I spent two decades as a media professional in the creative and television industry, studying, living, and working across five countries. In recent years, I’ve stepped away from the professional world to pursue new passions—one of which is traveling, reconnecting with old friends and forging new relationships along the way.

I’m a naturally curious, sociable, and adventurous person, but I equally treasure my private moments of solitude as much as my time spent with others.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Nothing brings me greater joy than connecting with people and immersing myself in new experiences and perspectives. When I travel, my goal is to truly live the culture—learning from and understanding it through the eyes of the locals.

Interests

• arts
• ballet dancing
• lgbt rights
• cooking
• gardening
• movies
• traveling
• hiking
• scuba diving
• snowboarding
• volleyball
• waterfalls
• ice skating
• gym
• local food
• museums
• beach volleyball
• landscape architecture
• vintage
• current affairs
• organic farming
• interpreting
• international politics
• snowboard
• musical theatre
• off the beaten path
• mandarin
• river tracing

Music, Movies, and Books

I was a film major and can be a movie slut! I could watch anything from blockbuster to cult / art house movies.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A few things I'm proud for myself for in 2024:

1. passed some gruesome exams to become a certified Legal Interpreter (Mandarin - English). Can't wait for my first assignment.

2. discovered a couple off-the-beaten-track and out-of-this-world spots in north Taiwan for river tracing.

3. completed a figure skating competition and got a gold medal for the second time.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I enjoy cooking a Taiwanese meal for my host if your kitchen allows.

I'm a professionally trained Mandarin language teacher and also a certified Life Coach. If you're interested in taking a session I'm totally open to it. Probably more suitable for long-stay quests or hosts though.

If there's a ice rink in your city I'll probably drag you to go wth me.

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, China, Curaçao, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Guam, Haiti, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Macao, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Netherlands, North Korea, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Singapore, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States