I'm Samantha from Singapore, currently studying Bioengineering in Auckland, New Zealand (NZ).

I'm an avid traveller and I enjoy seeking new experiences. Fortunate to have parents who love travelling as well and have brought me to see many countries around the world when I was younger. Although I've been quite busy with my studies, that passion still remains, I go for road trips and solo trips in NZ whenever I can. I also love film (especially sci-fi genre) and music. Have made a few short films over the years and I play the acoustic guitar, electric bass guitar and ukulele.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I guess I've finally gained the confidence to try out Couchsurfing (CS), join the community and meet new people. I'm hoping that eventually, I would be able to give back to the CS community by hosting others in New Zealand and in Singapore.

Interests

• film making
• music festivals
• music
• food
• film
• foodie
• exploring new places

Music, Movies, and Books

Have been listening to: Wild Nothing, Men I Trust

All-time favs: Radiohead, The Cure, Daft Punk, Tame Impala, The Strokes, Muse, Crystal Castles

Movies: Ex-Machina, Her + Lost in Translation, Blade Runner + Blade Runner 2049

Books: Dune series

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hang-gliding off Coronet Peak, Queenstown, NZ

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Guitar/Ukulele
Learn: New languages and skills
Share: Experiences

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories while exploring other places. Tips and advice if you want to travel somewhere where I have been before. Chocolates and honey from NZ. My two favourite ways of cooking eggs: fried and poached (each in under 5 minutes) and how to make crispy bacon, would be happy to cook breakfast for you :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, China, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, Singapore