Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet interesting people!

Interests

I love Asia and Africa. I spent three years in Africa working on economic development projects. I’m interested in travel and culture politics and current events, and learning local languages/dialects.

I love to read and usually have 5 books going at one time. My favorite thing to do is go to the library’s “International” section and pick a book about a random country. I’ve learned a lot about places I never would have thought to read about!

• running
• motorcycles
• traveling
• surfing

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:
Catch 22 ✈️ The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 🌌The Art of Power by Thich Nhat Hanh ⛩

Music:
Rock and Roll 🤘(but really enjoying Chengdu hip hop)

Movies:
Goodfellas 🔫 Dazed and Confused 🍺 Network 🎥

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Was on a Chinese TV show (you’ll have to ask for details...)
Went to Oktoberfest
Started a business
(Unofficially) host travelers at my home!

In college after studying abroad, I once spent an entire semester sleeping on my friends’ couch.... I am no stranger to actual couches, that’s for sure! (They made me pay rent😥)

Teach, Learn, Share

I’ve lived abroad in Africa and Asia for the past 4 of 5 years, and traveled quite a bit around both places (and Europe). Would love to share experiences with hosts or others about their time around the world or meeting others around the world.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I speak Mandarin, so happy to help any non-local hosts learn!