Hello World this is Elaine from Hong Kong!

I am currently doing a PhD in freshwater ecology in Melbourne and have been studying natural science since I entered university back in Hong Kong, so anything about nature and conservation fits! In my free time I love hiking, climbing, wildlife watching, cooking and reading. I am also a good housekeeper as I love to keep things tidy! Cooking homemade dishes from HK may also give my host a taste of what we have in my hometown!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I first couchsurfed when I backpacked in Japan 10 years ago, and the amazing experience of meeting lovely people along my way during planned and unexpected encounters is still holding a special place in my heart! I have decided to include this in my solo trips whenever possible!

Interests

Hiking, camping, climbing (I started bouldering and sports climbing not long ago and they are fun!!), cooking, reading, painting, bird / dragonfly-watching, music, tidying up my room, upcycling my old stuff, finding ways to live a "greener" life.:D

• culture
• education
• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• bouldering
• music
• hiking
• camping
• sports
• rock climbing
• agriculture
• ecology
• teaching

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I published a book named Hong Kong Outdoor Ethics (ISBN:978-988-14681-0-9) with my friends in 2015!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Culture in Hong Kong, my travelling experience, green life-style, things about ecology etc.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bangladesh, China, Japan, Kenya, Singapore, Tanzania, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Hong Kong