"I grew up in Shandong Province of China, which is the hometown of a famous Chinese educator Confucious, and a famous drink called Tsingtao beer." Well, this is my classic self-introduction spoken to thousands of international travelers coming to Shanghai and experience my walking tours.
After twenty years buried in books and exams, two years suffered in a typical white-collar job supply chain management trainee in the second-largest food company in the world, I made a life-changing decision in 2017: Backpacked solo in Central & South America for 4 months. During the trip, I discovered the diverse world, witnessed millions of life choices, y aprendi un idioma nueva! The memories with my CouchSurfing host along the way were also the highlights of the trip!
What I am most proud of is that I started my tourism business by the unexpected inspiration from the travel experience! www.freetourasia.com ->This is what I built up and live on haha!
2019.11-2020.2 I am currently on (AGAIN) four-month South American trip, discovering deeper of this fascinating continent, also achieve my dream of visiting Antarctica:) Look forward to meeting new friends!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

This is such an awesome way to live like locals when traveling and such a good way to help others in the place I am familiar with! As a typical "People Person", l always believe that encountering amazing people is what makes the trip memorable, even beyond the scenery. So, here I am ready to surf!:)

Interests

Travel (that's why I and everyone are here haha) - 30+ countries, 6 continents
Latin Dance - Best at Cuban Salsa, struggling at Bachata, obsessed with Reggaeton
Improv Comedy - has been off the stage for a while, but always believe LIFE IS IMPROVISED!
Teaching - does it count as an interest? But I do love and have a passion for teaching especially languages!
Photography - I actually more like to be in the camera instead of behind it... girl's narcissism
Eating Ice Cream - this is absolutely not an interest, just being a normal human being hahaha

• languages
• solo travel
• reggaeton
• improv comedy
• salsa dance

Music, Movies, and Books

Too many to list!!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Happened to see president of South Korea Park-Geun Hye at 38th demarcation military parallel in North Korea(DPRK)

Teach, Learn, Share

"Everyone is a book", so I appreciate every chance to meet and explore interesting "books" I read in life.
I believe communication is always the best way for mutual teaching and learning :) Doing a job speaking in front of over 600 ppl per week, I think it proves that at least I am not a boring chatter haha!
Just never say never, since the world will always bring you to surprise!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Travel experience(stories, tips, professional tourism knowledge if needed?)
Chinese language learning since I was also a part-time Chinese tutor;
Chinese Cooking if possible...
And a happy smiley face all the time!!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Macao, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, North Korea, Panama, Peru, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, China