I am a travel writer who has lived in China for the past 6 years and traveled throughout Asia. I love writing, reading, music, eating local foods, drinking, and exploring new cultures.

Now I am back in the United States (want to see more of my home country!), studying for my masters degree, and I am living at the International Student House. Unfortunately, the ISH does not allow guests, but if you want to take a tour around Washington DC, don't hesitate to message me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like to meet local people and learn about local culture.

Interests

• culture
• writing
• concerts
• dining
• politics
• traveling
• blogging
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• backpacking
• skiing
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Blue Highways, Anna Karenina, Wild Swans, The Killing Fields, After Dark, Country Driving

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed EMei Shan, one of the Four Great Buddhist Mountains of China. Climbing that mountain, I met some friends with whom I am still in contact with. We slept in a room under the summit then woke up at 5 am the next morning and saw the sunrise over the Sea of Clouds. The views on that mountain are like those in a Chinese wall painting. There's monkeys all over the mountain. One of them stole my friends' wallet! They interact with humans so much they learned to steal cameras and food and stuff.

Teach, Learn, Share

If you want to take a tour around Nanjing, to historical sights of the capital of the Ming Dynasty, charming coffee houses, cool bars, or other places in Nanjing, where I live, don't hesitate to message me.

What I Can Share with Hosts

- Learn Chinese, learn about Chinese culture
- Learn English
- Exchange culture
- Argue about politics

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, India, Japan, Mongolia, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States