*Update: my house is not available to host the travelers until 2026/7, but still open for hangouts and city walking tour. Feel free to ask me some questions if you had any! Hi! I am Patrick from Taiwan. I am a sociology student in Taipei, Taiwan. I've worked and volunteered for several non-profits, varying from combat educational inequality to deal with urban poverty, hoping to bring the world a better change to the world. I am also a city tour guide in Taiwan and offers free walking tour for visitors, which make me have a chance to share the stories in hometown with amazing people! I would describe myself as a curious and open-minded person, who loves to explore the unknowns, but always questions the unreasonable.
Interested in Documentaries
Interested in Foodie
Fluent in English
Learning Arabic
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
I love to meet new people and have culture exchange, to learn another way of life and living styles. I believe the power of sharing, eager to meet people from different backgrounds. I think CS is a great place for people to make connections. It is not just a platforms for travelers finding a place to stay, but also a chance for the local and outsider expand their live experience.
Music, Movies, and Books
Music: The Chairs, Of Monsters and Men, my little airport, RADWIMPS, The Script, Sodagreen, Anpu Movies: Nomadland, Inception, Arrival, Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy Books: 1984, Hunger Games, Into the wild, The Man with the Compound Eyes (Wu Ming-Yi is my favorite Taiwanese author!)
One Amazing Thing I've Done
1. Become a city tour guide! If you come to visit Taiwan one day, I can show you around and offer a city tour in Taipei and Taichung. 2. I write a blog (but mostly written in Mandarin Chinese), where you can see my stories on the road. 3. I start a podcast with my friends! We love to record the people’s stories and our thoughts when we are traveling. 4. Hitchhiking in the Netherlands!
Teach, Learn, Share
Teach: 1. Sharing the Tea culture in Taiwan (I could bring the tea to share with you) 2. I can teach you basic Mandarin Chinese and introduces some cool characters and expressions in this language. (Can find a suitable Mandarin Chinese name for you!) 3. Sharing travel tips when you visit Taiwan. 4. I could try my best to tell and explain the history and complicated political situation between Taiwan and China 5. I can teach you to cook simple Taiwanese cuisine Learn: 1. Improve my language skill, especially French and Spanish. 2. Undoubtedly interested in your culture, history, music and cuisine and so on. 3. Some hitchhiking tips! (If you are a experienced hitchhiker) Share: 1. Taiwan Indie Music and other music that I like. I love the atmosphere when sharing music to each other. 2. My travel stories and life stories (no matter good or bad) 3. And so on……
What I Can Share With Hosts
I think I have mention most of them above. Just want to add that, if you are interested in what is non-profits landscape in Taiwan, I am eager to share with you.
