I am born in New Zealand with family from China :)

Masters in Urban Studies and Town Planning at the University of Sheffield
Now based in Auckland

Navigate and orientate without maps

Overly excited about dogs

After teaching English in Colombia for 5 months with AIESEC, I completed my studies in England in Urban Studies and Town Planning. I learnt Spanish in Colombia and was introduced to latin music, I started dancing Salsa/bachata.

I follow my stomach and mind and the idea of good food generally guides where I'd like to visit. Also natural landscapes and well-organised cities but I couldn't choose to be in one or the other for too long I think. I am adamant on preventing food waste, I volunteer with an organisation once a week that saves food that grocery stores about to be thrown in the bin.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The familiarity of just having somebody meet you when you arrive and ask how was your journey is something I appreciate and would love to give back. To be able to have more relaxing days in the company of another (especially when travelling alone)

Couchsurfing not only helps travellers save money, but also spend money wisely by sharing home-cooked meals added with travel experiences, family stories and moral debates. Through insider tips to see those top-rated attractions the most efficient way. I have come to learn that it's usually less about the place and more about the people which is not an experience that can really be curated from TripAdvisor.

Interests

Cooking for friends, watching people go by
Trying extreme sports like bunny jumping, mountain biking, climbing (New Zealand is famous for extreme sports)
Yoga
Jumping into pools of water and of course, going to the sea
Dancing latino, closing my eyes to live music and moving about
Becoming more interested in calisthenics (though I can never spell it)

• dancing
• salsa dancing
• tango
• dining
• cooking
• yoga
• traveling
• hiking
• sports
• extreme sports

Music, Movies, and Books

https://open.spotify.com/user/igeneralissimo/playlist/7y9uDV2Ya0R0roQZQlW9yS?si=3Q1-aYyzTvi2zbisrT74MQ

Kendrick Lamar, Tyler the Creator, Drake
Arctic Monkeys, Maroon 5,
Don Omar, La 33, Eliji Beatzkilla, Kali Uchis, Major Lazor,
Sepultura, Anthrax, Sodom, Rage Against the Machine
Gramatik, Flume, Alesso, Fat Freddy's Drop, Hybrid Minds
Jorja Smith, Mabel, Kehlani,

Little Miss Sunshine, The Dreamers, Blue is the Warmest Color, Dark Horse, Mulan, The Addams Family, Matrix, Children of Men, We need to talk about Kevin

Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Stephen King, The Unbelievable Lightness of Being. War and Peace - Tolstoy

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Went hitch-hiking/travelling with two Mexicans in Mexico the first time I was travelling alone abroad. We became travel companions for two weeks and it made me appreciate the freedoms of travelling by yourself.
Swam to an iceberg in New Zealand
Hosted a showcase event to 2000 people
being honest with my friends and romantic partners (hell yeah appreciate yourself!!!)

Teach, Learn, Share

Learn more about the history of places, cultural celebrations, norms and the way people eat and prepare food. I would hope to share at least one meal with my hosts and guests alike

What I Can Share with Hosts

Dancing!! Salsa, tango, body-rolls
Homely Chinese food (just give me the soy sauce) or preparing a meal in general. Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, lactose intolerant - I can accommodate.
My outlandish jokes and questions that I pull out of thin air
If you have any writing that you'd like proof-reading I actually enjoy doing it
I'll jump with you into any body of water

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cuba, Denmark, England, Fiji, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iran, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Romania, Scotland, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Colombia, England, New Zealand