Update: I can host GIRLS ONLY during weekends now because I am working away from home. I am sorry for the inconvenience :(

My name is Thom, together with middle name "Hoa" it means "fragrant flower" in Vietnamese. I'm really appreciated and happy if you could write my name correctly in your request/offer :)
I'm interested in discovering foreign countries and the variety of cultures around the world, which is motivation for TRAVELING and INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER, which are my two biggest hobbies. I often invite my friends to visit my hometown and stay at my house when they have chance to travel to Vietnam. Therefore though I do not have many references but I am experienced on hosting people.
I'm studying in Japan but I will be at home during spring (Feb and March) and summer (Aug and Sep) so if you want to be hosted, please come to my hometown this time :) Otherwise, if you visit Beppu, Japan when I am there, I can help to show you around and even host you if possible :x

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

For me the most important purpose of a trip is NOT to visit famous places but to MEET local people and LEARN their culture and custom and observe their daily life :D I really love listening to people's stories and their knowledge about their homeland. For sure that nobody can know about the place more than local residents, so by staying with hosts I expect to discover the places better :) In addtion, I want to make friends from all over the world and help people to discover my hometown effectively, cheaply and comfortably! I love discovering other culture through their stories and their trips, which inspire me a lot! By getting to know lots of people, my vision will be widened in a positive way :D

Interests

I am overexcited on discovering new places and learning new languages, that's why I chose my major at University as Culture and Society.
I am currently a leader of a Volunteer Circle in my University, I love volunteering and helping other people, especially children.
When I have free time I always read books or cook something ^^ They are helping me feel relaxed after stressful work and study.
I am especially love Japanese culture and cuisine, therefore I chose to study abroad in Japan.

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:
Dan Brown's novels
Harry Potter
Twilight saga
Sherlock Holmes
Movies:
Atsu Hime
1 litre of Tears
The Life of Pi

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Pursuing my dream, regardless of my surrounding's protests!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to cook Vietnamese foods and some Japanese foods that I also learned from kind Japanese friends.
I am passionate in learning new culture and foreign countries' stories.
I am eager to share my knowledge about Vietnam to friends in all corner of the world.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A comfortable place to stay :D
Shower, Wifi, meals
My culture: customs, foods, costume
Knowledge about my country and my hometown

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, South Korea, Switzerland, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, Viet Nam