Heyya! I’m Cindy🐈‍⬛

I was born in Beijing, grew up under the California Sun, and have studied and lived in North-Cal, Boston, London and Tokyo for a bit. I love exploring cities not just as a tourist, but as if I’m living there like a local：finding small cafés, pubs, parks, and hidden corners that make me feel at home, and meeting people along the way to make lasting friendships!🧸

I’m new to Couchsurfing, but I really love the idea of connecting with people in a genuine way. I know it takes a lot of trust to welcome someone into your space, so I want to say up front that I’m very respectful, easygoing, and clean. I don’t need much, and I always try to leave a place even better than I found it:))🦋

For me, the most exciting part of traveling is not just the sights, but the people I meet — whether that’s sharing stories over coffee, exploring a new neighborhood together, or just having a good laugh. I’d love to exchange cultures, experiences, and cooking recipes.✨🫧🌷

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m here because I think traveling is way more fun when it comes with new friendships 💫. I don’t just want to see cities — I want to feel them, through people’s favorite cafés, bars, stories, and silly adventures. Couchsurfing seems like the perfect way to find the “secret side” of a city and meet kind, open-minded people along the way.

Interests

• animals
• coffee
• flowers
• music
• nature
• exploring
• meeting new people
• languages and cultures
• cooking and baking
• yoga and meditation
• sunsets and sunrises

Music, Movies, and Books

Frank Ocean, Queen, Daniel Caesar, deca joins, sunset rollercoaster, Adele, John Mayer, Lana Del Rey…. anything and everything

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

pierced my own ear!!

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach:
- How to make simple but yummy Chinese food 🍜
- A bit of Mandarin & English phrases
- PR/communication tricks (if anyone’s curious about media or branding!)
Learn:
- Local slang & fun expressions 🤓
- New recipes from your culture 🍲
- Tips about hidden gems in your city
Share:
-Stories from growing up between places🌍
- Laughter, good vibes, and maybe a travel playlist 🎶

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, England, France, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, Japan, Macao, Maldives, Mauritius, Netherlands, New Zealand, South Korea, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, United States Minor Outlying Islands

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, England, Japan, United States