I am an outgoing introvert guy, friendly, with a ready smile and an open and verbal manner! I do love reading (text)books, I am not that really a bookworm guy though I have a BA in Economics, BA in Design and Media and MA Advertising and Design. I have worked in 4 different countries; Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong and United Kingdom. My first professional job title was Junior Art Director. I am often quiet at my work place but it doesn’t mean that I don’t want to talk :)

I can be chatty, exuberant, funny and great company at a party although I like hanging out one on one better than in groups. I feel that’s just easier to communicate (and also easier to express my culture and personality :)

Apart from my design, I am a wonder traveler, music lover, sweet tooth guy and wine enthusiast! I don’t mind spicy food; just hopefully you don’t mind as well seeing me sweating all the way with just a little chili. I am not that coffee addict but I am at my happiest in places like coffee shops and cafés :)

I wish I could explore all the countries before my thirties. Hence I would like to meet you people from all over the world and learn new cultures :)

Show me your culture and I will show you mine :)

P.S I’m also a nice guy! I’ve been told.. By my mother..

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've just moved to Bristol recently because of my job. This is my third year in Europe, so I want to make the most of my time to learn new cultures. It would be good to meet new friends from all over the world! I have been travelled to 30 countries so far (and to be continued). I always learn something new whenever I meet new friends during my stay, so I decided to enjoy cultural exchange by Couchsurfing :)

Interests

art, photography, design, music, cinematography, art direction, creative, gastronomy, cheese, wine, chocolate, movies and of course travelling!

• arts
• culture
• books
• design
• photography
• dining
• italian food
• cooking
• chocolate
• wine
• cheese
• coffee
• partying
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• music
• communications
• economics

Music, Movies, and Books

My favourite book: It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want to Be, I do love all Phaidon series. It’s so inspiring for me to grow as a better man.

For music I do love pop, jazz, R&B.

Movies: a lot! Perhaps action movies is the best!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Won two design Awards in Singapore!

Teach, Learn, Share

Everyone has a story, what’s yours?

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cooking Italian food (well, I am not a master chef but at least it's eatable!), and of course Indonesian Culture, especially Javanese!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Indonesia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Macao, Malaysia, Netherlands, Poland, Russian Federation, Scotland, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Scotland, Singapore