Hello my name's Von and thank you for enduring my awkward introduction!

I'm in Vietnam to explore the country my parents are from. It's my first time here and I'm keen to soak up as much of the culture as possible before returning to the UK.

I'm into table tennis, DJing, drinking gin and Engelbert Humperdinck.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am looking to meet locals in Vietnam, who can show me around and help me settle in.

Both of my parents are Vietnamese, but I have NEVER actually been to Vietnam!

I'm keen to live with a local person who can help me improve my Vietnamese.

Interests

Ping pong coach
Terrible DJ
Preparing food for my belly is fun

• music
• table tennis
• food

Music, Movies, and Books

All types of music!
Movies by Wes Anderson and Christopher Nolan
Non-fiction books

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Presented my research paper at the World Table Tennis Championships in China

Teach, Learn, Share

Things I am hoping to get out of my trip to Vietnam:

- Meeting great friends
- Finding a job - either teaching English, or work relating to fitness/exercise
- Exploring Vietnam from North to South
- Play/coach table tennis

What I Can Share with Hosts

Things I can hopefully share with you:

- Learning English- I'm a native speaker with two UK degrees and completing a TEFL course
- Table tennis- I have been a table tennis coach for the last 4 years!
- Fitness/Exercise- I am a qualified personal trainer and would be happy to help you get in good shape
- Cooking- I love to cook western dishes, and am hungry to learn how to cook authentic Vietnamese food (Banh cuon, please)
- DJ- I love mixing all kinds of music, mainly house, soul and garage

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, China, Denmark, France, Iceland, Japan, Portugal, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Scotland, Viet Nam