Hi there!

My name is Kevin and I was born in Vietnam, grew up in Southern California, and most recently lived in San Francisco.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've always been enamored by the concept of couch surfing (I've slept a whole summer on my aunt's couch, and then a while after I spent a month of sleeping on friends' couch while in between houses); and my last job was at the mainstream version of Couchsurfing. I love the idea of moving around, carrying only what you need, and being comfortably uncomfortable in a new place. I adore the simple lifestyle (like sleeping on a couch), and would gladly trade luxury for raw and eye-opening experiences. I believe one of the reasons we are all here is to learn about the world and each other. At its core, I think it's amazing that we can feel at home in someone else's home.

I don't get to host often because of my living situation, but in the short window that I do, I think it's a great opportunity to focus on two things that I'm hoping to grow in: being more empathetic to people, and being more hospitable.

Interests

I was a boy scout when I was younger, so I very much enjoy the outdoors and nature. I have fond memories of camping and backpacking, and hoping to get back into it.

I also like staying physically active and bike around 20 miles every day and swim recreationally a few times a week. To me, swimming and biking are the closest things to experiencing flight, and I like the idea of movement powered by your own strength. I started getting into rock climbing on and off, but I am not very good. I also enjoy playing and watching basketball.

I'm a big animal person, and simply love dogs. I enjoy science and philosophy and learning about how things work.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One summer, I biked across America from Fl to CA
https://classic.bikeandbuild.org/rider/8759

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach:
- Programming and Computers
- How to get dogs to love you
- The little I know about Stoicism
- How to change a road bike tire
Learn:
- Whatever you're passionate about!
Share:
- Travel hacks
- Good conversation?

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Germany, Guatemala, Netherlands, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States, Viet Nam