I'm Tina, born in Chengdu, southwest of China, while grow up in Yinchuan(1 yo-18 yo), northwest of China. Then I went back to Chengdu to go to the Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, my major is Financial Service and Management, with bachelor's degrees of Business Administration and Finance. After graduation, I worked for Apple for 4 years(2012-2017) as Sales Specialist and then Software Testing Engineer. Then I’d like an adventure before 30 years old, so I quit my job and come here to explore this beautiful country. I hold working holiday visa and will spend one year in Australia until Feb 2018. I'm travelling in Yarra Valley to enjoy the fantastic vineyard view and tasting some wines, which is one of to-do things on my wish list in Australia.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meet different persons and welcome him/her to my city(Chengdu/Yinchuan) in the future.
Chat, exchange ideas and culture.
Know more about where I'm staying, it's the best choice to learn from local people.

Interests

1. I'm a foodie from Chengdu, southwest of China, famous for pandas and yummy food. So it's not weird I love cooking, such as braised beef, boiled fish, stir-fried veggies and Chinese salad, and will be glad to share with you! Please feel free to browse my cooking homepage via this URL: http://www.xiachufang.com/cook/100871836/

2. I love photos and colours. Instagram: SWOSTICA

3. Usually ride my Merida bike for short/medium-distance travel. I have cycled the east coast of Taiwan Island(400km), fully around Chongming Island(200km), and many places around Chengdu to "hunt" yummy food.

• cooking
• cycling
• oil painting
• taking photos
• colourful pencil sketching

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Music: Lorde; Jay Chou; Mayday; Jason Mraz; Soda Green; Greenday; Adele; Norah Jones; Taylor Swift; Train

Movies: Whiplash; Gone Girl; Breaking Bad; Sherlock; Gran Torino; A Bite of China; The Chef's Table; Les choristes; Game of Thrones; True Detective; Harry Potter; The Prestige; Up; Zootopia

Books:白夜行; Harry Potter

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Travelling alone in AUSTRALIA!

Teach, Learn, Share

Apple products expert; Lightroom; Photoshop; Final Cut Pro

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cooking; IT; Painting; Calligraphy; Wines

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, China