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Overview

  • 6 references 1 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Indonesian; learning French, German, Spanish
  • 49, Male
  • Member since 2011
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

enjoying the green grass, blue sky and summery New Zealand.

ABOUT ME

Hey, I'm just like any other traveller, wanting to meet new people and explore the world. Life is way too short and the world is a big playground. I would like to set foot on and see all the world's landmarks and meet new people, learn the culture, especially the language.If you happen to be around Auckland and need somebody to show you around the city, just drop me a message I might be able to drive you on my little Demio, preferrably on the weekend. (I don't normally do this but since petrol price has gone sky rocketing, it would be much appreciated if we share the petrol cost especially when driving long distance / for the whole day)

PHILOSOPHY

You'll never know until you try. So don't give up and be persistent.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Heard from a friend about CS, had a look on at the website and fell in love at first browse. Been to CS meetings and outings a couple of times and it was awesome!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Auckland Weekly drinks, CS 6th anniversary at Piha beach, CS outing in Waiheke Island, Spanish language exchange and weekend on the Far North, Tongariro Alpine Crossing & Mount Egmont hike.

Interests

Dancing to progressive & uplifting trance or classic discos (80s-90s), running, basketball,one day hiking, learning new languages, history, geography, meeting new people, healthy lifestyle.

  • culture
  • dancing
  • running
  • drinking
  • flying
  • traveling
  • hiking
  • basketball
  • emergency services
  • geography
  • history
  • languages
  • language exchange
  • beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Progressive Trance, 80s-90s discos. Any comedy, sci-fi or true-story based movies are my cups of tea.
Sorry I don't read books, I read the first page and fall asleep.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Travelled 8 different European countries in 28 days, got robbed on the train from Rome to Munich in the last leg of my trip and was totally out of pocket but managed to fly back home in one piece. Thanks to a few good Samaritans i met in Germany.

Teach, Learn, Share

If you happen to take a train from Rome to Munich, Munich to Paris or vice versa, please travel in pair and NEVER trust any stranger who joins and sits in the same compartment with you at a later time. They may look nice & friendly but looks can be deceiving, they could be pickpockets. Always ask your companion to be on the lookout when you fall asleep. Wearing a money belt on you also reduces the chance of being a target.
Police in Munich train station confirmed that trains on those routes are known to harbour pickpockets.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Indonesia, New Zealand

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