Hello! I'm Charles, a curious soul who's journeyed from engineering spacecraft at NASA to mastering the art of tea in Taiwan. My resume includes stints at tech giants like Apple and Ticketmaster, where I even designed NASA's first iPhone app (awarded "Software of the Year"—pretty neat, huh?).

My heart currently lies in the world of tea, yoga, and meditation. After traveling extensively, I've fallen in love with the Gongfu Cha ceremony, seeing it as a beautiful way to cultivate mindfulness and connection. I enjoy sharing rare, ethically sourced teas with fellow enthusiasts, inspired by my deep connections with Taiwanese tea farmers.

Born in China and raised in the U.S., I adore bridging cultures and learning from diverse perspectives. I'm always eager to hear your stories, share a cup of tea, and perhaps learn a new way of seeing the world.

As a Couchsurfer, I'm looking to meet like-minded travelers, exchange cultural insights, and maybe even host you for a tea ceremony or two. Let's make some memories together!

You can also find me on Instagram as @nomadcharles, where I share my travels and tea adventures.

Excited to connect with you!

你好！我叫Charles，是一個充滿好奇心的人，曾從在NASA設計太空船的工程師轉變為在台灣精通茶道的專家。我的履歷包括在像Apple和Ticketmaster這樣的科技巨頭工作的經歷，甚至開發了NASA的第一個iPhone應用程序（獲得「年度軟件」獎——很酷，不是嗎？）。

但我的心在茶、瑜伽和冥想的世界中。經過大量旅行後，我愛上了功夫茶儀式，視其為培養正念和連結的美好方式。我創立了「Few Teas」，與同好分享稀有、道德採購的茶葉，靈感來自我與台灣茶農的深厚連結。
出生於中國，在美國長大，我喜愛橋接文化，從多元觀點學習。我總是渴望聽你的故事，分享一杯茶，也許學到看世界的新方式。

作為一個Couchsurfer，我希望結識志同道合的旅行者，交換文化見解，也許甚至為你舉辦一兩場茶道儀式。讓我們一起創造一些美好的回憶！

你也可以在Instagram上找到我 @nomadcharles
，那裡我分享我的旅行和茶葉冒險。

很高興與你聯繫！

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on Couchsurfing because I believe in the power of cultural exchange and building meaningful, long-term connections.

My journey has taken me from engineering spacecraft at NASA to mastering the art of tea in Taiwan, and I'm eager to share this unique blend of experiences with others.

You can also follow my travels and tea adventures on Instagram (@nomadcharles).

I'm excited to find a host who shares my interests and is open to this kind of cultural exchange. Let's make some lasting memories together!

Interests

• design
• organic food
• meditation
• tea
• organic farming

Music, Movies, and Books

Akira Sunrise

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Awarded a medal from NASA.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach and share the following:
-Tea Ceremonies: Experiencing the traditional Gongfu Cha ceremony.
-Tea Meditation: Combining tea drinking with mindfulness practices.
-Tea Ceremony Classes: Teaching others how to perform the ceremony.
-Collaborations: Working with local artists or musicians to create unique tea and music experiences.

I enjoy learning and practicing:
-Iyengar Yoga
-Feldenkrais Method
-Coffee Arts
-Guitar and Flute

What I Can Share with Hosts

In addition to sharing tea with the host, I'm flexible and open to contributing in other ways, such as helping with household tasks or cooking meals.

I'm particularly interested in hosts who are passionate about tea, yoga, culture, or simply enjoy hosting travelers for extended periods.

If you're looking for someone to add a touch of Eastern tradition infused with Western culture to your home, let's connect.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Serbia, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Taiwan, United States