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Overview

  • 4 references
  • Fluent in Chinese, English; learning French
  • 38, Male
  • Member since 2007
  • Designer, entrepreneur and med student
  • Never stopped learning
  • From Perth, Australia
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Studying Chinese medicine in Melbourne

ABOUT ME

I was born and raised in the hutongs of old Beijing. Only 5 years later I moved to Perth with my parents where I grew up under the sun and beside the sea.

I gave up a probably safe and secure career of engineering to follow a life-long passion of design in my last 6 months before university and haven't looked back since.

I've been the co-founder of an internet start-up for the past 4 years which has introduced me to many amazing people and taken me on adventures around the world, to Silicon Valley and back.

PHILOSOPHY

Nothing is impossible. I believe in being passionate about everything I do and that everyone has the potential and ability to make a difference.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

"Be not inhospitable to strangers lest they be angels in disguise."

Interests

I can't live without music in my life.

I enjoy sharing good food, drinks and conversations with friends new and old.

I'm always learning and will say yes to a new adventure!

  • design
  • dining
  • drinking
  • music
  • business
  • engineering
  • medicine

Music, Movies, and Books

Too many to list, here are just a few favourites...
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Chocolat
Books by Paulo Coelho
The Little Prince
Everything is Illuminated
The Cat Empire
Chambao

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In 2008, I went to communist North Korea on a 4-day tour. It was such an eye opening experience and one I won't forget any time soon.

Teach, Learn, Share

If you are incredibly passionate about a business idea or project but don't know where to start, I'm willing to listen and help you in any way I can.

I spent a lot of time researching integrative medicine and preventative health. I can teach you how to live and eat healthy to prevent heart disease, diabetes, cancer etc.

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Korea, Poland, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, France

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