Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Like many others, I use Couchsurfing to make the most of the travelling experience: the ability to gain a true local's perspective; make potentially life-long connections; find myself right at home wherever I am lucky to find a budding host!

Since I have not been lucky to be travelling full-time, I use the app on-and-off. Most recently, I decided to hop back on to the Couchsurfing bandwagon to plan for my upcoming Christmas/ New Years trip to New York City, for the period of December 19th to January 3rd.

Interests

• yoga
• reading
• traveling
• blogging
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• hitchhiking
• journalling

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Indie Alternative, Classic Rock, Blue Grass, etc.

Favourite musicians: The Lumineers, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters, Hozier, The Avett Brothers, Ray LaMontagne, Jack Johnson, Milky Chance

I also play cello, drums, piano, and ukulele!

Favourite movies: Forrest Gump, Gladiator, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, John Wick III

TV: Game of Thrones, Sharktank, Breaking Bad, Sacha Baron Cohen movies

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to teach you my favourite coffee brewing methods (since I will most likely be bringing coffee and my Aeropress with me, wherever I go)! This means you won't need to worry about running out of a caffeine fix during my stay!

I can also share with you about my journey as an international development professional, and engage in conversations with you regarding the state of this field.

I would love to learn from you, a true local, how one lives and experiences the city in a way that may most likely be far from the way tourists do.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Obviously, a delicious cup of coffee, my life stories, energy, and good vibes!

Do also check out my blog: jinyoungsjourney.wordpress.com.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, England, France, Germany, Guam, Guatemala, Italy, Japan, Panama, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Panama, South Korea, United States