Generally speaking I have a mixed personality. I can be quite active and outgoing sometimes, meanwhile sometimes I prefer to spend time reading a book in a cozy room with a cup of tea or strolling in a park on my own. I really enjoy meeting people from different backgrounds. One of my favourite things is to have a chat with people of different cultures, exchanging our thoughts and ideas--I'm never tired of this!

I lived in five countries: China, the UK, France, Belgium and Switzerland. After moving around in Europe for the past 5 and a half years, I came to Shenzhen for work and settle down for a while. No matter what the future holds, there is one thing I know for sure: I want to see more of this amazing world and keep meeting interesting people along the way!

I'm a clean and tidy person, if you ever host me, I will make sure to respect your space and your place is neat :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like travelling and meeting people from different backgrounds. For me, travelling is more than just visiting tourist attractions; it is also about knowing the lives and culture of the local people. Couch surfing is a good way to know about what local peoples' lives are like. Another great thing is I can make friends!

Also, I really like the value of Couchsurfing: sharing, non-profit, hospitality, trust, building bridges between souls and cultures. This platform is like a beam of light in this seemingly more and more cold and conflicting world.

Interests

Travelling, reading, listening to music, maps, noting down my thoughts and experiences, international relations, politics, learning languages, COOKING and GOOD FOOD

• culture
• writing
• books
• dining
• cooking
• politics
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• cartography
• history
• international relations
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Favourite music/bands: Bon Iver, Sufjan Stevens, classical music (favourite musicians: Bach, Chopin, Beethoven, Smetana)

Favourite series: Sense8, Black Mirror, House of Cards, Sherlock, Downton Abbey, SKAM

Movies: I like independent arthouse movies that show real life and make me think. Not a fan of blockbusters.

What I like to read: current affairs newspapers and magazines, dystopian fictions, travel writing

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I did comfort zone challenge: Basically it's doing something that makes you uncomfortable (out of your comfort zone) to be more confident and braver. I lied down on the ground in a market and a train station, howled on a square full of people, gave hi-fives to strangers and hugged strangers ;-) I know it might sound a bit weird but I felt happy and liberated doing these challenges! I also met a nice friend when doing comfort zone challenges ;-)

A randomn encounter in the Louvre in Paris. I just started talking to a guy out of the blue, and it turned out to be great. We are still in touch, I visited his family in the Nantes region of France. He's hitchhiking across Europe now, and we met up coincidentally in Porto, Portugal. Encounters and coincidences like this make life beautiful.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can cook a variety of dishes such as Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish, Indian... Would love to cook and share food!

I would love to speak in different languages, esp. those we speak in common. Also learn something in a language I don't know about

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would be very happy to share stories and thoughts about cultures, books, music, travelling, history, politics and many other things!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, China, France, Switzerland, United Kingdom