FOR TRAVELERS:
1. Note that if you don't look Vietnamese, then I almost can't host you. More info at "My Home" section.
2. My tips for traveling in Vietnam and especially Hanoi: https://journeytoherself.com/category/vietnam-tips-for-travelers/
3. My family has a private family gallery. If you are interested, you can read at my “Family” section.
4. I am a curious cosmetic formulator who has a lot of deadly potions at my home lab. More in my “Work” section.
5. When you message me, I would appreciate if you could write in an informative paragraph instead of short chit-chatty sentences. This helps me remember who I'm talking with. Also I don't want to see myself getting addicted to chatting.
6. I do not reply to men who only have references from women. Unless they can clarify how their intention isn’t gender/sex based.

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My instagram: @thu.journeytoherself
https://www.instagram.com/thu.journeytoherself
(I need more followers because I heard people could make money being famous? Wonder if that’s true?)

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CURRENT MISSION FOR 2024
- Stay home and work my ass out! DO NOT TRAVEL THIS YEAR THU!
- Find a dance partner in Hanoi
- Actually still travel but watch your budget, Thu!
- Learn reiki and feng shui
- Start a woman circle
- Get rich!

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ABOUT ME:
I am a playful and creative spirit, most of the time (but other times I will be timid and quite - really depends). A few talented people can really turn my bitchy mode on too (and I’m getting more and more experienced at being bitchy - it is so zen). I am into spiritual healing ✨, intellectual talks, classicals and like to live in attics (pent houses are okay too, though). Actually right now Im living in a place I consider penthouse, so proud of it yahoooooo!!!

I am not a typical Vietnamese. I spent some teenage years in the US. I don't follow a 9-to-5 work schedule and I don't go to work. I don't even know how to ride a scooter anymore 😳. So when you return and your family and friends ask you how Vietnamese people are like, please don’t describe me! I’m warning you!!! 🙄

Right now I live alone but I am a mother. I hope Couchsurfing is a safe place for me so I can always get back to my kids!

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FAMILY:
I am grand daughter of a famous Vietnamese musician and diplomat (my grandpa), a freedom-fighter and prisoner of war (my grandma), who contributed much in my country's independence. My grandfather composed a famous song that the country sings every August nineteenth. He was one of Vietnam's first radio presenters and was the first person to announce the Declaration of Independence in English.

My family has a small heritage house in Hanoi's old quarter that I like to call it a "museum". It is where we honor our grandparents and a part of Vietnam's history that relates much to my family. The house is not open to public unless upon request or when I invite people over. It is donation-based (I want to get some money to hire someone to kill the giant spider and the cockcroaches that haunt me in the kitchen - sorry it is the old quarter thing 😩). If we do meet, I can tell you about my family story, it is going to be delightful.
- More about my grandpa: https://vi.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xuân_Oanh
- Facebook page I newly made for my family house: https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565092170808
- Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KV2dr3Yc8hEVoJ3Z7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

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WORK:
When I was small, I always dreamt to be a witch (making deadly potions), but then I grew up to be a cosmetic formulator - due to lack of capacity to formulate poisons. So you're safe!

I was one of the first Vietnamese handmade cosmetic makers. I created a couple of youtube videos out of boredom in 2011 showing people how to make DIY cosmetics and suddenly those went viral and started a trend that is still going on. Right now I’m providing product R&D service for indie beauty brands. If you come to my house, you'll see my cosmetic lab.

During my journey of self-teach to make cosmetics, I was so lucky to receive much help and support from experts all over the world. Thanks to all the knowledge I got access to, I was able to publish 4 books, and 2 of them are also published in South Korea and Thailand. 1 on Amazon.

My dream is to travel the world with my beauty ingredient suitcase and make world-inspired cosmetics as I go. I’m trying my best to make this dream come true.

Some links about my work:
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thu-do-skincare
- My 2025 project that might need your support: https://journeytoherself.com/support-her/

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ATTITUDE IN LIFE
“Optimism is a muscle and you can build it”.

In order to have a positive and upbeat vibe as you may be sensing now from my profile, it was such a journey! I’m still working on this muscle everyday.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to be rich. Existing on Couchsurfing makes me feel rich as I can be anywhere with the coolest people.

I love to think of myself as a generous person. I like to giveaway my way.

The practice of give and take refreshes my little soul and turns me into something pure, transparent, and abundant.

Interests

Basically anything new. I am kinda curious.

• arts
• culture
• dancing
• ballet dancing
• meditation
• gardening
• traveling
• classical music
• nature
• universe
• plants
• creativity
• exploring
• reiki
• harp
• disney
• environmental protection
• masterclass

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Disney fairytales, Sailor Moon (can watch all seasons 6 times per year 😏)
Music: classicals, muscials, bossa nova, waltz - preferably in minor scale. But once in a while I do fall in love with music with crazy major scales.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

1. Published 4 books in Vietnam. 2 are also sold in Thailand and South Korea 🥳
2. Got married to myself💍 on Xmas day 2022 and went on a life-changing self-honeymoon to Bali! 🥰

Teach, Learn, Share

1. Learning: piano, vocal, harp, ballet, tarot reading, la langue francaise, reiki, feng shui, international cooking, house fixing, gardening, space exploration, how to read maps, forage, and how to become super rich. Also how to chill and not wanting to learn so much 🥵 Damn it.
2. Sharing: ideas, creations, hilarity
3. Teaching: as a person who is into philosophy and spirituality, I can teach you how to become a weirdo 😳

What I Can Share with Hosts

Doing housework. Cooking Vietnamese food (pho and noodle, my mom taught me to make brilliant pho). Entertain you with some Vietnamese songs (or my Grandpa’s famous songs. Even when you dont request, I still do that unconsiously anyway). And most of all, my happy vibe.

Countries I’ve Visited

India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, South Korea, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States, Viet Nam