CURRENT MISSION
"Be the Change you want to see the world!"

#A girl who want to travel until the end of the world!#

Hey,I'm Chia-Yu, you can also call me Julia.
I am a teacher and also a counselor in junior high school.
I’ve been teaching students to figure out themselves and explore the world..
So that's my normal life too.
Being with people always make me energetic!

“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” (Henry Miller),my favorit quotes.:)

I like to travel and look around the world,meet some people, also animals for sure!
I gain inspiration and courage by satiating my curiosity and passion to the world and people.
So I 'd want to share all these experiences with my students.

Actually,I'm not that brave untiI I took my first solo trip to Iceland for one month about three years ago.
And that really changed me!
I figured out there are always news things every day,but you have to step out and open your mind first.
So I started to spent almost two months every year to explore the world.

I am easygoing , independent, positive , love outdoor activities ,and like to try different things.
I love to hear your story, and tell my story, if you are interested in it!!!!

***For someone who wanna have a unique couch surfing experience with students in Taiwan***

I want to invite some backpackers to classrooms in Taiwan to share anything about their cultures.
Basically I want to give my students a new perspective toward world,
since they can't travel to other countries right now.
By doing so, in some way I am presenting the world to them.
So if you have any interest,the following are two programs about what I am doing now.

Here is the link,you can check it first.

#1 CouchsurfersInClass
----https://www.facebook.com/CouchsurfersInClass/photos/?tab=album&album_id=332767977128740
----http://noteinruin.blogspot.tw/p/dear-all-foreign-travelers.html

#2The World In Your Classroom.tw.
----http://twiyctw.weebly.com/

So if you're interested in this project, don't be shy to contact me!
What I can offer is a totally unique experience to get in touch with Taiwanese students.
Also, I can manage to be your tour guide when I have time.
Sure you can also connect with me if you just wanna visit Taiwan and meet some locals.
We can do some market shopping,night jogging or whatever.
I'll show what I am doing in my normal life.

Last,there is only one thing I have to mention.
I believe people come for couchsurfing are those who like to exchange their life experiences with each others.
So if you just want to get some place to rest for free,there are many nice and cheap hostels in Taiwan.^_<

Welcome to Taiwan!!
We'll have fun:)

Por que estou no Couchsurfing?

One of my friend introduce this website to me.
It seems like a perfect way to explore the world and close to people.
So ,why not?

Interesses

Travel,nature,marathon, swimming, band, gallery, cinema, scary movies,music, festival,piano,decoration, photography, reading,share story, learning languages, cooking, café ...well,there are so many things I want to learn from this world!

• writing
• photography
• festivals
• dining
• cooking
• marathon
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• piano
• outdoor activities
• backpacking
• swimming
• teaching
• languages
• law
• hitchhiking
• volunteering

Músicas, Filmes e Livros

Music
I love music!!Any kind of them.

Films
"The Secret Life of Walter Mitty ",it really changed my life!!!

Uma Coisa Incrível que Eu Fiz

Making a bucket list of things to do, and try to complete all of them before I die.
There are 100 things,and so far I think I've done 30 of it.
If you are interested, I'm glad to share with you.
((Well,couchsurfing and hosting travelers are on the list too:-))

Wearing a wedding dress in the snow in Alaska,and there is Northern Lights all over the sky.
(Such amazing but also freezing!!It 's only -17 degree!!)

Hitchhiking all the way in Norway and Iceland.
(Trust the strangers and became friends with them was really amazing experience for me.)

Volunteer in Iceland.
(Want to try it again, really love this beautiful country and people!)

Bulit my own house last year!
(Defintely,it's my dream house!)

Ensine, Aprenda, Compartilhe

I can speak fluent Chinese. If you want to learn,I'd like to teach you:)
I can play the piano. If you have one at home,maybe I can try to play some popular Chinese song for you.
I'm not the best cook, but I'd like to make some traditional food from my country for you.(dumpling and tomato eggs are always popular:D)

Always willing to learn whatever I can,all the experiences and your stories will be the best teacher!

O Que Posso Compartilhar com Anfitriões

As much as I can - --stories, cooking, cleaning, travelling, especially---Friendship!!!!

Also,in Taiwan,I used card to help people find themselves or solve their problems.
I'll bring my cards,maybe we can have some conversations if you like to:)

Países que Visitei

Bolivia, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Russian Federation, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United States

Países em que Morei

Taiwan