who could assimilate with the local people or adhere to basic Indonesian norms). So yeah, I don't really enjoy going to over-touristy spots (except it's a must-visit), bars, and that kind of stuff.

However, I do enjoy sipping some cans of beer or wine, while having enlightening discussions on life, culture, social issues, politics, sports, science, or whatever (yea, that's why I'm a 70yr-old by soul hahaha).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

- Yes, to get some help on accommodations when I travel
- Getting some advice and insights from local people or fellow travelers
- And being frank though it might sound cliche, I really relish the opportunity to meet new people from diverse backgrounds and cultures

Interests

I have a strong interest in Tibetan, Taiwanese, and Japanese culture. As well as other exotic cultures of South America.

• culture
• writing
• meditation
• backpacking
• scuba diving
• snorkeling
• physics
• social science
• nature
• freediving
• natural science

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In most cases, everything is amazing in its own way, though for sure I often forgot to enjoy living in those amazing moments.

Teach, Learn, Share

If we can amicably discuss things objectively, criticize the nations/religions/ideologies/political stances/other sensitive topics, and more importantly if we're capable of laughing at our own stupidity, then I believe we'll have a great time :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

- Help setting some itineraries for a trip around Indonesia (Bali, Java, Komodo, etc), Southeast Asia, East Asia, South Asia, and Australia.

- Discuss some ideas about tourism and backpacking, either from the academic or practical perspective.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Indonesia, Japan