I'm a recent college grad who loves traveling and everything outdoors. I've traveled to India, China, Tanzania, Kenya, Australia, and a few countries in Western Europe. Most recently I came from a house-sitting/couchsurfing trip in Alaska (Anchorage, Seward, Denali, Fairbanks, and Juneau) where my friend and I went on spectacular hikes like the Harding Icefield Trail.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe the best way to travel and really appreciate a new place is by meeting people who've lived in that place for a while. I also like having company on hiking/backpacking trips and other excursions.

Interests

Hiking, Biking, Camping, Reading, International Development

• cooking
• baking
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• camping
• languages
• science
• biking

Music, Movies, and Books

I've loved reading ever since I was a kid, so I have lots of favorite books, but more recently I've been reading non-fiction/memoirs (Hillbilly Elegy, books relating to poverty and international development, Bury the Chains).

I like atmospheric electronic chillout music as well as soundtracks from musicals and movies like Wicked, Les Mis, and The Hobbit. The 3 Idiots is one of my all-time favorite movies.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Scuba-Diving in the Great Barrier Reef

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach basic web development and basic Mandarin or English. I love to learn new languages, and I like to talk about different cultures and belief systems wherever I go. I also love cooking and sharing food (I make Chinese food and other types of Asian food mostly, and sometimes comfort food) and baking.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm really into cooking (Chinese food, other types of Asian food mostly, and comfort food) and baking so I'd love to share those recipes and make the dishes for you. I can also share my travel stories and give pointers on traveling in China, India, Australia, and East Africa. I can also teach basic web development and basic Mandarin or English.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, China, India, Kenya, Tanzania

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, India, United States