I was born in Taiwan and came to Australia when I was 9 years old and have lived in Australia since.

I live in a state well known for its beautiful garden and plantation and in a city where people have a strong passion for coffee - Melbourne, Victoria. Growing up in Australia has introduced me to meeting people from different countries and I have learnt to embrace different cultures.

At home I speak Chinese and the end of each year I visit Taiwan as most of my family live there - these are the reasons why I am still fluent in Chinese. Coming from a Chinese background, I understand the importance of family and the reason for my love for food. I like to try different foods, be open minded and believe in giving all the different foods from different countries a try.

I am a strong believer in recycling so I buy most of my items second hand. The fact that I am giving other people's unwanted belongings a new life makes me happy that I'm doing my small part for the world.

I enjoy staying at home however, I feel like I have been in my shell for too long and wish to see other parts of the world!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I currently have a friend living with me who has had a lot of experience couchsurfing. She has told me so many lovely stories which has got me interested and wanting to try. I believe in the kindness of people and couchsurfing is a testimonial of this.

On couchsurfing, I'm mostly looking for simple, helpful and open-minded people, to help a traveler and hopefully share a few experiences. Discover magnificent cities/villages or just a coffee with someone who likes a good laugh.

Interests

• dining
• coffee
• wine tasting
• gardening
• shopping
• movies
• music
• travel

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I travelled to Tibet when I was still studying in University. Surviving 7000 metres above sea level and meeting people who live simple farming lives was pretty amazing.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am open minded and happy to help within the capacity I am able. I can share some of the Chinese dishes I cook at home or if you / your children would like to learn some Chinese, I am also happy to spend some time conversing in Chinese.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Egypt, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Taiwan