I'm a Masters student in International Relations at the University of Oxford. I love rocks, politics, and everything in between. I travel as much as I can afford to, and want to see more of the world.

I started traveling as a Rotary Youth Exchange Student to Taiwan, where I spent a year living with a family in Taiwan and attending a local high school. I've since been to over 30 countries for work, study, and adventure.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I travel a lot, but I used to mostly stay with friends or in hostels. Couch surfing has allowed me to expand that network and work on really experiencing a local area.

Interests

Hiking, backpacking, east asia, international politics, Geology, travel, adventures, Chinese, languages in general

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I go through phases but I've recently been on a punk kick.

Movies: V for Vendetta, Hero

Books: The Counte of Monte Cristo, I am The Messenger by Marcus Zusak, Long Dark Teatime of the Soul by Douglas Adams

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I got lost in a jungle in the dark in Malaysia while hiking

I once walked 300+km across Jordan without a guide. Check out the article about it here: http://www.theexpeditioner.com/2017/07/11/trekking-jordan-trail-nothing/

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories from travels in 5 continents, basic Chinese lessons, my scintillating wit, and good beer. Also I cook and bake pretty well.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Morocco, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Scotland, Serbia, Slovenia, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States