Hello! My name is Carol, like Christmas Carol. I am Chinese-Canadian (born in Southern China, grew up in Western Canada) but have lived in the US (on both coasts) and in France.

I am first and foremost a curious person - I don't have a set of hobbies, personality traits, or even dreams - I am always trying to learn and adopt new things. The things that I am most curious about are people and cultures - why do people do the things they do, why is a culture particular and distinct, what do you dream of?

I also try to read widely - I enjoy reading the social sciences and philosophy. My favourite authors are Alain de Botton, John Boyne, Albert Camus and San Mao.

Outside of intellectual things, I am also very outdoorsy (having grown up in beautiful Canada). I love hiking, kayaking (and canoeing and standle-up paddleboarding), surfing and generally anything in nature,

Can't wait to get to know you!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have been airbnbing for the past six years and had amazing experiences there. I have always heard about couchsurfing but was reluctant because I am a sensitive sleeper and don't do well with noise/light in my sleep environment. However, as airbnbing can get lonely - especially in the time of coronavirus - and I am missing that aspect of meeting and getting to know locals (which is the most beautiful part of travelling), I decided to give this a try.

Interests

• writing
• books
• hiking
• tennis
• philosophy
• psychology
• food
• cultures
• communication
• personality
• longconversations

Music, Movies, and Books

Favourite music:
Lana Del Rey
Lorde
LP
Lorde Huron
Cigarette After Sex
Sleeping at Last

Favourite Movies:
The Arrival
Call Me By Your Name
Interstellar
(I am more of a documentary person)

Books!! (connect with me on Goodreads - this is non-exhaustive!)
The Brave New World
The Heart's Invisible Furies
Giovanni's Room
SanTi (amazing sci-fi)
Sahara Desert Diary
The Art of Travel

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I flew to Tikal, Guatemala and got up to watch the sunrise on top of a pyramid while listening to the echoes of jungle monkeys.

24 hours before: I was super sick in bed from a bout of food poisoning in Guatemala City and literally would throw up water. I went to the hospital by myself and managed to get some antibotics that suddenly cured my food poisoning.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My experiences living in four different countries on three different continents!
My curious ear to their life stories.
My friendship and warm invitation to stay with me in Brussels or Vancouver or Ningbo.