Chih-Yu

Travel information

I am currently

Description

Hi there! I’m Charles!
I’m an adventure-loving, long-term traveler who has been living on the road for over 7 years! For me, traveling is about total immersion — whether it's living on islands rich in indigenous culture, working in local wineries, or staying in remote grain harvest camps, etc. I always bring high energy and a big smile wherever I go!

Here’s how I can bring good vibes and solid skills to your place:
- Professional Chef: 7 years of diverse kitchen experience spanning luxury ski resorts, fast-paced food trucks, private catering events, hotels, and remote camps.

-Horticulture Degree: Born and raised in a farming family. I have a natural bond with plants, gardening, and animals, and I’ve got the muscle memory for tough farm work.

- Handy Builder: Deeply passionate about road trips, I built my own campervan from scratch! I’m highly capable with power tools, carpentry, and general property maintenance.

Throughout my journey, I have been blessed with incredible hospitality from locals, and my absolute favorite way to express gratitude is through my cooking. I’m independent, adaptable, and super excited to bring my flavors, hands-on skills, and positive energy to your project! Let's create some unforgettable memories together!

Interests

Farming

Movies & TV

Sustainability

Events & social

Culture

Self development

Van life

DIY & crafts

Cooking & food

Hitchhiking

Animals

Yoga / Wellness

Camping

Nature

Winter sports

Sailing / Boating

Mountain

Dancing

Beach

Water sports

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Cycling

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Japanese: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I Just start my Latin America trip, and very interesting to learn Spanish. Then I can explore more local culture!

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Animal Care

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Some knowledge of:  

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Light maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Helping with Computers/ Internet

House & pet sitting

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Able to teach about:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

More details about your skills

Professional Chef: 7 years of diverse kitchen experience spanning luxury ski resorts, fast-paced food trucks, private catering events, hotels, and remote camps.

Horticulture Degree: Born and raised in a farming family. I have a natural bond with plants, gardening, and animals, and I’ve got the muscle memory for tough farm work.

Handy Builder: Deeply passionate about road trips, I built my own campervan from scratch! I’m highly capable with power tools, carpentry, and general property maintenance.

Age

30

What else ...

Of course!
Exploring local cultures—especially learning about the old days and how people used to survive.
And a whole lot of:
Cooking, Snowboarding, Diving, Hiking, Surfing, Meditation.
And a little bit of:
Climbing & Bouldering, Yoga...and trying out many new things!
Now, after being inspired by so many amazing people I’ve met, I want to start:
Recording and documenting my life in every way possible!

Some more information

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  Special dietary requirements