Hey, I'm Elisa, a student from Budapest. I'm half Chinese, therefore I have a slight kink for dumplings.
I'm currently planning a gap year because I would like to travel a bit and get some working experience before deciding on my further studies. Unfortunately I cannot host you, since I live with my family, but I am always up for meeting travelers. I love walking but it's not really part of the Hungarian culture. So I would be indeed very happy to have you as my guest, and help you explore Budapest by walk meanwhile getting to know each other a bit as well. :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love talking to strangers, which is exactly what CS allows me to do. I have met many amazing people who have had an impact on my mindset and personality.

Interests

I went to an Arts and Humanities class for 8 years, which sparked my interest in painting, and creative writing. I like making montages especially from old books and newspapers. When the weather allows me, I prefer to be outside either drinking or doing less unhealthy activities. I love meeting new people especially if they can teach me something new, be it a skill or just a different type of mentality.

• literature
• theater
• education
• board games
• hiking
• psychology
• craft beer
• wild camping
• table football
• creative writing

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to almost every genre, now rap too, my favorite bands are Imagine Dragons, Odesza, ALT-J, Platon Karataev, The Cat Empire, Casper, Portugal the man but I am quite horrible with names, because I tend to disregard the artists themselves meanwhile listening to music.

I am not a big fan of series, but there are a few that I adore such as Rick and Morty, Black Mirror, and the Handmaid's Tale. As for the movies I really love Clockwork Orange , Fear and Loathing, a Beautiful mind, Trainspotting and art movies (like Amelie, 3 identical strangers, Melancholy) I also like documentaries such as Chernobyl. (Honestly, at this point I think everyone loves it.)There is an open air cinema in Budapest and another one which is rather a ruin pub / art cinema. Once you are here, I would be happy to have a movie night with you.

Books:
Antal Szerb - Journey By Moonlight,
Murakami Haruki - Kafka on the Shore
Kundera - Life is elsewhere
I read a lot but don't have any favorites. I'm currently reading The Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge, which is a collection of case studies in brain research.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Is this the part to show off? :D

Teach, Learn, Share

Write me if you would like to do something together (I would be over the clouds if I could play table football with you and kick your ass) or would just like to sit outside and talk. I lived in three parts of Budapest so I can also show you places you would probably struggle to find on your own and help you out during your stay if needed.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Although I am not a professional, I could teach you either Hungarian, English or a bit of German. If you are up for a slightly heavy lunch or dinner I can cook you a traditional Hungarian dish too.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Liechtenstein, Poland, Scotland, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Hungary