American eager to explore JThailand and Chiang Mai. Currently living and working in Beijing, used to live in Japan-- can give tips on learning Japanese and traveling through Japan!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Eager to meet new people and get exposed to new ideas, places, and perspectives!

Interests

• salsa dancing
• reading
• hiking
• camping

Music, Movies, and Books

The Quantum Thief and The Fractal Prince are two of my all-time favorite books. Movies include Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the Dark Knight, and Arrival.

Listen to pretty much anything, but generally a lot of Spanish music, rap, and heavy metal.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Backpacking through Central Asia and trying kumuz (fermented mare's milk)! The pictures were priceless

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach Spanish, salsa dancing, and give pointers on backpacking through Europe, the South Caucasus , and Central Asia!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Passion for Spanish culture, international relations, and love of all things Japan.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, France, Georgia, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macao, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Azerbaijan, China, Japan, Spain, United States