I grew up in a beautiful small town in Malaysia. I'm Chinese, although I'm rather tanned that sometimes people think I don't look very Chinese. (I love the sun although I hate sweating)

I started attending drawing classes at the age of 5, I wanted to be a painter/artist. After watching too much of America's Next Top Model, I wanted to be someone that captures those beautiful images, and so I picked up my camera at the age of 16 and learned photography and digital imaging on my own to express certain thoughts I couldn't put into words. Since then I never looked back, I came to Singapore at the age of 18 to study Fashion Communication, and I specialised in photography. I'm still constantly finding meanings in what I do, or how to use my skill to help the society.

Traveling has been a big thing for me. My family tries to go to different countries/places every year since I was 7, so I got to travel a little. And then I took part in youth exchange programme, not once or twice, but thrice, to New Zealand (at 17), South Africa (at 19) and Italy (at 21). I was hosted by different families during all the trips and they all were the best trips I've had.

I'd like to think that I'm friendly, I love talking and finding out about all the new people I meet. And I love love love trying out new food! (I can't guarantee I'll like all of them, but I'd make sure I try them!)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I don't see the joy in staying in a hotel while traveling to places alone, and going out without knowing any locals or being able to experience the life of the locals. Ultimately I think the only way to experience different culture is to stay with the locals, eat what they eat and see/do what they do. I love meeting new people from different places to exchange stories (better yet, while eating some good local food!)

Interests

I love meeting new people and finding out about their stories/cultures. That being said, I'm still someone who enjoys some time alone to recharge.
I enjoy running, hiking and cycling more than a day spent in the shopping mall.
I love trying out new food and learning how to pronounce their names.

• culture
• photography
• dining
• running
• traveling
• drawing
• cycling
• hiking

Teach, Learn, Share

Whenever I travel, there's nothing physical I feel I could give to express my appreciation. So I always make portraits of people I live with, little things and moments in their life without them noticing. Sometimes a moment captured can be cherished long after the moment was gone. So if you don't mind, I'd love to take some portraits of you and your home, life, food!

Or I could teach you some photography (although I don't think I'm excellent in all the technical part of photography or cameras) and also some language - Chinese or Malay! I could also share with you some nice places in South East Asia if you're interested in. I can play a little bit of ukulele, mostly just for myself to sing with, but I could perhaps help a little... :)

While in exchange, I'd like to learn a bit of the language you speak, or the history of the place you stay/know, I'm sure that will make my trip much more meaningful than just seeing all the beautiful buildings.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cambodia, China, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Laos, New Zealand, Philippines, Scotland, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Malaysia, Singapore