Hi there! I'm Marvin from Chongqing, China (yes, the viral city where metro trains magically pierce through skyscrapers!). As a soon-to-be media graduate from universities in Lanzhou and Hong Kong SAR, I'm now prepping for my master's degree in London (LSE). During this intentional gap year, I'm embracing serendipity while documenting the world through my twin cameras (one for video, one for photography). I’m also a passionate cook specializing in Chinese cuisine and desiring to learn about foods from different countries. I thrive on cultural exchanges, spontaneous adventures, and collecting "first time" experiences.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe true travel magic happens through human connections. While guidebooks and social media show landmarks, sharing tea with locals reveals soulmarks. Some of my most cherished memories came from chance encounters. I'm here to create more of those authentic moments.

Interests

• singing
• traveling
• music
• communications
• bars
• talking
• clubs
• coocking

Music, Movies, and Books

· Pop music and EDM enthusiast
· Rom-com super fan, especially high school dramas
· Currently alternating between Agatha Christie fiction and Python programming manuals

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

· Embarked on a spontaneous trip to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan 48 hours after spotting their name during a lecture
· Declined admission to China's toppest university to pursue more adventurous life experiences
· Street-performed singing across different countries

Teach, Learn, Share

Can teach: Chinese food; Chinese pop music; Knowledge related to media and communication studies (kinda boring but in case you’re interested)
Want to learn: Local folklore; Your family recipes; That secret sunrise / sunset spot only natives know

What I Can Share with Hosts

Chinese food; pop music; traveling experience

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Macao, Thailand, Uzbekistan

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Hong Kong