A dreamer blessed with nostalgia and wanderlust Will your path cross mine? Instagram: @MuñecaChinita ——Traveling in Central America this winter—— Current Mission Viva la vida Pacific Crest Trail thru hike All the Stans in Central Asia Born and raised in the north of China, studied in England for university, travelled a fair bit in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Currently living in Canada but spending 6 months every year visiting family and exploring the planet I admire nature and feel the most at home in mountains or by lakes I favour autumn for the colours and winter for the snowfall I smile at strangers, and pet every dog that passes by I adore flowers and take pleasure in pretty little things in life I enjoy slow train and scenic bus rides with locals I hitchhike whenever wherever I can I yoga. I run. I cycle Hiking is my ultimate therapy I strive to live healthier and more sustainable I care about environment and hate to see polar bears go homeless I hope to grow my own garden one day I cook random but nutritious meals and am eager to learn new recipes I eat local and often grab snacks from the street I love an occasional dose of caffeine I drink with right people at right times I make kefir and sourdough, and sometimes travel with them I explore a city on foot and learn about a country from its people I embrace last-minute things and welcome adventures unfolded in unexpected ways I buy no souvenirs but collect moments and create memories I’m a minimalist on the road I need a roof above my head and don’t care if it’s grass, floor, or Egyptian cotton under my back Everything I carry stays in a 35L backpack, and I make sure it occupies the least used corner of the room I stay My couch requests usually give a short notice. My answer to your way-ahead-of-time request is probably Maybe. Sorry about that I reply every message and make effort to answer every question I choose to stay with you because something about you and your life fascinates me. Please allow me to tag along for part of your day, or at least spare me a moment for a chat. I’m grateful for your company and the temporary permission to do life together. I’m perfectly fine being independent in case you are busy. I expect no provided food, help with transport, or any kind of gifts other than your insider's tips and stories. Anything else you offer will be a generous hospitable gesture of you and a pleasant surprise for me. I’m easily impressed. I’m happy to cook and share, help with cleaning and tidying up. It would be a pleasure to house sit, pet sit, and/or plant sit if you are heading out of town during my visit I welcome you into my home and heart because I’m touched by your words, or you have triggered my curiosity or compassion. I’m here to help, with open arms and an open mind. The accommodation is simple, definitely clean and hopefully comfortable enough for you. If I cook, I share with you half. If I attend any event, I invite you to come along. I can’t be a full time tour guide and I don’t consider myself knowledgeable enough to make a good one. You don’t have to return the favour. It’s nice to pay it forward to someone else so the community can expand. No gifts are expected; a lasting friendship is a very beautiful thing. I want to meet you because I feel a bond and foresee a bud of connection. Common interests, common goals, common lifestyle, common friends, or completely different ones. I’m confident that we will have a good conversation and a few interesting hours wondering and wandering together