Living, studying and working in Denmark for a year is an one-of-a-kind experience. It was simply amazing - met tons of inspiring people, travelled millions of places, immersed into the chilling Nordic culture, etc. I have had lots of FIRSTs, of which I am only grateful and proud. But the most valuable is that I understand more about the world, and myself. I have brought so, so much stuff home, inspirations and insights that are impossible to gain by staying in my home country.

Gear up! Walking on an entire "mountain" made purely by ice is definitely one of the most amazing experience I had in my life! The volcanic-ashes-covered diamond-like blue ice and the rapid-changing weather make an absolutely stunning planet. Beware of your every step though, you could slip, drop or fall into literally ice-cold moulins! 

One can play with snow in various ways. Cross/back-country skiing is undoubtedly the top exhausting yet rewarding winter sport. It is a race between perseverance and muscle soreness. Keep going since the experience and scenery would never disappoint you!

Sitting in the cockpit let you view the world in a totally different perspective, both literally and figuratively. The feeling of flying is beyond words - when I first lifted the plane off the ground was a mix of excitement and breath-taking. 

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Thousands of things could go wrong in the air, especially the weather is out of anyone's palm. Calmness and preparation are the keys to get your feet back on ground safely!

Besides going up to the sky and mountains, how could anyone miss out the wonderful under-water world? The unpredictability make it dangerous but it is also what makes diving so fascinating. Not only do you get to swim with the cute marine creatures, but you also take care of buddies and develop safety mindset.

During my skiing trip to Norway, I had the chance to build a snow bell and spend a night in it! Sleeping inside your designed quinzhee with your co-builders after a day of tough hard work was satisfying. It was surprisingly not cold but the most comfortable place at the moment. I could never forget our laughters, tears and sweats in the snow!

My first long solo trip to Europe set off when I was 18, including a two-week international workcamp with teens from every continents (except Antarctica)! We renovated a cabin and build a barbecue place in Untereisesheim,  Germany. It was so memorable since it was the first time I get to know so many people from different cultures and live together. This is definitely one of the most important experience in my life as it opened my eyes to the wonders of the world.