Why I’m on Couchsurfing

"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." -Marcel Proust

Interests

I'm a surfer, a coffee snob, an EDM enthusiast, an art connoisseur, and a perpetual student (both metaphorically and, given my liberal arts background - literally too.)

• photography
• movies
• music
• hiking
• surfing
• travel
• buddhism
• street food
• mindfulness
• art museums

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Sufjan Stevens, Kamasi Washington, Kendrick Lamar, Real Estate,
Check who I follow on Soundcloud here- https://soundcloud.com/super_penguino

Movies:
Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010)
Barbara (2013)
Gomorrah (2008)
The Kid with a Bike (2012)
Her (2013)

Books:
The Things They Carried, Catch 22, All Quiet on the Western Front,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I studied abroad in Taipei, Taiwan, learning Mandarin and exploring the island for three months

Teach, Learn, Share

I love talking about international affairs, philosophy. I dabble in guitar, DJ on my computer. As mentioned above, food, especially the inexpensive but delicious variety, is my life. I love eating out and finding out about new spots and restaurants; I make pretty good Thai food too!

What I Can Share with Hosts

A goofy sense of humor, a different perspective, some travel stories, an amazing 48 hour Tokyo travel itinerary, some surf tips, and a shared love of travel.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, France, Greece, Honduras, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Laos, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Taiwan, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Taiwan, United States