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Next big trip: LA and Oaxaca, Mexico! (Oct., 2022)

I've already moved back to Taipei. The description of my house was the old apartment in Tainan. Since I've temporarily moved back with my parents, I can no longer have people stay over. Still, I'm down to hang out or have some conversations.
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Hello, all the amazing couch-surfers!!
My name is Elisa. I was born and raised in Taiwan. I majored in film when I was in college and I'm really passionate about music, photography, art, and traveling. Besides motion picture, I'm trying to reach out more to anthropology and ethnomusicology. I'm totally willing to learn more about different cultures and people from all over the world!

I've been an English teacher for the last two years. My life is pretty much just English teaching and skateboarding lol. Would be super cool to skateboard in YOUR country and have a cruise with you! I'm also willing to help with any English or Mandarin problems if you're struggling with the languages.

I'm also a henna artist. I regard henna art as a way to communicate with yourself and the people and world around you.

👉Check my photography and henna work:
https://www.facebook.com/onesecretsand/

I'm always feeling proud of being a Taiwanese, even though it's a small island with lots of complicated political issues. However, having some extremely beautiful nature scenes and rich cultural background, really makes this country an amazing place. There are places like Taipei, where you can enjoy the urban vibe and meet people from all over the world. There are also places like Taitung, which provide a quieter, countryside atmosphere. I've spent a year traveling and doing working exchange in different places in my country. I'm willing to share more if you are interested!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To me, traveling is not only just a way of visiting a new country but also learning from different cultures, stories, backgrounds, and people. It's a way for me to strengthen myself, and a way to open up more new things in life.

Interests

Music, films, photography and more. I also want to learn more about cooking. Recently I've been very into skateboarding. I can cruise around on my big penny board for hours :)

• arts
• photography
• music festivals
• film festivals
• dancing
• traveling
• music
• live music
• folk music
• electronic music
• guitar
• outdoor activities
• skateboarding
• anthropology
• nature
• beach
• film
• acoustic guitar
• philosphy
• blues music
• scriptwriting
• art galleries
• ethnography
• henna

Music, Movies, and Books

-Music: I like old classy music, folk songs, blues, bluegrass, country music. rock, reggae, etc. I also enjoy techno, psytrance, house music and underground parties. I listen to pretty much everything. :)

-Movies: Brokeback Mountain, Inside Llewyn Davis, Lobster, Underground, Stanely Kubrick's films, more and more and more.............

-Books: The Prophet, The Little Prince, Shadow of the Wind, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, etc

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Teaching kids for two years straight without any breaks or vacations lol

Teach, Learn, Share

Enjoy every moment in life.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Pretty much what my interests are. And more interesting stories :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Macao, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Taiwan