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Overview

  • 35 references 12 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Chinese (Simplified), English; learning Czech, French
  • 31, Male
  • Member since 2011
  • Student
  • University of Economics, Prague
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

I will go traveling around Europe from 13th to 30th of Jan, Sorry can't host for those days.

CURRENT MISSION

Exploring Europe

ABOUT ME

University student exchange in Prague, I'm open-minded and down to earth. Feel free to contact with me. I'm also into learning different cultures and languages. Travel for me is a path of self-discovery and self-reflection

PHILOSOPHY

Life is short, YOLO! And enjoy it no matter what u want. I do enjoy myself through traveling, which help me to be REAL. Besides, I believe everyone has the right to choose who they are and what they wanna do. (please add "YOLO" in ur request as a prove that u have read my profile)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I surfed to lots of places and went to several meet-ups. I also hosted people form all over the world when my place is available.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Back in 2011, for the first time I traveled alone, I was really nervous about the upcoming journey, then a friend told me about Couchsurfing; It opened a totally new world for me, especially when I had a deep talk with my host and other 2 surfers all night. I realized with Couchsurfing I could achieve more than just a tourist. because it make me more connected with the place by communicating with locals; That's why I keep doing it in the following years.

Interests

I like reading novels, fictions and watching movies.
Also cooking and picking up a new language.
Jogging and Walking

  • dining
  • cooking
  • chinese food
  • walking
  • movies
  • reading
  • traveling
  • languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: The beach, Star Wars

Music: One republic, house music when it comes to party but most of time just chill relaxing indie music

Books: Dan Brown, River Town, Lonely Planet

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was teaching Chinese and English at a Cambodian University voluntarily for 1 month; it's a very unforgettable experience.

Teach, Learn, Share

anything is possible

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a good cook for Chinese food :D
Insight of China as a Chinese also experience as a foreigner living abroad
Interesting stories about my trip
Laughing and good mood

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, China, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Czech Republic

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