I'm a freelance translator who is currently on a 9 month trip around East Asia while working as a digital nomad. I would love to meet people who are interested in music, culture, photography, the outdoors, languages, and tea.

Feel free to check out my Instagram: nowenluan

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've had wonderful experiences attending Couchsurfing meetups, and I would love to meet more locals who can point me towards cool places and fun adventures.

Interests

Hiking; cycling; literature; writing; photography; languages; music; culture; food; art; architecture; history; good stories

• arts
• culture
• writing
• literature
• architecture
• photography
• dining
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• history
• languages
• tea

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Traveled through the arctic wilds of Alaska with Inuit elders. Cycled from Shanghai to Xiamen and around Taiwan. Lived in a tent for three months. Be woken up by a bear eating my food.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have about 10 years of experience with Mandarin, so I can help you translate or interpret. Can recommend things to do and places to visit in China and around Taiwan. I would also be happy to make you some Chinese-style tea or serenade you on a guitar!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Philippines, Poland, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste (East Timor), Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Taiwan, United States