I am passionate about Education, Peace and Conflict Resolution. I am a teacher, book writer and traveler for freedom, a mixture of a traditional young woman, a rebel and a child. I usually travel to conflict zones, border areas and some others with learning spirit.

And, it seems I was born in the wrong era. Although being a 9X (1990), I love something classic, traditional and genuine, such as music and movies from 1960s - 1980s. When I was a teenager, I was crazy for hip-hop and tried to show myself a tomboy. Who I am now is quite contrast, but the rebellious period of time has built my empathy and thoughtful consideration about differences.

I love backpacking, reading, writing travel journals or blog and drawing comics. My new hobby is photography. It is happy to capture "natural" moments for people, that can be meaningful for them. And yeah, cooking is a good way for me to keep healthy, save money, get rid of boredom and test my creativity.

I am ambivert. I love interacting with people, but in a meaningful way. I care about the breadth of knowledge, experience and influence, but only within my control and passion.

I am an agnostic with Buddhist background.

Blog: https://tonnutuongvy.wordpress.com/category/my-thinking/english-writing/

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It is more about meeting and learning from people from many walks of life.

Interests

Cats, cats, cats, education, culture, backpacking, drawing, writing, Harry Potter and procrastination

No fast food, luxury, worm or Trump

• writing
• books
• education
• reading
• traveling
• drawing
• communications
• teaching
• volunteering
• photographing

Music, Movies, and Books

Book: Identity and Violence: "The Illusion of Destiny" (politics, religion, identity), "Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window" (liberal education)
Music: Folk music, lullaby of countries in the world as a way to learn about cultures by feeling
Movie: "The sound of music", "The Three Idiots", "PK" - about education

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Getting my first book "Beyond the boundaries" published in Vietnam - experience on my journeys to some countries with personal insights about history, religion, culture, education and environment. There are also fun stories, horror stories, friendship and sometimes crush etc.

Working on the second one - "Behind the conflicts", regarding peace and conflicts that I have experienced directly or indirectly in my trips. It is about refugees, stateless people, politics, religions and education.

Having a fatal solo trip to an Islamic insurgency area in Mindanao, Philippines (then I lost my voice for 2 weeks after returning home)

Comic drawing: I used to be reported by a highschool teacher that I drew (by pen or pencil) everywhere during class - on my notebook, textbook, tissue or study desk. And yeah, it is still a secret for her about anywhere else I could draw beyond the classroom, such as on the wall hidden by a TV cabinet. No-harm crime is tolerable I hope.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would like to learn about anything that the host is willing to share. I am an observant person and if we click well with each other, everything can be the topic to explore. I know how to balance between making conversation and keeping quiet as not always do we want to talk much.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share some skills in teaching language and peace, some nice educational movies (titles), my stories on history and social issues.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Malta, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam