CURRENT MISSION

Do more traveling!! :)

ABOUT ME

I love to travel and explore the world!! I like running, trying new foods, cooking, and sharing my experiences with others! I am enthusiastic and genuinely interested other people's ideas.

PHILOSOPHY

I am a thinker - I have a strong interest in spontaneity, adventure, exploring, and discovering new ideas.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I love traveling. I have been lucky to have been hosted in various places around the US and Canada! CS is such an amazing experience! I hope to be able to host more, although it's been difficult with my residency schedule! Let me know if you're in the New Haven area and we'll see what I can do!!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I love it!

Interests

Travel/Outdoors: hiking/mountain climbing, biking, kayaking, visiting gardens, photography (landscapes), picking fresh fruit, fishing, distance running and interval training exercises, ice skating, exploring new places (around the world and nearby), stargazing

Cultural: trying ethnic foods & enjoying fine dining (sushi & desserts!), attending theatre, modern dance, and music performances, visiting art studios and museums, discovering the charms of old buildings & mansions, touring wineries, discussing cultural traditions

Indoors: creative writing (poetry and narratives), solving puzzles (Rubik'€™s cube), making crafts (crayon canvas), reading, decorating food for dinner parties, watching animated films, collecting rocks and coins, playing competitive board games with family and friends

• arts
• writing
• poetry
• photography
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• desserts
• fine dining
• running
• partying
• crafts
• movies
• board games
• reading
• traveling
• puzzles
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• fishing
• hiking
• kayaking
• rock climbing
• medicine
• psychology

Music, Movies, and Books

Amelie, Malcolm Gladwell books, Mat Kearney, Maroon 5, Kina Grannis, OneRepublic, Ed Sheeran

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed the Great Wall, saved someone's life.

Teach, Learn, Share

I know Chinese - happy to exchange if you're interested in learning a little or practicing. Also from the medical field, so if you need advice on life/nutrition, etc, feel free to ask - I may not know the answer but will let you know!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a friendly person who is excited to live life and try new things! I love trying new food, and learning about other cultures! I know a lot about mental health and psychology, as it's part of my job as a psychiatry doctor! Feel free to ask me for life advice! ;)

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Chile, China, Haiti, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Taiwan, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam