Half Mongoloid - Half Austronesian.

Born in Indonesia, raised in Singapore, currently live and work in Australia.

Been exposed to diversity since the day I was born and I believe that shapes the way I think and behave now. I don't have any issues mingling with anyone from any social level, any religion, any race, any ethnicity, any orientation, or any country as long as we can communicate with one common language! So yeah, I would prefer to hang with folks who also embrace the same value that is being open minded. ;)

I am reputed to be a talkative and outspoken person. I have strong passion in Tech industry, travelling to exotic countries, and playing boardgames. I love to talk about current affairs and issues around the world and have discussion about it.

And please call me Ben for short! ;)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As cliche as it may sound but I really want to make new friends from all over the world.

So far the couchsurfing experience has been great! Been brought around and hosted by Couchsurfers in HK. There was kinda embarrassing moment, but well, that's the whole point of adventure right? Expect the unexpected.

My first hosting exprience was with Bartek, a Polish guy, in beginning of Nov'11. And I think he survived my place. Haha

I hosted a couple of people afterwards, but I stopped using Couchsurfing after I moved a couple of times and now ended up in Sydney where I only have a room. Therefore I am no longer able to host anymore. Sorry!

Interests

Tech, Travelling to exotic countries, Board-game, Clubbing, Raving, Movies, Current Affairs,Toastmasters

• technology
• movies
• board games
• traveling

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I am one of few Indonesians who has been to Uzbekistan.

I have no idea why so few Singaporeans or Indonesians want to go there.
It's actually an amazing place, safe and very accessible!

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Brunei Darussalam, China, Czech Republic, Georgia, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Uzbekistan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Indonesia, Singapore