Born in Panama, although my parents are originally from China. I grew up in Chitre, Panama until I was 18, and then I attended an international school in Vancouver Island, Canada, called Lester B. Pearson United World College of the Pacific. After two years studying for the International Baccalaureate, also known as the ´´IB´´, in Canada, I took a gap year and lived in Taiwan for a year learning Mandarin and making a lot of friends from all over the world. In August 2013 I started college in Missouri, US, but then eventually I ended up transferring to College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine, US in August 2014. I have just finished my M.Sc in Economics from University of Barcelona.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I´m on Couchsurfing because it is a unique way of connecting with people, not only with the locals of the place you are visiting, but also with other travelers that you may meet while couchsurfing.

Interests

My interests ranges widely from dancing to talking about politics and economics! , I love traveling and meeting people. Sharing experiences about traveling, trips, and experiences from all around the world is unique to me since it is a way to know what chances exist for me and what other opportunities I could embrace. I also love outdoors such running, futbol, tennis, surfing, hiking, backpacking, kayaking, canoeing, and rock climbing. I try to combine any of these activities to my trips if possible.

• dancing
• running
• politics
• traveling
• socializing
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• backpacking
• canoeing
• kayaking
• surfing
• rock climbing
• tennis
• economics
• fútbol

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite music: From Kygo to Bob Marley to Old Bachata. I love all kind of music in general, and like playing the piano.

Books: Happiness, Matthieu Riccard ; This changes everything, Naomi Klein; 1Q84, Murakami.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Kayak by myself around the limestones in Halong Bay, Vietnam, and then navigate around the floating villages around the area. Sea Kayaking trips in Northeast U.S., Camino de Santiago, among others.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Cambodia, Chile, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Laos, Malaysia, Netherlands, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Viet Nam, Virgin Islands, British

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Chile, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Spain, Taiwan, United States