Hey, I'm Ryan and I'm currently living in Taipei after living in Shanghai for 4 years! My passions are producing music and creating abstract art, as well as outdoor fitness. I would describe myself as having a pretty sunny disposition --I love to laugh and love making others laugh, but also enjoy deep conversations. Hope to build some lasting relationships here!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I feel like anyone who's willing to open their home up to a stranger has to have a really big and bold heart and I love interacting with people like this! I also love the opportunity to make new friends in exciting places which contributes so much more to the experience of any journey :)

Interests

• dancing
• cooking
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• art
• good food
• comedy
• language learning
• god
• good beer

Music, Movies, and Books

Electronic: Jon Hopkins, Bonobo, Bluetech, Dub Syndicate, Nosaj Thing, St. Germain, Disclosure, a lot more...

Alternative: The Shins, Modest Mouse, Jungle, (old) Linkin Park, Needtobreath, Hillsong, Guster, Beck, Animal Collective, more..

Reggae: Steal Pulse, Gregory Isaacs, Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, Stephen Marley, 10ft Ganja Plant

Hip-Hop: De la soul, Tribe called quest, Lecrae, Andy Mineo, JGivens, Outkast, Propaganda, more

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Danced with a 70 year old Chinese lady at an EDM festival

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can teach the basics of learning mandarin Chinese, how to play piano, guitar, cook American food and be a polite, quiet and clean houseguest :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Hong Kong, Taiwan

Countries I’ve Lived In

China