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Overview

  • 1 reference 1 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Chinese (Simplified), English; learning German
  • 37, Male
  • Member since 2015
  • Realtor
  • Bachelor Degree
  • From Singapore
  • Profile 85% complete

About Me

An ENFJ personality type. Probably a little quirky. Loves boardgames, loves to visit museum, exhibitions and festivals.

Would love to read more than I currently can. Enjoy the non fiction stuff, because I am a student of human behaviour. One of my favourite hobbies is to "people watch".

I like to keep an open mind and understand other view points. Always welcome an intellectual debate. And of course, like most Singaporeans, I love to eat and travel.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Experiencing different cultures is my favourite thing to do. When I was younger, I have hosted Thais and Taiwanese at my place before. Unfortunately, hosting is currently out until my new place is ready. I would still love to meet new people and show them around my beautiful country.

I strongly believe the locals know the best stuff! Often when I travel overseas, I have spent a couple of days with friends and experience the local festivities. These experiences are the best and I hope I can experience more with other couchsurfers.

Special experiences overseas:
- Spending a German Christmas with a German family (although I'm non-religious)
- Countdown to New Year's in Vienna while seeing fireworks sprout all over the city
- Finding a secluded pink beach in a secret corner in Indonesia
- Being pickpocketed in Rome (not a pleasant experience, but a unique one, especially since Singapore is so safe)
- (soon to be) Experience a western wedding despite my Asian roots

Interests

Boardgames. Nothing like a good mental exercise whereby I can orchestrate evil moves to screw other players. Other players are welcome to screw me too! :D

Museums and books. Just because knowledge is power!

Liverpool FC fan. Somehow, the club appealed to me at a very young age. I've been loyal ever since, despite the recent crappy seasons. (with the exception of Suarez-Sturridge godlike combi season)

Eat and cook. Good at following recipes and always like to try something new.

Travels. New experiences. I enjoy planning for my own trips. It gives me much satisfaction to do it.

  • books
  • festivals
  • cooking
  • recipes
  • exercise
  • clubbing
  • traveling
  • beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:
Mitch Albom books, Thinking fast and slow, Freakonomics serires, Travel writing and History books

Movies:
Movies with unique plots and generally films that will more likely to appear in a film festival than a mainstream cinema. Still love some blockbusters like Interstellar and Inception though.

Music:
Mandopop... So that I can karaoke! Duet songs are beautiful.
Listen to some Pop, Jazz and Bossa Nova too. In general, I listen to a wide spectrum of music. As long as it's not too loud like heavy metal, I'm fine.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Nothing out of the insane. Does going sleep-less for 60 hours count? I can no longer do that though.

Teach, Learn, Share

Learning never stops. I'm open to learning and sharing all sorts of things.

What I Can Share with Hosts

All my travel experiences. The ups and downs of my country. A little chinese if the hosts are willing to learn. As long as you are willing to listen, I'm willing to share :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, Singapore

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