Apa Khabar! My name is Joel from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

I am currently pursuing my business studies in the USA and have some time off(Travel time!) before I resume my studies. I'm looking to make a new circle of friends and learn about tradition and cultures of the people I meet along the journey #yolo.

My everyday life is alot about sports, and I'm a big fan of Hiking, Trialthon and hitting the gym.

Meeting new people and making meaningful connections is something I love, and I'd love to show you around Kuala Lumpur if I'm available.

PHILOSOPHY
“If you can’t figure out your purpose, figure out your passion. For your passion will lead you to your purpose.” —Bishop T.D. Jakes
“It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves” — Sir Edmund Hillary

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
• I enjoy traveling and meeting new friends along the way
• If you are visiting Kuala Lumpur, let's hang out! I can help you to plan your itinerary and maybe help you to plan the most efficient way to travel around KL / Malaysia via public transport.

Interests

• running
• cycling
• hiking
• museums

Music, Movies, and Books

MUSIC
From my Spotify list
• Eminem
• Beach house
• Joji
• Kings of Leon
• Mac deMarco

MOVIES
• Superhero movies: The Dark Knight, Any spiderman flics
• The Green Book
• Blade Runner 2049
• The Lighthouse

BOOKS
• Norweign Wood
• How Will You Measure Your Life?
• The Harry Potter series

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I built a house for a family of 6 over a week with a group of 30 volunteers. I was sunburned, exhausted and drained but the experience helped me understand about compassion.

I've since yearned to be a positive contributer to others and have helped built over 6 fully-functioning houses for under-served communities in Malaysia

Teach, Learn, Share

TEACH
• I can teach you simple Malay language as it is very useful if you are planning to travel in Malaysia and Indonesia
• I am a big fan of local Malaysian food, and if we meet up in Kuala Lumpur, I will bring you on a food tour and experience Malaysia's traditional meal
LEARN
• My ultimate dream is to travel around the world and learn your history and culture.
SHARE
• Food =P

What I Can Share with Hosts

• I can teach you simple Malay language (very useful if you are planning to travel in Malaysia and Indonesia) and also about Malaysian culture
• In my free time, I also help young students to review their CVs for a career in banking and finance. If you are looking for a job or making a transition to banking / finance, I may be able to review your CV and give my 2 cents

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Malaysia