HI!! My name is YAO, but you can just call my Greek name Stella. I'm an easy-going, sweet Chinese girl, passionate about life, a happy person, currently live in Athens. I've been studying Greek Philology in Greece for over 2 years. I'm a sagittarius, so new and intriguing things naturally attract me.
Although I created the account last year but haven't used it yet. Now during Christmas 2017, I am really looking forward to starting my first trip at Couch surfing, ready for amazing experience!!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

"As you set out for Ithaka
hope the voyage is a long one,
full of adventure, full of discovery."
Personally I love traveling which enables me to dive in the local culture and to discover the city in depth rather than being a simply tourist or passer-by.
I really appreciate the value of couchsurfing, to share our lives with the people we encounter, to feel that even strangers could be connected easily. Stay curious and offer kindness. There is always something differs but also something in common. The diversity of people across the globe itself is a beautiful thing.
Since my friend just recommended me Couchsurfing so this time I would like to give it a try!!

Interests

various kinds of dances, photography, cooking, tennis, swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

open to all.
music: jazz, R&B，pop music, Chinese ballad with beautiful lyrics and tenderness
movies: European art film
others: woody allen's films, especially Midnight in Paris
Perfetti sconosciuti
The Invisible Guest
The Grand Budapest Hotel
love actually
one day
but also classic movies and some korean movies with good quality!!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Changed my major in university to Greek philology therefore my whole life track changes!!Living in greece for 3 years would be really an unforgettable experience for me.

Teach, Learn, Share

If you are interested to pick up a few useful phrases in Chinese or in Greek, I would love to teach! And share with you all those I've learned and discovered during these years of observation, communication through traveling and living abroad. I find it interesting to compare different lifestyles, different cultures to see each one's uniqueness and common rules, or universal humanity.
I love cooking and sharing together with delightful conversation if you want!!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Share food as well as stories
Open to giving and discovering the unexpected
Any talks and smiles and laughters

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Greece