A 19 year old who loves adventures, good food, and meeting new people! I grew up in Vancouver, Canada, but was born in Shenzhen, China, and now go to university in the United States. I love reading and writing - and am currently working on an independent writing project exploring the notion of solitude through backpacking Europe! Would love to tell you more about it :)

I love the outdoors and frequently go camping in all seasons. I also go hiking every chance I get and love swimming (I'm a certified lifeguard!) We can trade camping food recipes.

Meeting new people and hearing their stories is one of my greatest passions, and seeing just how big the world is and how small I am is truly an amazing thing.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I don't find tourist traps as appealing as meeting locals so I'd love to experience the city through someone who knows the best places to go out/eat. I love showing people around Vancouver too.

I also enjoy meeting new people and belonging to a greater network of travellers from all over the world!

Interests

• dogs
• literature
• photography
• camping
• philosophy
• food
• nature
• adventure
• journaling

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
-I LOVE Lorde (Melodrama anyone?)
-Mellow pop

Movies:
-Ex-Machina
- The Matrix
-TV Show: House of Cards

Books:
-The Opposite of Loneliness
-A Thousand Splendid Suns
-Justice
-Solitude
-Dubliners
-When Breath Becomes Air

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I built an igloo (ice cave) from scratch with friends on a winter camping trip - all 4 of us slept in it!

Teach, Learn, Share

I used to teach swimming lessons so I can definitely go swimming with you :)

I can teach you Mandarin and a bit of French

I would love to cook together and bake and share our favourite books and adventures. I'm a great listener and would love to know your life stories.

I'm also learning photography!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Positivity, laughs, adventurous spirit, great food (I bake really good focaccia bread/cookies), some Chinese food, and will host you in return if you're ever in Vancouver :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, England, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, Scotland, Singapore, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, China, United States