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Tanjung Bungah, Penang, Malaysia
@MikeandIshel
Member since 2012
ABOUT ME Mike is on a solo trip from May until August 2026 so we won't be able to host until then. We've taken a very long break from couchsurfing since it was monetized but we are back in 2025! We are married and working professionals but we spend every vacation exploring the world. We love sports and outdoor activities like hiking, rock climbing, biking, and skiing. We're both laid back and easy going. We’re both from the U.S. but we've lived in and Seoul and we’re now based in Penang, Malaysia. We live busy lives, so it can be difficult to predict our availability far in advance. Because of that, please do not send a request more than two weeks ahead of your stay. If you do not know your exact travel dates yet, please wait until your plans are confirmed before sending a request. If your dates change at the last minute, we will likely be unable to accommodate. We are only available to host on weekdays. We especially appreciate hosting people who also host and give back to the Couchsurfing community, though we understand that is not possible for everyone. Please send a personalized request when reaching out.
Interested in Adventure Sports
Interested in Art
Fluent in English
Learning Spanish
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
Traveling is our passion. We love exploring the world and learning from those we meet. We've now moved our lives on the opposite side of the world to create new shared experiences with like minded people. We want to impart of a bit of our passion with those we host and those we stay with.
Teach, Learn, Share
Ishel is an art teacher and Mike works in finance.
What I Can Share With Hosts
We just moved to Penang and live in a high-rise apartment in Penang. Our place is very comfortable with your own bedroom and bathroom. Our complex also has some amazing amenities that you'll be welcome to use.