CURRENT MISSION

If your life isn't an adventure then it's no life at all...

ABOUT ME

Aloha!

I'm Winlee (Win, for short) and I'm really thankful for the amazing people I've come across in the CS community. I love to embrace other cultures and will continue to learn from those in passing. So whether we meet for a quick drink at a dive bar, share a smile at a bbq, or exchange hiking stories, I'm always open for a new experience.

For work I am a private chef, so I can either make you something delicious if I have time or recommend as many places to eat or drink that you want. Chinatown is my haunt, so you’ll find me down there imbibing frequently.

If you are thinking about coming to Hawai'i or O'ahu in particular feel free to ask anything. I can tell you specific places to visit and where to stay. You will love it here if you ever come, so plan on packing more clothes and staying longer.

I've spent a few years involved in couchsurfing and a also as one of the ambassadors of Honolulu. I not around as often or as involved, however, I still mingle with the community in the ways I can.
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About my island of O'ahu:

There are a lot of things to do, most being outside. I recommend that people who visit try to stay away from any "tours" or restaurant chains. There is so much more to Hawai'i than Waikiki, and you haven't seen a real beach until you've gone to the North Shore, Leeward or Windward sides. The water is clear and gorgeous, as well as breathtaking.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I bring my Aloha Spirit wherever I go!

When I'm traveling I teach people about Hawai'i and try to transcend any stereotypes they may have about Hawaiians, Americans, or the LGBTQ community. Even if I am off-island I will try to help a fellow traveler in some way.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've done quite a bit of couchsurfing and have learned a lot from it. I can tell the difference between a freeloader and a genuine couchsurfer. I don't just let anyone surf with me. Know that. I expect people to read my profile before requesting to couchsurf.

Interests

Free Hugs, art (contemporary, sculpture, photography, graffiti, architecture, performing),real ethnic food, cooking, culture, love, darkness, hiking/tramping, socializing, wine!, good coffee/espresso, health, bbqs, watching sunrises and sunsets, scuba diving, surfing, the Aloha Spirit, volunteering, traveling outside the U.S.A., meeting new people and hearing their stories, hatha and bikram yoga, buddhism, transculturation.

• fish
• aquaria
• arts
• culture
• architecture
• photography
• beauty
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• coffee
• bbq
• vegetarian
• yoga
• drinking
• shopping
• clothing
• traveling
• socializing
• fishing
• hiking
• surfing
• scuba diving
• snorkeling
• buddhist
• volunteering
• tours
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

If it sounds good, I listen to it. I like films that make me laugh, cry, and think. The same for books.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have more than ONE!!

Hitch-hiked my way throughout New Zealand

Snowmobiled on a glacier in Iceland.

Cycled through the villages of Cambodia.

Cave diving in Koh Phi Phi Islands.

Swam with elephants in Thailand.

WWOOFing.

Teach, Learn, Share

I hope to touch or inspire people, even if only one person, in some way. Whether it be my personality, words, or lifestyle, I hope to share some of myself with them to take along the way.

I can teach you some proper knife skills along with some cooking tips to improve your kitchen game.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Knowledge, friendship, deep conversations

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, England, France, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Peru, Scotland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, Spain, United States

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