To explore the many round corners of the globe, meeting new people along the way. I'm gregarious, courteous, and can be loquacious. PHILOSOPHY There are no strangers. Just friends I haven't met yet. Experience is the greatest teacher. Travel is the greatest experience. From experience comes wisdom. From wisdom comes enlightenment. I dislike most social media platforms and the tech giants that own them. You won’t find me using anything owned by Meta (WA, IG, and FB) and I’m looking to de-Google my life as well. You can find me on Signal as an alternative to CS Chat.

https://theantioppressionnetwork.com/allyship/ *** ƛ̓éxətəm ʔəm̓i ce:p kʷθə sʔa:nł syəwenəł, tə sʔa:nł šxʷʔam̓et skʷe̓kʷəlt We acknowledge where we work, play, live and study is located on the traditional unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of this land from time immemorial. I am fourth generation of səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ and of SEA Ancestry. Chinese were Indentured Slaves during Gold Rush & Railroad Era. The Territorial Lands on which we gather is the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit, within the traditional territories of the Heiltsuk, Kitasoo-Xai’xais, Lil’wat, Musqueam, N’Quatqua, Nuxalk, Samahquam, shíshálh, Skatin, Squamish, Tla’amin, Tsleil-Waututh, Wuikinuxv, and Xa’xtsa. c̓∙iθamə cən *** Welcome I hope for some Cultural Exchange! * I am NeuroSpicy; Spectrum. Due to My Health, I can only meet up spontaneously and last minute. I don't plan. I have goals. My availability are tentative with only an hour to spare. Born and Raised (BornNBred) in Vancouver, Canada. One of the Proud Daughters of VanCity. Native to my HomeTown EastVan, True RainCouverites. We are Endangered Species becoming Extinct, so Respect our Wisdom~😜 * I'm a Single Tasker. Yup, suck at Multi Tasking. * THINK T is it TRUE? H is it Helpful? I is it Inspiring? N is it Necessary? K is it Kind? *************** ~~Geo Caching New International Friends from All Over! I'll find ya!~~ ************************* I am a Nemophilist Forager who Loves Hot Springs, Clean Oceans, Fresh Lakes/Rivers, Mountains, Forests, Jungles and just Nature! I am also a Tidsoptimist Quaintrelle. I can manage small talks now, yet still quite allergic. ***************************************** I'm Canadian but this does not define me. I go where the Wind takes me.... ***************************************** Om Mani Padme Hum Namaste~ ***************************************** RESPECT IS GIVEN WHEN RECEIVED.

NOTE TO SURFERS: Please read my whole profile including the My Home section before you send a request. I have met the most amazing people through Couchsurfing so I view it as sort of a sacred thing, please respect that. Time is well spent because it lets you decide if we're a good match and we can have the perfect Couchsurfing experience together. Thanks! Copy-paste requests are automatically rejected. I've been an active member of the CS community since September 2012 when I hosted for the first time, and since then I've hosted over 60 people in Vancouver, Canada and in Berlin, Germany. I've surfed across Canada, in the USA, all over Europe, and in Taiwan. I'm responsible, respectful, clean, organized, and dependable. I prefer to use Couchsurfing over staying at a hotel, hostel, or AirBnB when I travel for pleasure or for work, because when I travel, I like to fully experience life the way the locals do, like eating at local, home-style restaurants, shopping in grocery stores, taking public transit, etc. Going to and seeing tourist attractions is nice, but I want something more than that. Not that it really matters, but I am gay and very open-minded. I do like to go clubbing and partying sometimes, but definitely not every night or every weekend!

*** Not accepting Couch requests at the moment, please understand. *** I'm not in Vancouver or Canada. *** If I haven’t met you yet, please do NOT send me a friend request. Thank you! :)) *** Hello there! My name is Ying. So far, my travels have taken me to 47 countries around the world. I’m incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people through CS, hear their stories, and share mine. I’m here to meet genuine people, and I truly cannot express enough how much I value and enjoy spending time with open-minded people! :) Organic human with a dash of critical thinking. CURRENT MISSION There are so many things I’d like to work on. I want to write, draw, and create more. I hope to listen more deeply, read more books, learn new skills, reconnect with friends I’ve met along my journey, and strive to become a better communicator. I aim to discover more about life, learn from the people around me, and continue learning about myself. ABOUT ME Overall, I hope to be seen as someone “reliable,” who stays true to my word. I value your time as much as I do my own. I find labels and generalizations about people limiting and counterproductive. While it’s helpful to understand a culture, I believe it’s the uniqueness of each individual that makes the experience meaningful. I try to approach people with an open heart, learning from them rather than assuming based on where they come from. Ultimately, we are all part of the HUMAN RACE. To me, where you’re from doesn’t really matters to me, what matters more is the attitude we bring. PHILOSOPHY - “Leave your mark through kindness and purpose.” - “The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything they have.” - “To move, to breathe, to fly, to float, To gain all while you give, To roam the roads of lands remote, To travel is to live.” – Hans Christian Andersen. - “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” Anaïs Nin - “To laugh often and much; to win the respect of the intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the beauty in others; to leave the world a bit better whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know that one life has breathed easier because you lived here. This is to have succeeded.”

Not currently hosting because the space in my apartment is very limited. BUT, if you're in an emergency situation or unexpectedly find yourself without accommodation, feel free to reach out and I'll do my best to help if I can. Also, I have a 15-yr young beagle. If you’re allergic to dog hair or dislike dogs, my place might not be suitable for you. Mexican (with indigenous roots) living in Canada, and traveling where the wind takes me. I love people and animals, I love listening to jazz and electronic music but I love dancing to Latin rhythms. I love traveling and trying new flavours, I love to learn… I love life!

**Mostly not hosting this Fall due to family visits/moving!!!** Acting as an impetus for creative rupture and evolution into a better version of myself! In my 20s I travelled the world on epic odysseys and lived in Asia teaching English and yoga and studying Tibetan Buddhism. In my 30s I did a deep dive into Chinese Medicine and met my husband in the same field. We both live and practice in Vancouver, BC with our cat Tashi and enjoy trying local food options both here in the city and abroad. I'm into breaking down self-created and social barriers, practicing contentment in the here and now and cultivating non-attachment/letting go of expectation. I love crazy travel schemes to far-away places by unconventional means and pointing out the absurdity of our existence in this unlikely universe. I enjoy turning awkward social situations into beneficial interaction. I'm into taking responsibility for my own happiness and inspiring people while learning something from them at the same time. I draw great incentive through the wisdom of yoga which speaks of tolerance and self-discipline, and aim to assist/empathize with others.

We may be able to host you if you have references (important!) and if you are gay. We have a farm near Spences Bridge BC, and a home in Vancouver. We are a gay couple who have been been together 25+ years. We have been on CS for more than a decade, and have met many great people. Our schedules tend to be complicated, so please ask well in advance. We love exploring the world and hosting others who enjoy travelling.

Friendly, Simple ,charming person born in tanzania current living in dar es salaam you can call me a guy who love to make friends from different place doesnt matter if ur black or white remember its all about love & respect ♥️🙏🏿 so feel free to holla me any time🙏🏿 SOMETHING TO KNOW PLEASE READ 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 (AM NOT STAYING AT THE CITY CENTRE BUT I CAN DO EVERYTHING I CAN TO HELP YOU SO U CAN EASILY FIND MY HOME BUT IF UR LOOKING TO BE HOSTED AT THE CITY CENTRE THEN AM SORRY🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿)