Hey you! My name is Agnes Yüeh-Dan, so I'm a mixed kid of German and Taiwanese descent. Maybe due to growing up in four countries on the map (The Netherlands, Germany, China and Taiwan), I adore exploring new cultures and absolutely love languages as well as good literature. I can get very excited about the etymology of words or stylistic devices! Besides getting overexcited about language, I enjoy meeting friends, playing the piano, cooking and doing sports (pilates, fitness, bouldering).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Who doesn't love to travel the world and who doesn't love it even more when done so in a cost-effective manner? Yeah. Besides, I've heard friends telling me amazing stories of entertaining evenings, deep conversations and instant connection with some of their hosts. I want to experience travelling in this manner as well and tell my own stories. :)

Interests

• environment
• cooking
• fitness
• pilates
• bouldering
• piano
• languages
• psychology
• massage
• learning new things
• exploring the world
• nature lover
• reading and writing

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm one of these annoying people that replies with "I like a bit of everything" - but it's true! Right now I'm particularly into German and Italian indie music as well as trying to discover some oldies.
As to books: I was the biggest bookworm growing up, always carrying a book and reading a lot. I still have a big heart for literature. Sadly, I feel like I've not been reading enough in the last couple of months which Is liked to change very much - so any recommendations to get me out of my rut are very welcome. 🌟

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

2018/19 I spent doing a volunteer service in Naples, Italy - which was in its own already an incredible, defining experience. In the summer I spent some days on Capri. Some locals gave me an insider hint and in the end I was able to swim in the grotta azzurra! It was an absolutely breathtaking, once of a lifetime experience!

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm curious by nature, so I love trying out new things and learning something fresh! If you're passionate about a subject, you can probably catch my interest.

I really enjoy cooking, so if you want we can cook up a Vegetarian storm together. My personal secret Tiramisù recipe or a traditional Neapolitan pasta? I'll share it with you! Let's make something delicious, drink a cup of wine, have an interesting conversation (in one or two or three of my languages) or get into a passionate card or board game night! ✨☺️

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'd love to spend some time with you: talking, joking, exchanging a message, making a tasty meal... I'm generously interested in living life more intensely by also seeing it from as many eyes, as many perspectives as possible. Tell me about what makes you "you" and let's marvel together in the beauty of living.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, China, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, Taiwan, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Taiwan