Hi there.

I have hosted, and have been hosting people, in my home in Japan, the UK, Indonesia, Australia and Malaysia for over 20 years. If you are willing to give me a chance to stay in your home I'd greatly appreciate it. :-)

I have lived abroad for 20 years and returned to the US in 2012. I live between Malaysia and New York City. I own an apartment in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and rent an apartment in Brooklyn, New York. I have lived in Japan, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, Australia and Malaysia. From living abroad I am pretty low maintenance and low key.

Por qué estoy en Couchsurfing

I am couch surfing because I love to travel and meet new people on the one hand, and on the other Iove hosting people. New experiences are part and parcel of my life. I like to change up the view beyond my computer and working in new and different locations inspires me. If I have to work I keep my work to typical work hours and make it a point to enjoy the evening hanging out and having new experiences. I get my work over with so I can experience where I am. Otherwise, if I can travel strictly for fun my computer won't be with me. :-)

Intereses

• history
• travel
• foodie
• new experiences
• asian culture

Música, películas y libros

My favorite music depends on my mood. Pink for working out, dancing or singing. More relaxing music or chilled out times something instrumental.

I like suspense or thriller books and movies, as well as a good comedy like The Hangover.

Algo increíble que he hecho

I've lived in Malaysia for 12 years fulltime and now five year part-time. Southeast Asia is my neighborhood, but I've traveled all over Asia Pacific. I am the very first foreigner to earn a certificate in Malay Postnatal Recovery Practices.

I have stood on the Great Wall and taken a boat trip down the Yangtze river.
I climbed Mount Fuji, went to many Sumo wrestling bashos and attended the winter Olympics in Japan.
I have volunteered at a birthing clinic in Bali and lived in Jakarta.
In Thailand, I took part in walking meditation in Thailand for eight hours for three days straight, participated in Thai cooking classes and fruit sculpting, volunteered twice at an Elephant Sanctuary. I love Thai kickboxing.
One of my favorite cities is Siem Reap where I spent a New Years and went up in a hot air balloon, in Cambodia. I love Angkor Wat.

Enseña, aprende, comparte

I teach traditional postpartum practices. I love learning from other people and sharing what I've learned in life.

Qué puedo ofrecer a los anfitriones

I can share cooking, Asian cultural insights and travel tips. I've been told I make a mean cocktail. We will enjoy laughs, good conversation and energy. I also help with cleaning.

Países que he visitado

Belgium, China, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Laos, Mexico, Netherlands, Scotland, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Viet Nam

Países en los que he vivido

Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, United Kingdom