CURRENT MISSION

To turn "time" into "MOMENT" by exploring the world

ABOUT ME

Base in London, measuring the world!

I grew up in a lovely small town in southern Taiwan. My hometown is always sunny and warm, just like my personality.

I have studied in Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, for 5 years. During university life, I devoted myself not only to volunteering overseas (China,Mongolia), participating social movements (eco,democracy,anti-media monopoly), but also discovering every corner of Taiwan.

I have done a summer intern in Beijing, China, as a newspaper journalist. I like to interact with people, also enjoy writing articles associated to what I have seen, felt, learned or imagined.

Now I am studying in SOAS, University of London, majoring Global Media and Postnational Communication.It's complicated to describe what I am studying, but I am happy to share what I have learned.

Studying abroad gives me more opportunity to explore Europe. Can't wait to go to more places!!

PHILOSOPHY

Explore the world without restriction or regulation. Try to embrace everything in life, no matter it's sunny or rainy. Life is short, so just have fun! To cherish every "once-in-a-lifetime" moment.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am happy to share my stories and life experience. Bring joy and fun to my hosts.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have been a guest in Edinburgh and Paris with Taiwanese hosts. We had great time watching films, cooking and shopping together. I have once lived in Reading, England with a British couple for a weekend. We made Indian vegi cuisine. It is the best Indian cuisine I have ever had.

Interests

Swimmingholic, also like snorkeling , learning surfing and diving.

Addicted to jogging.

Reading and writing. architecture, culture, history, museums. classical music (especially piano, clarinet, wind orchestra)

• culture
• writing
• literature
• architecture
• cooking
• marathon
• shopping
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• music
• classical music
• piano
• surfing
• scuba diving
• snorkeling
• calligraphy
• communications
• history
• journalism
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Coldplay, Adele, Lana Del Ray. Mozart, Chopin, Debussy

The Lord of the rings, 1984, One Hundred Years of Solitude, The unbearable lightness of being, The Great Gatsby, ALL works of Murakami Haruki. Many Chinese literature across classical and modern.

I prefer drama movie such as Café de Flore, English Patient, The Grand Budapest Hotel

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Finished Berlin half Marathon(21KM)on 31 March, 2014.

Overcame an extremely tough training to get lifeguard licence.

Waited whole night to see sunrise of summer solstice in Stonehenge. (It's the only one day that tourists can enter the restricted area. I even slept on one of the ancient stone!)

Teach, Learn, Share

I major in Chinese Literature in Taiwan so I'd love to introduce both Chinese and Taiwanese culture. I can cook simple Chinese cuisine and also write calligraphy.

I have been to more than 15 countries including China(6 times), Mongolia(twice),Japan (twice),Palau, America,Spain...etc. I am happy to share my travel experience :))

What I Can Share with Hosts

Some simple but tasty Taiwanese cuisine.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, Luxembourg, Mongolia, Palau, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Taiwan