I normally do not like to write about myself too much since I like to get to know other people and I find their stories to be more interesting than mine. But here are a few things about me:

- Born and raised in Hanoi, Vietnam.
- Lived in Japan (Tokyo) for 3 years before moving to Germany.
- I am a researcher in Sociology, with a focus on migration, sexuality, gender, and East Asia and South East Asia.
- I like animals (especially dogs and birds)
- I move around a lot
- I am an ex-weatherman (it's hilarious)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Since I am a sociologist, I am interested in social interactions and I think CS is a very interesting platform for interactions between people and communities.

Moreover, I have heard about the platform so much from friends, I have decided to give it a try :D

Interests

• animals
• books
• running
• nature
• boardgames
• 80s
• 90s

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:
- Anxious People (Fredik Backman)
- When You Are Engulfed in Flames (David Sedaris)
- Mordew (Alex Pheby)

Music:
- Funk, Indie Rock, 80s, 90s

Movies:
- Grave of Fireflies
- Parasite
- Fargo (the series)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- Watched sunset at the Salt Dessert in Northern India
- Visited a Husky farm in Finland
- Did Stargazing on the Pacific Ocean
- Attended an ethnic minority wedding in Northern Vietnam at 4am and got super drunk by 6am

Teach, Learn, Share

I don't think teaching is the right word that I would use for this part. I prefer the word sharing: I could share and exchange tips and information about travelling, cultural insights.

What I Can Share with Hosts

- Sweets and Teas :D
- My research expertise (if that does not bore you to death)

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Czech Republic, England, Finland, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Netherlands, Scotland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Japan, Viet Nam