A Vietnamese native, I was born and raised in Hanoi. I lived in the UK for 6 years for my education and also did a gap year learning Mandarin Chinese at Fudan University in Shanghai. I just completed a MSc in Media and Communications at the LSE one month ago.

I recently made a decision to go back to Vietnam as I was tired of living in Europe and I also want to establish a career in Asia. I'm living at home in Hanoi at the moment, and will remain there at least until next January.

I can speak fluent English and decent Mandarin Chinese, and can read in both languages. I am very eager to learn more about cultures, languages, and history of other countries. I have a keen interest in Asia, but I'm open to everything.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm planning to backpack to Taiwan for two weeks. I want to make friends and practice my Chinese language skills, and I have friends recommending Couchsurfing to me, so why not?

At the moment I don't have a definite place to stay where I can host people but I will update as soon as I know where I'm going to next. Otherwise, if you are in town, I'm always happy to show you around. :)

Interests

• traveling
• music
• cultural studies
• history
• languages
• food
• cultures
• film
• china
• japan
• vietnam

Music, Movies, and Books

I particularly like Jazz and Soul, but I also listen to other types of music that make me feel happy :) Indicative artists that I like: Amy Winehouse, The Beatles, Breakbot, Mac Demarco, Khalil Fong, Tatsuro Yamashita, and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu.

I like films that explore issues of identity, gender, and culture. Indicative films that I like: Little Miss Sunshine, The Wedding Banquet, Juno, Thelma and Louise, Lost in Translation, and Happy Together (which I think is like the coolest film ever made).

I don't have a habit of reading books regularly but I read The New Yorker magazine religiously. The most recent book I have completed is Patricia Highsmith's The Price of Salt. It's an extraordinary book and I would highly recommend it.

Oh, and I like beer. A lot. Especially Japanese beer. :)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went hiking to Trolltunga in Norway in September 2016. During the first hour, I threw up three times and got expelled from my group. However, I didn't like the idea of going back, and so when I saw someone coming up from below, I asked him whether I could join him. He said yes and I just followed him and ended up making it to the cliff even before my original group.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you: piano, singing, Vietnamese, English, Chinese (intermediate), Vietnamese cuisine, music and film recommendations, how to ride a motorbike.

I want to learn more about your culture and history.

I can share with you all knowledge and tips I know about living in the countries I have lived in. When I have a place of my own I will share with you my basic living utensils as well.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share with you everything I can give :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Cambodia, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Indonesia, United Kingdom, Viet Nam