ABOUT ME

We've taken a very long break from couchsurfing since it was monetized but we are back in late 2025!

We are married and working professionals but we spend every vacation day exploring the world. We love sports and outdoor activities like hiking, rock climbing, biking, and skiing. We're both laid back and easy going.

We live busy lives and it is difficult to predict when we are available so please don't request to stay at our home more than 2 weeks out. We definitely prefer to host others who host and give back to the community but we understand that opportunity isn't available to everyone. Please send a personalized request.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Traveling is our passion. We love exploring the world and learning from those we meet. We've now moved our lives on the opposite side of the world to create new shared experiences with like minded people. We want to impart of a bit of our passion with those we host and those we stay with.

Interests

• culture
• dancing
• traveling
• socializing
• dance music
• hiking
• sports
• swimming
• history
• budget travel
• art
• beach
• climbing
• new cultures
• beach volleyball
• making friends

Teach, Learn, Share

Ishel is an art teacher and Mike works in finance.

What I Can Share with Hosts

We just moved to Penang and live in a high-rise apartment in Penang. Our place is very comfortable with your own bedroom and bathroom. Our complex also has some amazing amenities that you'll be welcome to use.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, New Caledonia, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, Ukraine, United States, Vanuatu, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, Ukraine, United States