CURRENT MISSION

On my mission to conquer the world!

ABOUT ME

Curious, especially interested in old architecture and old relics. I eat very well! (Still, at 30.)

PHILOSOPHY

Keep believing, keep moving, keep pressing on.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I'd never tried couchsurfing before, so the very first time I had to look for a place to stay on a visit to Japan (in 2008), I was pleasantly surprised how friendly and warm the community is, and it was a wonderful experience I had staying at the house of my very first host, Jeanette! She went out of her way to bring me to see a tea ceremony, and it was really nice of her.

Interests

I love scenery, and my trips are usually like that -- with a mesh of scenery and culture. I like learning about other cultures and I really think the best way to get to know a place is to talk to and live with the people there.

One of my best experiences was when I stayed with a member from a local tribe in Sapa, Vietnam. I stayed in her house even though it wasn't part of the itinerary, and I had such fun playing with her little kids! Also the stars at night were just breathtaking.

• culture
• architecture
• cooking
• recipes
• equestrian
• psychology
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

I always have fun learning to play new musical instruments like the drums or bass guitar, though I'm most comfortable with a regular acoustic guitar.

Recently I've taken up dancing which has been like stepping into a new world of figuring out how my arms and legs work.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed an active volcano in Indonesia and made it to the 3,726 m summit. (Mount Rinjani, I'll never forget you.)

Canyoning and horseback riding and star gazing in New Zealand.

Learned to surf in Hawaii, Waikiki Beach.

Teach, Learn, Share

I started my Masters in Educational Psychology this year so I'm back to becoming a student! One of my most rewarding courses this year was learning about counselling. I think people have such varied experiences and world views and I would like to find out more about them.

I would love to learn how to cook more recipes.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm starting a four month trip around Japan, so I'll be glad to talk about that!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Singapore, United States