Hi, I’m Nadya ✈️🌍
Future world traveler. Current professional food hunter.

I travel with one mission: eat first, ask questions later. I know the iconic foods in my city, the hidden street food gems, and which place is overrated (yes, I have opinions 😂).

I’m basically a certified hanging-out buddy. Cafés? I’m there. Random coffee shops? Already saved. New spot in town? Let’s investigate immediately.

Every Saturday I play frisbee with my friends, including some international besties living in Indonesia. It’s chaotic. It’s competitive. It’s dramatic. You’re invited 😁

If you ever visit Medan, don’t be shy. Text me. I’ll show you the real side of the city, not just the Google Maps version.

I love singing. Can I play instruments? No. Do I still sing confidently? Absolutely.
I own a guitar as emotional support. If you can play, please teach me before I start strumming it like I’m fighting it 🥹🙏

NOTE : I’m still recovering from a knee injury, so my movement is limited. If I host you, I can definitely give you travel advice, but I won’t be able to show you around. ( 17/2/2026)

Find me on Instagram
@nadyashah_

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

If I can’t travel the world yet, fine… I’ll just bring the world to me 🌍

Thanks to Couchsurfing, I get to meet people from all over the planet and hear their stories firsthand. And honestly? It’s way better than reading about it in a book. When someone tells you about their home, their culture, their random daily life moments… it feels like you’ve teleported there for a second.

I’m here to make new friends from everywhere 🌎
Steal cool stories (in a legal way 😂)
And improve my English while we’re at it 📚

Win-win situation, right?

Interests

I absolutely love cooking, even though I’m not a professional chef 😁 There’s something so satisfying about turning simple ingredients into something delicious. I’m especially confident with Indonesian dishes. Most of my inspiration actually comes from YouTube, which has become my little virtual cooking teacher 😂

When I’m not in the kitchen, you’ll probably find me playing frisbee or badminton. They’re my favorite sports because they keep me energized and clear my mind. No matter how busy I am, I always make time for them.

I also have a big love for traveling. I haven’t explored many places yet, but I’m always excited about new destinations. Whenever I get the opportunity to travel, I make the most of it and fully enjoy the experience.

• singing
• fashion
• photography
• cooking
• movies
• traveling
• music
• nature
• frisbee
• fashion design

Music, Movies, and Books

Singing is basically my love language 🎶 I vibe with everything from K-pop, pop, and jazz to Malay songs… and of course dangdut has my whole heart 🤩

I’ve even challenged myself to sing in Russian, French, Spanish, Japanese, and Romanian because why stay in one language when music is universal?

I’m a proud fan of Marvel and forever waiting for my Hogwarts letter from Harry Potter 🪄✨ But don’t be surprised if I also drag you to watch horror movies, especially the ones from my country. They hit different.

Anything magical, witchy, or mysterious instantly has my attention.

And when I’m not singing or watching movies, you’ll probably find me lost in a romance novel, emotionally invested in fictional characters like it’s a full time job 🤭📖

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

2,684 kilometers. 5 days. One unforgettable road trip from Medan to Surabaya 🚗✨
Nothing beats traveling by road.
You see more, feel more, and pause whenever your heart says, “Let’s stay here a little longer.” ☺️

Honestly, that kind of trip rewires your brain in the best way. Long roads, random stops, sunrise gas stations, local food detours… pure main-character energy.

Teach, Learn, Share

Language, culture and experience

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love discovering new cultures, and I’d love to introduce you to mine as well. If you’d like, I can cook some traditional food for you. I’m very respectful and mindful of personal space. I’m also happy to help clean up. Don’t worry, I’m a neat and organized person, so I won’t leave any mess behind 😊

Countries I’ve Visited

Hong Kong, Malaysia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Indonesia