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Overview

  • 129 references 105 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Chinese, English; learning French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish
  • 38, Male
  • Member since 2013
  • Learn. Practice. Create.
  • PhD
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

Took a long hiatus on CS and I thought I'd give it one more try.

I am an avid runner, movie goer, traveler; I like coffee shops, bookstores, museums; I appreciate warm hearts, intelligent minds, soulful conversations. I am a passionate introvert.

I was a data scientist at a tech company in San Francisco for several years, then I quit because it bores me and scares me to do the same thing forever. Right now I am on a long journey to explore what else life has to offer, moving from place to place and looking for inspirations.

If you want to stay with me, mention the word "livinglow" in your request, tell me why I should host you and what's your plan in town. You should also note that I can only host one traveler at a time and three nights maximum.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's an understatement to say that Couchsurfing has changed me life. I learned a lot from all the people I have hosted and I learned a lot about myself along the way. Couchsurfing to me is a lot more than a free couch, it's a platform to connect with interesting people, a window to see the world from home, a possibility to start a great friendship.

Interests

  • arts
  • theater
  • photography
  • coffee
  • marathon
  • running
  • movies
  • languages
  • travel
  • films
  • bread
  • coffee shops
  • noodles

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Why one?
- In 2013, I watched 408 movies in cinema in one year.
- In 2015, I delivered a wedding speech in French at my friend's wedding in France.
- In 2017, I ran six marathons in six continents in one year.
- In 2019, I cycled from Paris to Toulouse (750km) and from San Francisco to Los Angeles (880km).

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Vatican City State, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, China, France, United Kingdom, United States

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