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I'm a PhD student who loves checking out cheap flight tickets to explore the blue planet as much as I can. I grew up without knowing the existence of a big world outside my home country, Myanmar (Burma) which was isolated under the brutal military dictatorship. Then our border opened in 2010 to the international community — giving me ample opportunities to experience life beyond the border.

Unfortunately, the country has once again closed its border for many of us who are subject to inhuman persecution following the military coup in February 2021. I am just grateful that I got a chance to see (a tiny part of) the world during the golden decade and, at the same time, feel so terrible for young people back home these days.

It sucks to hold one of the weakest passports in the world but I’m optimistic that, through studying, work and serendipities, I will get to see what our blue planet looks like outside my tiny room. Cheers to making friends with strangers “one couch at a time.” ✌️

Instagram: @tminnx_

Por qué estoy en Couchsurfing

I travel mostly solo with a backpack and meeting new people inspires me with stories I would never have heard otherwise. I always look forward to sharing our travel passion.

Since I have my private room, I can start hosting CSers again. However, my room is tiny and it’s better suited for solo travelers who just need to use the room for rest after long hours of exploring the city during the daytime. Depending on my schedule, I am keen on exploring hidden gems around the city.

!!! Please read the section “My Home” carefully before making a request. !!! I lost count of the number of rejections I made because people do not pay attention to the whole profile. I am sure most of those are super nice people but I’d instantly reject them for fear of miscommunication somewhere down the line.

Lastly, as I will be in Japan for the foreseeable future, I'd like to couchsurf throughout the 47 prefectures of Japan. You are more than welcome to stay at my place if you have a similar passion and can host me somewhere in Japan.

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Intereses

I enjoy getting to know fellow travellers when I do solo trips which I believe is the time when most unforgettable memories and friendship are forged. I am always ready to listen to your most exciting travel stories
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Others: Ancient ruins, architecture, mythology and wildlife

In the near future, I really want to visit Central and South America since I have never been there. I am a terrible learner for new languages but I hope I can master some basic Spanish before embarking on the journey there 😄

• photography
• politics
• hiking
• volunteering
• sitcoms
• detective stories
• fantasy movies

Música, películas y libros

Melancholic music that could take me down memory lane

Harry Potter
Naruto
Game of Thrones
Mind Your Language
Big Bang Theory
FRIENDS
Prison Break
おくりびと
深夜食堂

I do not read books in a traditional way, I travel

Algo increíble que he hecho

I hiked Trolltunga in Odda, Norway and it was my best adventure so far!

Extra: I did my master’s at Harvard

Enseña, aprende, comparte

I always wonder why people hate each other so much to get into wars. Why can we not appreciate our individual differences? Most of us tend to like and pick unique items during shopping, don't we?

I like to talk about philosophies, meaning of life and happy memories with people I meet along my trips. Let’s learn something new together!!!

Personal recommendations in Kyoto:
1. Hike Daimonji mountain for the sunset view and night skyline of Kyoto (bring insect repellents)
2. Visit the small Kimono forest at Arashiyama tram station at night
3. Cross Kamo river stepping on tortoise stones at Kamogawa delta - it’s super fun
4. Vermilion torii gates at Fushimi Inari-taisha are best seen during early mornings to avoid big crowds
5. If you love cats, you might want to visit Philosopher’s path

Qué puedo ofrecer a los anfitriones

Burmese culture including language
Politics? (everything we talk about is somehow related to it, isn't it?)
I can also help with some household chores

Países que he visitado

Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Georgia, Germany, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Isle of Man, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Laos, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Scotland, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Wales

Países en los que he vivido

Japan, Myanmar, United Kingdom, United States