ABOUT ME

4 continents, 20 countries, and counting...

Traveling allows me to explore myself, the diverse world we live in, and the rich, exotic culture of others. I enjoy observing and conversing with people from various backgrounds.

Travelling aside, I enjoy photography, well-versed with global issues & politics, read extensively, and appreciative of good movies.

PHILOSOPHY

Travelling opens up new perspectives and avenues in life. It changes the way you think, you meet more people who share your ideals and aspirations. It's the most valuable investment that one can make in life. If everyone can travel to understand different places and cultures, I believe there'll be less conflicts in this world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

1. First experience was with a nudist guy in Brussels. If anything, I learned not to judge a book by its cover.
2. I also stayed in a small, one-bed room in a student's apartment in Paris. Despite that, we bonded well and even watched the Real Madrid vs Barcelona game together on my host's laptop.
3. I have shared a living room with two other people in Wimbledon. Although we had prior miscommunication issue, I learned that well-chosen words can do wonders.

Interests

Traveling
Good read
Photography
Philosophy
Soccer/Football
Alternative Rock Music
Road Cycling
Outdoor Activities
Creative Writing

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Music: Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
Favorite Book: 1984 and Animal Farm by George Orwell
Favorite Movie: Gran Torino

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

-I was in the USA for 6 months as Malaysia's Youth Ambassador. Totally changed my mind.
-I have been to all but one country in South East Asia, almost completed it if not because of visa issue.
-I was 3900m above sea-level, almost completed the hike to South East Asia's tallest peak (Mount Kinabalu) if not because my friend almost fainted.
-Jumped off from the Wellington Wharf platform in New Zealand.
-Jumped into the Kuangxi Waterfall in Laos from the top of the tree.
-27-hour border crossing from Nepal to India by three forms of transportation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Kuwait, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Egypt, Malaysia, Rwanda, United States

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