Former art editor for magazines and translator for online MMORPG game. Spent a year couchsurfing and hitchhiking in Japan, held two duo exhibition with my friend during our adventure in Hokkaido. http://instagram.com/allychou/ Currently living in Chiba, Japan.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My first couch surfing experience took place in Kyoto in 2015, and the idea of sharing the space or experience with new acquaintances was just fascinating. So I kept traveling, meeting new people, and occasionally hosting.

Interests

‧ Photography ‧
I did a lot of travel photography while hitchhiking around Japan, now I'm digging into self-portraits.

‧ Fitness ‧
It’s my biggest passion. I am currently studying for ACE PT exam.

‧ Reading ‧
Love to grab a book while commuting.

‧ Language Acquisition ‧
Passed the JLPT N1 exam last year. Now I am working on my Spanish and Korean.

• arts
• books
• literature
• photography
• fitness
• modeling
• comics
• reading
• traveling
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

‧ Music ‧
Hisaishi Joe, Chen-chen Ho, Ellie Goulding, Ed Sheeran
Here's my cover of Ellie Goulding's 'How Long Will I Love You':
https://youtu.be/e42nBOqfDqY

‧ Movies ‧
Mary and Max, Spirited Away, Kiki's Delivery Service

‧ Books ‧
Pride and Prejudice, Dream of the Red Chamber

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hitchhiking in Japan without a precise plan.
Having my debut exhibition in Hokkaido in 2016.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am happy to help with your house chores.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, Taiwan