Hello world travelers! I'm Cindy and, probably like you, I am consumed by wanderlust every. single. day. As of right now, I am mainly hosting, as my work schedule makes it a little difficult for me to surf.

I have a sincere thirst for life, and a curiosity to try new things and learn something new everyday. I also value the quality of experiences and believe that a well travelled person does not gain the most wisdom from the number of countries he or she have been to; rather, it is the quality of interactions and personal reflections one undergoes in the midst of traveling that are the most important to self development and awareness.

I tend to be a better listener than talker, and love asking questions to gauge my understanding. Yet behind my somewhat shy demeanor are also deep values and a strong belief that all individuals, regardless of background or circumstance, can reach success and feel empowered in life. There is so much potential around me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Amazingly surprised by the generosity of others, complete strangers, who accepted my request, welcomed me into their homes, and treated me like family.

Interests

• arts
• culture
• education
• philanthropy
• organic food
• fitness
• yoga
• pilates
• sauna
• politics
• news
• board games
• cycling
• hiking
• anthropology
• history
• sociology
• mountains
• tea
• vegetarian food
• national parks
• biking
• veganism
• landscapes
• world history
• environmentalism
• hot springs
• fresh air
• stretching

Music, Movies, and Books

“Beyond myself, somewhere, I wait for my arrival.”
― Octavio Paz

“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”
― Lao Tzu

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- Winning a solid $20 bucks from Taiwan's receipt lottery
- Dropping mid-air in the craziest ride at a water park near Seoul.
- Learning how to ride a bike and swim as an adult (much harder as an adult)
- Getting stuck in an elevator in London
- Chilling, having some drinks, at a "secret" underground hackerspace in Berlin on Christmas
- Living in Prizren, Kosovo
- Cruising the Ring Road in Iceland in a campervan during Autumn
- Getting my feet scrubbed by little fishies in Kending, Taiwan
- Exploring national parks in Utah with a fellow Couchsurfer

Falling in love -- and still in love -- with an amazing guy who inspires me to be a better person every day.

Teach, Learn, Share

Things I want to learn/know:

- cooking, especially of dishes from your home country.

- your meaning/purpose, your personal philosophy and way of life.

- double points if you know how to sail and can teach me.

- what brings you joy.

What I Can Share with Hosts

- my knowledge about education philanthropy
- travels and wellness tips
- spunk, some edge

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Japan, Kosovo, Macao, Macedonia, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Kosovo, Taiwan, United States

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