"That which does not kill us makes us stronger."

This is Haley:)

Born and raised in Hanoi. Currently working. Old-skool taste. Have a passion for music, backpacking and trekking.

I am sometimes a nostalgic person. I like flying flute kite (vietnamese kids' centuries-old game) when coming back to the countryside. love watching my cousin frolicking with his peers in a local lake every summer.

I find my heart drawn to hidden gems that tucked away from usual paths. there is a profound joy in wandering through quaint, uncharted alleys and stumbling upon places that aren't listed on google map. when I travel alone, i don't strive to meet as many people as possible. rather, i cherish quality time with like-minded souls, immerse myself in the lives of locals or mingle with fellow travelers who share my wanderlust.

not a luxury traveler, I prefer convenient conditions which enable me to learn about the people. I started solo backpacking since I was in high school and Couchsurfing has completely changed my travelling experience. And it's all about the people I have met on the road.

Updating: i relocated to Ho Chi Minh city since 6/2025. Feel free to text me for hanging out and travel tips in Vietnam.

ig: _bravebongsen

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

to meet people:)

音乐、电影和书籍

I am much into 70s - 90s Oldies, rock, jap rock, citypop. A big fan of Pink Floyd, Linkin Park, MCR, Queen, The Beatles, Elton John...

pretty into rewatching the' old but gold': avatar the last airbender, himym, friends,...

mostly read non-fiction
recent books: the world is flat, misbehaving, why nations fail, nineteenth eighty four

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

had my first solo trip at the age of sixteen

教，学，和分享

can share with you cool places & hidden gems in Vietnam

我游览过的国家

Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand

我居住过的国家

Viet Nam