My name is David Rosset. I am 31 years old. I was born in France. I grew up in France and discovered China when i entered university. I then started to learn Chinese and to study various contemporary aspects of that country. It was the beginning of a long road on which I kept walking and which brought me here in Beijing. I live in the Chinese capitale city, where i work as an editor and translator in a media, since 2015.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As i was registering on the website i was surprised to discover that i am a member since 2007. I was obviously not very active but it seems that i was already interested by the concept. More than ten years later I am back. The first reason is that i will be traveling around China for few months with my girlfriend next year. I don't know yet if couchsurfing is very popular (or even legal) in China but i will find out quickly. I like the idea of staying for a night or two at someone's place without any money involved. I experienced it in 2016 with a french friend of mine with who i traveled around Taiwan. I really liked it. I found the people who welcomed us very generous, very curious and very interesting. I wish myself and my girlfriend can experience this together next year. In the meanwhile our apartment is open in Beijing to other members who would like to stay.

Interests

I love reading. I mostly read books related to China. It can be a novel or an academical work. I am eager to know always more about this country, to know more about the reality of modern China. That's also why i live in Beijing since almost four years now.
I also like to social sciences books and that is certainly related to my studies when i lived in Lyon, France.
I really like to take pictures, to edit them and to share them on different social medias.
I love to run and i try to do more than twice a week.
I love cinema and i keep watching what we call classics to be sure that i saw most of these treasures.
I love trekking, walking in a natural environment, until the body needs a rest. Our trip through China will offer us that pleasure. I can't wait.
I like animals and especially since I met my girlfriend's dog. Christmas, that's her funny name, really helped me to open my mind and better understand the importance of cherishing their presence.

• animals
• writing
• photography
• politics
• sports
• cinema
• nature
• trekking
• reading books
• theatre
• china
• history and culture

Music, Movies, and Books

Freddie Mercury's Solo Album
Stanley Kubrick
The Animal Farm

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Together with a french friend I traveled around Taiwan only by hitchhiking and couch surfing. It went really well from beginning to the end. I was surprised how generous people were with us. We didn't have to wait long before someone would stop to pick us up. I was not used to that way of traveling but i loved it. The way all these people helped us and welcomed us was very inspiring.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have and still teach french language.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Everything i have learned about China and about Beijing after four years on site.

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, France, Mexico, Wales