CURRENT MISSION

To explore North America - Canada and the USA!

ABOUT ME

I am an intrepid traveller unafraid of trying new things, as long as it is within my means! I love going to new places and experiencing the city on foot.

Admittedly, I can be a bit shy and introverted when first meeting strangers, and often may seem reticent at first. But when I get comfortable with you I can talk with abandon.

I study Environmental Studies and have an interdisciplinary interest academically, so I like discussing science and ideas as well.

PHILOSOPHY

I believe in treating others with kindness and respect. I dislike grifters who try to get ahead by deceiving others. I also feel it is every person's responsibility to learn as much as they can about the world around us. There is much to know and knowledge is boundless.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I haven't really done any couchsurfing hosting or surfing, but I want to give it a try!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I am going to give this couchsurfing thing a try, and hope to make new friends along the way!

Interests

I like reading, and it was how I was taken to places outside of Singapore before I even got a passport. I like writing, and it's a way to reflect on my own experiences as well as to share them with others. I like biking, and I want to bike in the cities I visit if possible.

• writing
• reading
• cycling
• surfing
• environmental studies
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

I like a fairly wide range of music, but my favourite kind of music is often concentrated in indie rock - Vampire Weekend, Two Door Cinema Club, Arcade Fire, etc. My last.fm: http://www.last.fm/user/WryBenjamin

I read a lot (or I used to, before university) and I have too many favourite authors, but if I had to pick on off the top of my head I guess it'll be Kurt Vonnegut. My Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/4562533-benjamin

I like watching movies like most people, and my most recent favourite is the Grand Budapest Hotel.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One of the most memorable things I've done is my first dive at Tioman Island. The sea is a beautiful yet agoraphobic place, and I definitely want to do it again.

Teach, Learn, Share

Be humble, and be willing to listen.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cambodia, China, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Singapore