Have a penchant for travel around Asia. I'm obsessed with the continent -everything from its varied cultures & customs to food. With the exception of some parts of Thailand, I've never had a bad experience anywhere else in Asia. Take a particular liking towards Bali, South India and Chiang Mai. I've had experiences there like no other.

I value above everything else: humility in living. Living in harmony with nature, living in peace with fellow human beings.

When I travel, I want to immerse myself completely. I once spent two night in a mud hut in a remote mountain in Sri Lanka. So there is no environment that will be too uncomfortable for me.

I'm a rather simple person. I've not had an easy life but that doesn't mean I can't remain positive in my outlook. If I set my mind on something, I focus all my energy to do it. I've been lucky in that the universe, in return, has rewarded me with fascinating experiences.

When it comes to making friends, I rely on two ingredients - sincerity and humour. Sincerity in wanting to share life's moments with free-spirited people. And humour in finding amusement at some of the curveballs life throws our way. I do not enjoy the company of people whom lack these qualities.

CURRENT MISSION

Travel makes me feel free. I want to visit 40 countries in 40 years. (There's a list).

I'm adding Iran to it in 2017.

I usually travel solo and look forward to make connections with people who share the same kind of zest in life as I do.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW HE PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

New to coachsurfing and wants to explore this option when on travel adventures.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

None. But wants to chock up some! Definitely!

Interests

Run, read, write occasionally (when I'm not working), hikes especially to waterfalls, cycling, communicating with kids, culture, music and movies.

I'm pretty open-minded so not limited.

• culture
• writing
• dining
• cooking
• recipes
• desserts
• movies
• traveling
• music
• freelancing

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Comedy, mystery.

Music: Instrumental, Jazz, Electrohouse, Trance and a bit of Pop.

Books: I like adventure stories. I mostly reads magazines anyway. To the likes ofp Esquire, Monocle, Dazed & Confused etc.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spent an entire week with a monk in Cambodia.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Singapore