Master's student in environmental anthropology
Enjoys reading, cooking, yoga, massage and films. Loves nature.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm looking to explore the diverse cultures and history of Europe during my one-year study in London with my parter. Couchsurfing would allow us to meet like-minded souls that could guide us on the way!

Interests

• arts
• cooking
• yoga
• meditation
• walking
• crafts
• reading
• drawing
• anthropology
• geography
• history
• massage
• film
• documentary
• biking
• creative writing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - My Little Airport (Hong Kong), Fujiakaze (Japan), The Panturas (Indonesia), The Chairs (Taiwan)
Pink Floyd, Hot Chip (UK) and all surf rock and post rock.
Films - All of Wong Kar Wai, Edward Yang, Lau Kek huat and Chloé Zhao. All of A24 (they're the best!)
Books - The Dawn of Everything by renowned activist David Graeber and British archaeologist David Wengrow

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Just published a book about my family history (in conversation with the the post-war economic history of Taiwan, Thailand and the US). I can share with you everything about it!

Teach, Learn, Share

Knowledge - I can share with you the history, culture and politics of East and Southeast Asia, especially those of Taiwan, Hong Kong and China.
Stories - I can share with you my journey of interviewing all my family members and putting their memories altogether into a little book.
Language - I can teach you Mandarin, Cantonese, Taiwanese, Thai and even some basic words of Japanese, Bahasa Indonesia and Burmese.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Food - I can cook good Thai and Taiwanese food using local ingredients available
Massage - I am specialized in a special type of massage called Tok Sen from Northern Thailand which I can practice on you if you're willing
Chess - My partner can teach strategic board games including Chess, Chinese chess and Go (encirclement board game), or just play with you if you like
And of course, if you happen to be in Taiwan when I'm there, I'll send you all the good food and places to go, and probably let you stay at mine (if my place is big enough then)!

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom