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Overview

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  • Fluent in Chinese, English
  • 39, Male
  • Member since 2015
  • Graduate Student, Bike Mechanic
  • BA in architecture and East Asian Students, Working on my...
  • From Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
  • Profile 70% complete

About Me

I was born and raised in Hong Kong, lived through the transition from British rule to Chinese sovereignty. I moved to Toronto, Canada in my late teenage for university, and ended up staying for the past 10 years. I was fortunate enough to fit in many eventful trips during the years. Right now, I am working on my MA in human geography, and work part time as a bike mechanic.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I couchsurfed quite a bit back in 2009/10 when I drove from Toronto to Arizona, and then back, on my beat up 1994 Ford Tempo. Had an amazing experience, and met many interesting people. I haven't couchsurfed for a little while (and hence the new profile). Instead, I have been renting from AirBnb mostly when I go on trips. While great, I find AirBnb can be quite commercial at times, and often offers privacy instead of community. I miss meeting people that way. And here I am, back on couchsurfing!

Interests

Cooking, Movies, Music, Bike Rides, Nature, Animals, Photography, and more.

  • animals
  • photography
  • cooking
  • movies
  • socializing
  • music
  • cycling
  • geography

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lived in the middle of the Arizona high desert for about half a year!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to choose and fix a bike.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bermuda, China, France, India, Italy, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Hong Kong, United States

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