Hey, I'm Kai! A traveling musician and online teacher who is trotting the globe in search of songs and friendship. I love exploring and getting to know different cultures and

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to meet interesting people in breathtaking locations, and do it on a budget...cause you know I'm trying to save that money. :D

Interests

• singing
• chinese food
• meditation
• anime
• reading
• live music
• guitar
• soccer
• entrepreneurship
• food
• parkour
• mindfulness
• self-development
• real estate
• acoustic guitar
• weightlifting
• wing chun
• songwriting
• singer songwriter
• health and fitness

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Music:

Frank Sinatra
Tony Bennett
Frank Ocean
J. Cole
John Mayer
Gustavo Santaolalla
John Denver

And basically anything acoustic...for example, Ocean by John Butler Trio, and acoustic covers.

Favorite Movies

Gladiator
Braveheart
Laputa: Castle In The Sky
Princess Mononoke
Whisper of the Heart
Howl's Moving Castle
Porco Rosso
Kiki's Delivery Service
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Ocean's Eleven, Twelve, and Thirteen
Avatar
The Avengers
Iron Man
Sherlock Holmes
Shaolin Soccer
The Fast and the Furious
Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
La La Land

Favorite Books:

The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss
How to Love by Thich Nhat Hanh
The Art of Power by Thich Nhat Hanh
The Odyssey by Homer
Pride and Prejudice By Jane Austen
The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson
The Riyria Revelations by Michael J. Sullivan
The Seven Realms Series by Cinda Williams Chima
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One of the most amazing things that I've experienced (as of yet) was the Tianmen Fox Fairy Show in ZhangJiaJie in the Hunan Province in China. It was one of the most breathtaking performances of my life. Literally set in the side of a mountain, the performance featured some of the best vocalists in China and a magnificent 100-person chorus. The lyrics were also exceptionally beautiful as was the storyline and choreography. The stage melted into the mountainside and was so well integrated that you could barely tell what was man-made and what was natural. Also, the mystical ambiance of Zhangjiajie contributed to the overall appeal of the performance.

Honorable Mention: Performing 2 times in UCLA Spring Sing in front of thousands of people.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am more than happy to teach guitar to anyone who wants to learn! I've been playing for 5 years now and am always excited to spread the joy of music.

I also have some basic experience in parkour and would love to share what I know.

I've also coached soccer for a couple of years and have over 15+ years of experience playing.

Finally, I can also help you improve/learn English. Ironically, I'm completely fluent in English but can't speak Mandarin Chinese that well.

As far as learning, I would love to learn how to travel the world on a budget, speak Mandarin Chinese and make passive income. Furthermore, I'm also passionate about entrepreneurship and would love to learn how to run my own business. Finally, I'm hungry to learn about different cultures and love to learn about different people.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share some stories about traveling in China, both through the metropolitan areas and through the countryside. I can ridiculous stories from my time at the fraternity, I can tell you riveting stories of my time in Italy and Taiwan, and of course, I'm happy to share music, memories, and my perspective on life...and the occasional 6-pack too, if that's your cup of tea. :D

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States