We are Edes(from HK) and Aurelio(from Italy), two random souls that once met and decided to (continue) explore the world together.
Before, Edes has studied in England and Beijing, worked in Macau and Japan. Her dream is to travel and work in many many different places.
Aurelio too grew up and studied and worked a bit here and there. Edes works as an English and Mandarin teacher , and Aurelio works as a neuroscientist in Japan.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing is a great mean for meeting people, sharing and learning with an open mind. Usually people on couchsurfing share the same ideals and ideas.

Interests

There are so many things to be interested in! We are very curious, and always into learning about other people's cultures.

• arts
• books
• photography
• tattoos
• cooking
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• languages
• philosophy
• eating
• nature
• wines
• exploring
• beers
• onsen
• 

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:
L'empire des signes - R. Barthes, L'usage du monde - N. Bouvier, Wild cards - G. Martin, other books from Buzzati, Bizot, Lewis, Sartre...
History books like 'Nothing to envy', 'First they killed my father'....

Edes's Favourite: Animal Farm, George Orwell

Movies:
The lies of the victors, Japan's Ozu, The Prestige, Kurosawa, Miyazaki, and Kubrick, horrors

Music:
Classic european, Indian classic, electronic, soul, indie, rock, jazz, reggae, tribal

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Took care of elephants in a sanctuary in East Cambodia, Mondulkiri.

Bungee Jumping at Macau Tower

What I Can Share with Hosts

We would always be up for helping out, adapting to our hosts - respecting personal space, chatting, hanging out or have a quiet night in. We love to cook, can share tips on travels and places, and teach/help with the languages we know. Plus, some smiles and good mood :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Macao, Russian Federation, South Korea, Switzerland, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan