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Overview

  • 1 reference 1 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Chinese (Simplified), English, Japanese; learning French, Japanese, Korean, Sign Language - American, Yue (Cantonese)
  • 34, Male
  • Member since 2012
  • Software Developer
  • University of Waterloo
  • From Singapore, Singapore
  • Profile 100% complete

About Me

CURRENT MISSION

There are so many things to do in life, keep moving forward but remember to look back and enjoy the view!

ABOUT ME

Rock climber, juggler, and wearer of many hats. Currently soaking the sights and sounds of Taiwan as I make my way around this beautiful country.

I was born in Singapore but I've lived in Canada for over 10 years.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Currently wandering around Taiwan
As a student, I'm often hosting friends from other countries who just come to visit.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've surfed with a few people in Japan. They were super friendly people and we all had a great time! Hi Takuya and Chie!

Interests

Rock Climbing,
Skiing
Snowboarding
Skateboarding & Longboarding
Ghibli movies
Kung fu movies
Programming
Cycling
Table Tennis
Boxing
Ice Skating
Love to play any sport, and always down to try the extraordinary.

Music, Movies, and Books

Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
Harry Potter
Many many non-fiction books about science and computers.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Backpacked across Japan
Bungee Jumping in Ottawa, Canada
Got on a Japanese TV show in Seki, Japan
Rock climbed the boulders at Halfway Log Dump, Bruce Peninsula, Canada
4-day backcountry canoe trip in Algonquin Park, Canada
Drove to Mhacks in Michigan, USA
Volunteered at an orphanage in ZhengZhou China

Teach, Learn, Share

Everyone in the world has something they can teach you, and there always something that you can teach them.
Keep and open mind and you'll learn far more than what you set out to see.

I can teach you Japanese, English, or Chinese!
Also, I can teach you how to juggle (Balls/diabolo), skateboarding, and or rock climbing

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can help you run any errands, clean the house, or do practically any chores.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Cambodia, China, Croatia, France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Singapore

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