I try to live meaningfully and for me it means keeping an open mind and heart. I think everyone I meet leaves a little nugget of wisdom and I try to learn as much as I can from them.

Now I'm in Europe for two weeks and I just backpacked Southeast Asia over the winter. No other big trips planned at the moment but I'd love to do a proper Europe trip!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

When I travel, I love trying all the new food and just wandering around to immerse myself in the city's vibe. I'd love to couchsurf to have a local host who can help me explore new places and to learn about their lives, and I'm happy to do the same for others!

Interests

• cooking
• food
• learning new things
• wandering
• meeting new people
• rope jumping

Music, Movies, and Books

I love poetry and I'm a sucker for animated movies still.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In Thailand I fed bananas to elephants and one of them nibbled my whole hand. Luckily their teeth are really far back! I've also quit a job to travel and refresh, and I'm the first person in my family to go to college.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach - cooking, English practice, basic Mandarin
Learn - everything! I'm always curious about people's lives and quirky interests
Share - recipes, favorite poems, experiences from living in the US and traveling

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'd love to swap stories and recipes, and I'm always down to share a good beer.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, China, Cuba, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States