I’m a Chilean engineer, interpreter (Spanish-English), and musician who has made Christchurch his home. I live right in the city, where I perform with fellow latin musicians, and when the weather invites I jump into my car and go for a drive through the most stunning kiwi roads.

Hi there! I’m Mirna, originally from Argentina, living in New Zealand. I’m curious and enthusiastic, always eager to meet new people, learn from different cultures, and share meaningful conversations. Life is a journey, and I believe it’s never too late to build new connections and experiences! I’m passionate about dancing and love exchanging stories, ideas, and life lessons with people from all walks of life. As a mom of two kids, I value kindness, open-mindedness, and the beauty of diverse perspectives.

CURRENT MISSION Live life to the full ! ABOUT ME Over the years I have been doing a variety of things, from teaching and training tour guides to growing veggies and herbs, making beer, bread and cheese, renovating an old traditional courtyard house in the Himalayas. Lived and worked in Tibetan borderlands of southwest China, Myanmar (Burma), Ireland, and Bali. But since 2020 I have been living back in New Zealand in Christchurch. Renovating older house. PHILOSOPHY I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not when I die, discover that I had not lived.” - Henry Thoreau

Coming to a strange city, the last thing you need to worry about, should where you will be staying for the night I am a person whom my past Couchsurfing vistors have described as friendly, helpful and fun lovng. It is a common theme I suppose, but I am sure there is more to me than that. The world is gettng smaller and smaller each year and I find the world is coming through the front door of the house I am living each day in the form of Couchsurfers. I discovered Couchsurfing over three years ago after watching a documentary about it on the RT channel from Russia (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUyBPbGxJ9o). Since then I have been part of it . I have liked what I have done and have had fun doing this wonderful thing and meeting amazing people from overseas. I would like to Couchsurf overseas at some time in the future. So far, I have gained a good reputation I think as a host, so hopefully I won't have too much trouble finding places to stay. I do volunteer work at a community museum (https://www.facebook.com/New-Brighton-Museum-322904724425832/). You should come there sometime. **** If you are thinking of coming here for just one night- don't. You can't get to know someone if you are just here for one night. ****

Owner of Cheeky Kea Tours. Give discounted tours to couchsurfing members. 1/2 price South Island 14 day adventure tour departing 1st Dec 2018 Not very good at writing these sort of things. Enjoy the experience of meeting different people and having those contacts for if I ever travel. Keep your requests short and sweet please

I´m a 34-year-old Kiwi-Latino based in Christchurch and work in banking. I live a 5 minute stroll from the beach in Sumner. As a CSer, I enjoy meeting travellers, sharing stories, and showing people the local sights. Having made great connections overseas through CS, I decided to start hosting.

Kia ora, I’m Luke from NZ. Into bikes, rugby & rugged outdoors—mountains, rivers, remote beaches & backroad missions. Easygoing, respectful, and keen to meet travellers, swap stories & explore off the beaten track. Let’s connect if you’re passing through.

Hey! I’m Vish — born in India, now living in New Zealand. I’m a curious soul with a passion for deep conversations, spontaneous adventures, and a good laugh. I’ve worked in call centres, explored creative storytelling, and am currently rebuilding my life with a fresh perspective. Couchsurfing, for me, is all about connecting with real people, swapping stories, and seeing the world through different eyes.