I think it's a good way to informally, but practically and learn new people and live in a homely manner when you're traveling.

Chuck Palahniuk's book Survivor is the book I've ever enjoyed reading the most. In music I'm a great fan of classics of any sort. Spreading from happy hardcore, rock, Indian American music, western music, Shpongle (deserves a spot under genres), acid techno, folk, some pop, psytrance. Few weeks ago, I only listened to Nick Cave. These weeks, I only listen to The Beatles, Black album mostly. Many, many other weeks I've only delved into my one true love, Dido I dislike alot of radio pop music very much, but have gotten rid of my desire to hate it.