Hi everyone，I’m Alma，a lifelong believer that “travel is not about changing places, but changing perspectives” To me, crossing borders isn’t just geographical—it’s about crossing into the hearts of people, cultures, and the hidden corners of my own soul.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Why I Couchsurf?
I crave “authentic human stories”，not just sightseeing checklists. A cup of tea with a local, a walk through their neighborhood, or a shared meal under unfamiliar skies—these are the moments where "strangers" become teachers, friends, and mirrors to my own journey. I travel to ask: How do others live? What connects us all? And where do I fit in this vast, beautiful tapestry?

Interests

I have wide-ranging interests. Recently, I've been learning Spanish — it would be amazing if you could teach me! I also work out, read regularly, and go hiking or mountain climbing.

• reading
• traveling
• cycling
• sports

Music, Movies, and Books

📖Books：I enjoy reading various kinds of books, including philosophy, social sciences, novels, psychology, political history, and economics. My favorite writers include Chekhov, Camus, Maugham, Tolstoy, Stendhal, Flaubert, Ian McEwan, Foucault, Beauvoir, Woolf...

🎬 In fact, movies have been an inseparable part of my growth. I often spend wonderful time watching films at home. Some of my favorite movies include Song of the Wanderer, To Live, Happy Together, Parasite, The Godfather, The Wave, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Midnight in Paris, Marriage Story, Modern Times... Favorite directors include Pedro Almodóvar from Spain, Hong Sang-soo from South Korea, Hayao Miyazaki from Japan, Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, and many others.

🎵 Music preferences have changed for me in different periods. During my student days, I was crazy about rock, loving Nirvana, Radiohead, ACDC and so on. I also listened to punk. Later, I got into post - rock and gentler country folk. Up to now, I actually listen to both classical and psychedelic electronic music, and I enjoy melodies.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

"Celebrating my 30th birthday with a three-day round-island cycling trip around Jeju Island was an unforgettable experience."

Teach, Learn, Share

Major in marketing and take part in several programs including hotels and restaurants

What I Can Share with Hosts

My views and opinions about everything I have a flat cozy&comfotable. We can have conversations about everything, I honor your space, stories, and trust—the greatest gifts a traveler can receive.