My Myanmar name is Ko Lin Thu. I am a USA citizen living and working in Yangon, Myanmar as an Education Consultant. I travel often throughout South and Southeast Asia, conduct trainings and workshops to encourage teachers and children's workers.

I love the couchsurfing community and the friendships that are made whether through hosting, being hosted, or meet ups. I love getting to know other people and knowing their stories, culture, and way of life.

I love being single.

I love Jesus Christ. Though I am a sinner, He has completely saved me. With my eternal state secure, I strive to honour Him in all I do. His word is my guide; I align my life to it and attempt to live like He did. Jesus hung out with people from every walk of life, demonstrating love to all people. That's how I want to live.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to meet people from many different backgrounds and cultures. I enjoy learning words and phrases in some languages while trying to master others. Everyone has a story. I want to hear new stories and tell you mine.

My first CouchSurfing experience was in Brazil. Since then, I have surfed in Thailand, Singapore, The Philippines, Indonesia, and I enjoy welcoming guests in my home in Myanmar.

Interests

In addition to connecting with kids, I love to quilt, edit videos, paint, travel, take photographs, work out, watch a good movie, and make new friends. I love exploring a new foreign city, stopping for a cup of hot local coffee. I love experiencing God in the Bible. I love the natural, untouched beauty of mountains and beaches, yet I also love the bustle, noise and chaos of the city. Life is short, so I love spending it with people. Check out my Instagram @MyanmarQuilter.

• culture
• singing
• architecture
• photography
• cooking
• coffee
• walking
• movies
• traveling
• piano
• hiking
• teaching
• geography
• languages
• beaches
• lakes
• mountains
• urban exploration
• tea
• massage
• friendship
• national parks
• children
• meeting new people
• hanging out
• gardens
• myanmar
• singapore
• quilting
• home decor
• crocheting

Music, Movies, and Books

I love to read The Bible, The Narnia Series, and typically any Young Adult Literature that has been made into a movie. I also like Sci-Fi, Action/Thrillers, and Romantic Comedy.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I hand fed a giraffe in Kenya (1987). I rode a camel around the ruins of Jericho, Palestinian Territories, on Christmas (1987). I cuddled with a Koala in Australia (1996). I hiked to the top of an active Volcano in Guatemala (1998). I journeyed to the Island of Iona in Scotland (2000). I have climbed six 14,000-foot mountains in Colorado, USA (2002, 2005, 2007, 2022) I toured the ruins of Machu Picchu, Peru (2005). I have circumnavigated the planet three times: west to east (2006-07 and 2013), east to west (2009). I have eaten a live grub in Liberia (2007). I have twice set foot on five continents within a two month span (2010 and 2013). I have attended a 4-day magical Indian wedding that put Bollywood to shame (2010). But the greatest thing, beyond what I every could do on my own, with someone who I cannot yet physically see, the greatest moment was and will always be when I accepted Jesus' free offer to have an intimate relationship with Him. To this day, the reality of that relationship far exceeds all others (1983).

Teach, Learn, Share

Every time I enter a new place, I go as a learner. Though I am a teacher by profession, I am the novice. It is time to ask questions, to study, and to inquire. New languages are opportunities to build relationships with people that have something to teach me.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer you my friendship. I look forward to sharing stories over food. If there are the means for me to cook for you, I have a few favourite recipes I would love to share.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Macao, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saint Martin (French part), Scotland, Singapore, Sint Maarten (Dutch part), South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Virgin Islands, U.S., Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Guatemala, Liberia, Myanmar, Singapore, United Kingdom, United States

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