I’m Cornel; a marketer, traveler, and climate storyteller currently based in New York City.

I grew up in Indonesia and have lived across Southeast Asia and the U.S., which shaped how I see the world: a mix of cultures, resilience, and curiosity. My background is in SEO and marketing, but beyond work, I’m deeply interested in climate issues, migration, and how people adapt to change.

I’ve traveled solo across 10+ countries, from Iceland to India, and I genuinely enjoy those random, unplanned conversations that only happen when you meet strangers who quickly feel like friends.

I’m the kind of person who can talk about business strategy one moment and then switch to food, culture, or life stories the next.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Not just to “save money” or “travel cheap” ; I’m here for connection.

For me, traveling isn’t about checking places off a list. It’s about understanding how people live, what they care about, and how different (or similar) our lives actually are.

I enjoy:

* deep conversations (life, culture, ambitions)
* spontaneous plans
* exploring cities like a local, not a tourist
*also hear your story lol

I’m especially interested in meeting people who are open-minded, curious, and have their own stories to share.

Interests

Climate & sustainability
Cultural exchange & global issues
Food
Beers
Indie / chill music
Solo travel & random adventures
Marketing, startups, and business ideas

• beer
• volunteering
• food
• marketing
• indie music
• climate change
• culture exchange

Music, Movies, and Books

I like Indie Folk song from Novo Amor, Harry Nilsson, Amble, Iron and Wine, Patrick Watson, Jeff Buckley, Ed Patrick, Noah Kahan, Sleeping at Last, Tom Odell, Phoeba Bridgers, and Keaton Henson.

Also a big fan of Radiohead!!!!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Traveling backpacking alone to RIO and Puerto Rico. Hiking to christ redemeer and got lost in the Jungle (will never), lol.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach:

* SEO & digital marketing basics
* How to grow something online (content, websites, ideas)
* A bit about Indonesian culture & language

I want to learn:

* Your culture, your story, and how you see the world
* Local food (always 😄)
* New perspectives on life

I want share:
*Inspiring stories of life
*some indonesian recipes

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share meaningful conversations, travel stories from different parts of the world, and insights from my work in marketing and climate-related projects.

I’m also easygoing, respectful, and clean and I genuinely enjoy spending time with hosts, whether it’s cooking together, exploring the city, or just talking late at night.

Countries I’ve Visited

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Cambodia, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Norway, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Indonesia, Thailand, United States