A curious learner. A passionate educator. A hardcore gymmer. An enthusiastic coffee lover. And so many more that I think I needa stay focused in life, but they’re what fuel my life.

A nomad life in history. 10 years in Johore Bahru, then 8 years in Segamat, 2 years in Nilai, 3 years in Wisconsin, and finally 'settling' down in Puchong.

Check my facebook if you need to: Shih Yuin Chew

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

A best friend from London told me her wonderful couchsurfing experiences in Europe.

I enjoy traveling at the easiest pace so that I could observe, capture, think and write whenever I feel like. I enjoy writing and taking pictures, which are two things that can't be rushed. Sometimes I wanna take traveling just like staying back home, doing whatever I usually do: writing articles and preparing teaching materials. I wanna feel like local. But the problem often lies in the economic reality.

Interests

Sports (badminton, table tennis, swimming), workout, coffee, Go/baduk, learning languages, listening to soulful music, writing, sharing and many more.

• writing
• education
• coffee
• traveling
• music
• backpacking
• sports
• tennis
• swimming
• table tennis
• badminton
• cartography
• teaching
• history
• languages
• mathematics
• physics

Music, Movies, and Books

Songwriting singers--I like how they sing out their stories and personal growths.
Thoughtful movies

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Traveled to South Korea without any planning. Hit the airport and talked to strangers. Skimmed the maps through and decided upon a strategic location, then hopped on a bus. There I started to talk to locals and had my finest luck to meet some of the greatest people/couchsurfers. Beyond a normal backpacking experience.

Education. Inspired students who used to hate physics and mathematics to enjoy learning them. Led students who were afraid of failure to embrace mistakes open-mindedly. Convinced students who waited to be spoonfed to start taking their own initiatives. Coached students who memorized facts to be able to analyze and think.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Gymming experience? Hope that’d help :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Malaysia, United States