NOTE: I'm a newbie here. I made my account last year, but have not used it until today, so please don't judge my lack of references too harshly. :)

I'm a kind-hearted, inquisitive, and respectful person. I love to talk and to learn about what moves people!

I lived in Australia until I was 10, in Hong Kong until I was 18, and have lived in Alberta, Canada until now.

I just got back to my current hometown of Edmonton after an eight month trip during which I visited Qatar, Turkey, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Spain. Long story short, it was marvellous!

Now I'm heading back to Hong Kong for a week to keep my connection with the place and catch up with some old friends. I will also go to Taiwan for a week because I've never been, and have heard it's amazing!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Though I've had some really great experiences staying in and hanging out with people in hostels, nothing is better than getting to meet the people who actually live in and have roots in the places that I visit.

Couchsurfing seems like an awesome way to build a network of friends across the globe! Though I'm not set up for it right now, I hope to be able to host couch surfers myself in the future.

Interests

• traveling
• music
• hiking
• surfing
• food
• permaculture
• friendship
• local history
• languages and cultures
• local culture
• cribbage
• swimming in the sea

Music, Movies, and Books

I like all sorts of music. Here's a short list off the top of my head: Radiohead, Little Dragon, Punch Brothers, Sílvia Pérez Cruz, John Martyn, Beyonce, Soccer Mommy, Neset Ertas.

The Fifth Element often comes to mind.

I really dig a Canadian author called Robertson Davies.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went on a tour playing music across Canada last year.

I once hitchhiked across Canada.

Teach, Learn, Share

I could teach you some guitar or banjo.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Company, conversation, stories, and fun times.

I will tell you all about my life, if it is of any interest to you. I'm happy to hear about yours.

I often try to make tasty food: Sometimes I succeed. :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Finland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Qatar, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Canada, Hong Kong