*I would only be possible to host after Mid-August 2019.*

Hi all, my name is Han. I am currently a master student studying anthropology in Amsterdam. I have been here for almost a year since I left my home town Taipei, Taiwan. I have been quite busy writing my thesis and settling down in my new home lately. But now that summer is here, I am looking forward to go to nature and explore the city once again.

Before arriving in Amsterdam, I worked as a walking tour guide. I also worked in an environmental NGO for two years, in charge of event planning and fundraising. I value social equality and sustainability, and talk about politics and stuff. My thesis, the biggest pain in my life currently, is about Taiwanese and Chinese female migrants in the Netherlands.

I like cycling, hiking or walking, singing, going to markets and museums, and started to learn dancing a bit (but still very self-conscious about it).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's cliche to say I want to meet people from everywhere but it is true regardlessly. I think in the setting of hanging out or hosting someone for a longer period of time gives both of us more opportunities to learn better about each other and the cultures and stories we carry. Though I haven't been an active Couchsurfer but I met a good friend via this platform. So I've had very positive expectation of Couchsurfing! :D

I'm living in a big old house with some friends in Amsterdam and it may be a nice chance to do hosting at last. I didn't really have space to host until now.

Interests

• culture
• humanities
• singing
• festivals
• environment
• walking
• politics
• news
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• anthropology
• journalism
• languages
• philosophy
• sociology
• tv series
• biking
• museums
• wandering
• flea markets
• chatting
• event planning

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Ólafur Arnalds, Ingrid Michaelson, Joe Hisaishi, Hans Zimmer, Spinvis

Movies:
Pride and Prejudice, Notting Hill, Interstellar

TV series/programs:
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, BoJack Horseman, Friends, Sherlock

Books:
我愛過的那個時代 (マイ・バック・ページ ある60年代の物語 / My Back Page)
那些閃電指向你

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach:
I can teach you Chinese, and Taiwanese history and politics (with China), and have the discussion of "What is anthropology anyway?" (Hint: I don't have a concrete answer yet either.)

Learn:
I am learning Dutch at the moment which I find really interesting and quite fulfilling actually. And I like language learning in general too so I would like to learn whatever language you speak! It would also be fun if I get to learn some basic stuff of any music instrument. (I used to play piano and euphonium but I now only remember the basic)

Share:
I have tons of (modest) tinder stories, hahaha. And of course, the moral and lessons I learned from them.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Macao, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, Taiwan