In 2012, I flipped a coin and went on my first solo-backpacking trip to Eastern Canada. I wanted to understand what it meant to be Canadian at the time, and it unfolded into something greater - it gave me the chance to connect with people all over the world and expanded my perspective beyond my usual social circle. What a pleasant shock it was! My life hasn’t been the same ever since.

Growing up, I struggled to find the sense of belonging between the two cultures I grew up in. Travelling the world at a slower pace and immersing in different cultures made me integrate and embody (with my heart) the experiences, influences, and connections. It taught me to appreciate the different nuances, embrace the fluidity and find my own path of belonging.

From then, a series of events prompted me to break away from my previous way of life and delve into spirituality. My current focus is to uncover the layers of "self," physical/emotional/spiritual healing, and live my daily life aligned with my inner truth.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing is a unique way to travel outside the beaten path and connect deeper with the local people and their day-to-day experiences. I feel that human connections are becoming more important than ever in today’s world. CS is one of the ways to meet people from all walks of life, hear stories and see the world through many lenses that would otherwise perhaps easily pass by. I believe genuine, heart-centred connections are the simplest ways to be of service and empower each other on our paths of personal growth and discovery.

Interests

Culture, languages, cooking, meditation, nature, psychology, sociology, sustainability, permaculture... and anything that has to do with the WHY and HOW

• culture
• festivals
• dancing
• environment
• music
• volunteering
• nature
• spirituality
• health
• society
• love
• peace
• joy

Teach, Learn, Share

• Languages
- Teach English, Korean
- Learn Spanish, French

• Health and Wellness
- Energy healing taught by Donna Eden (currently learning)
- Stories of experiences with different healing modalities
- Share meditation sessions

• Information and Technology
- Navigate Windows, MS Office, iPhone, Google Drive and other tech-related things
- Basic/Intermediate knowledge of computer parts and how to assemble, upgrade or fix them
- Video and photo editing (currently learning)
- Research and organize information / put together a manual or program

• Arts, Crafts, Handiwork
- Music session with piano, flute, Danso (Korean bamboo flute), ukulele, singing...
- Make jewelry or decoration with crystals, craft wire or macrame strings
- Designing and building a camper

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a certified community translator and interpreter in Canada. If you have anything that needs to be translated or proofread in Korean and/or English, I can do my best to help.

I can also help with chores (washing dishes, sweeping, cleaning, organizing, etc...), homework, and some light manual labour.

And of course, please let me know if you have anything else in mind! :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Hong Kong, Jamaica, Mexico, Peru, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, South Korea