I am currently studying as an exchange student in North Carolina, America. I've been travelling on and off for about four years in various parts of South East Asia, so now I'm trying to explore the other side of the world.
I'm trying to see everything I can while I am still able to. I'm studying a Bachelor's of International Development which I'd like to use in the non-profit field in the future.

I'm pretty open minded and I like to make friends from all walks of life!

If you've got an interesting story I'd like to hear it. :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to experience other cultures and learn what I can, while I still can.

I currently had very little experience with Couchsurfing but I've really enjoyed what I've had so far! I realise that it's incredibly kind and trusting for someone to agree to host me, so I try to be as tidy and respectful of their space as I possibly can.

Interests

Food!

Flea markets, English comedies, cats, thrift shops, reading, cooking, scuba diving, indie music, backpacking/travelling, going to music gigs, festivals, learning new languages and sharing stories.

• cats
• festivals
• dining
• cooking
• thrifting
• reading
• traveling
• music
• backpacking
• camping
• scuba diving
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Indie / Alternate / Rock.

Books:
Fantasy/ Mystery/ Biography/ pretty much anything, really.

Movies:
Not a fan of horror or romantic comedies. I like fantasy, action, thriller, animation, mystery...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Scuba dived WWII Japanese wrecks in Philippines.
Trekked without any gear with a friend and a map to Everest Base Camp in 2011.

Teach, Learn, Share

I hope to use this experience to grow as a person. I speak conversational Japanese and would be happy to practise or teach what I know.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm not that skilled... but I don't mind cooking a meal or two, or doing the dishes, or sharing any information about my country/places I've already been to with you!

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Japan, Malaysia, United States