Hey Everyone, I'm a 31 year old living in Dali China (though soon moving to Kunming) ! Who is hanging out in Yunnan for the near term future. Every two months I leave China to go out and explore a nearby location and discover good food, good people and find new ways of seeing the world. I think I pair well with foodies, people very interested in culture and architecture, and those who love nature. Not a good match for party animals, people who don't self-reflect, or people who enjoy shopping or luxury goods.
Interested in Beer
Interested in Dining out
Fluent in Chinese (Simplified)
Fluent in English
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
I want to gain some perspectives on the world from China and other Asian Nations. I think the US is on the downswing and I think that Asia is on the upswing. So I want to discover more about the people, places, and ideas that make up this part of the world.
Music, Movies, and Books
A mix of Rap, Classical,Rock (Hot Chip is a favorite for example, as is the Chinese Rock Back "Queen Sea Big Shark") Books see above Movies I'm working my way through Jack Nickleson's Back catalogue
One Amazing Thing I've Done
Hiking the entire Tiger Leaping Gorge in China was my highlight as an explorer. It was simply one of the most beautiful and dramatic areas of scenery I've experienced and led me to discover another side of China.
Teach, Learn, Share
Mandarin Coding perspectives on Socialism or Social Justice Japanese
What I Can Share With Hosts
Mandarin Startup knowledge Travel information from over 6 years of working in the Travel Industry
My Interests
I love analytical and expansive writing about society or science. Homo Sapiens Arctic Dreams Thinking Fast and Slow Evicted The Shock Doctrine to name a few are mainstays in my library.
