🤙 Hello, my name is Ya-Ning, PLEASE do not call me Ya!!! 🤙
Without any doubt, people who call me Ya would not get ANY response. Not to mention a wrong name.

About me: Born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan, currently live in Berlin, Germany. I am open and respectful, always down for some board games and bouldering. When traveling I enjoy finding some hidden gems instead of tourist spots, for example, markets, second-hand shops, etc.

💐 I AM NOT AN AIRBNB OR HOSTEL, DON'T HAVE A DUTY TO SHOW YOU AROUND EITHER. I'm so sick of people just wanting a place to stay or expecting me to show them around. I'll try my best to make our plans work but please understand that I have a job and a life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to be unique but - like everyone here on CS, meeting new people is my main purpose. And I have indeed met amazing people through CS, some we still keep in contact with :)

For me, everyone has their own story, everyone is like a whole new book which I've never read before. So, as a person who's into stories, here I am!

Interests

I love bouldering and a lot of outdoor activities (hiking) :)

Other hobbies: pottery, crocheting and baking (the traditional German cheesecake & Basque cheesecake are my signature 🍰).

• farmers' market
• traveling
• bouldering
• hiking
• backpacking
• road trips
• beaches
• wandering
• healthy food
• handmade

Music, Movies, and Books

I watch a lot of art-house movies. Favorites? The Florida Project (2017), Anora (2024) and Another Around (2020/ Druk) are pretty high on the list :) (Yes, I'm a fan of Sean Baker!)
About books, definitely Norwegian Wood from Haruki Murakami. I love him!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Experiences, stories, laughter, travel tips... you name it :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Montenegro, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Germany, Taiwan, United States