I'm a graduate student between London and Singapore. Was a food journalist, and I still pretend I'm just professionally curious when spending too much on good food and produce. I've since switched to doing a PhD in English literature. It just might solve social inequality and cure cancer.

Check out my food pics @teckaway on Instagram.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I can't offer a couch but I can hang out and bring you around! I work pretty flexible hours. I love meeting locals wherever I go, great coffee and food at all price points mandatory, touristy attractions optional.

Interests

Literature, films, food, coffee, theatre, singing. Food. FOOD.

A Russian tourist in Singapore once asked me for directions after midnight. I walked him to his destination and force-fed him our famous chicken rice. He didn't seem hungry. I asked thrice just to be sure. He was hungry the third time round.

• writing
• books
• singing
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• movies
• traveling
• music
• karaoke
• opera
• freelancing
• journalism

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Eileen Chang, Hemingway, Woolf, Edith Wharton, Michael Cunningham, David Brin, Raymond E. Feist, Ursula le Guin, Maxine Hong Kingston, Douglas Adams

Music: Mariah Carey, electronic music with questionable labels like "tropical house."

Films: Love sci-fi, mysteries, psychological thrillers, musicals.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Making friends with the straight Nepalese manager of a gay bar in Hong Kong, joining him and his friends for a crazy night out. Involved fantastic Indian food for supper in a dingy eatery, then a sleazy bar with chipped shot glasses, where a wonderful woman belts Mariah on a stage.

Teach, Learn, Share

I was a two-bit food writer so I do know some nice places to dine at in Singapore, if you trust me!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, China, France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Africa, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Singapore, United Kingdom