*Update: Due to the cold weather in Europe, I'm backpacking now until spring of 2026.

I'm on a world bicycle tour since May 4, 2025. I blog about my adventure at https://hiattzhao.com

I am very laid back. More of an observer than a speaker. Think a lot about everything. Inquisitive. I try to live life in a minimalist style. Own only the things I need. Most people find me shy at first but once you get to know me I'm pretty open.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meet different people and learn about their cultures.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

- 10/16/2008 to10/19/2008: Rochester, NY, USA
- 10/17/2013 to 11/27/2013: West Coast United States and Mexico
- 2/1/2014 to 2/18/2014: Southeast USA
- 6/1/2014 to 6/11/2014: Northeast USA
- 9/25/2014 to 9/27/2014: Philadelphia, PA, USA
- 12/10/2014 to 12/18/2014: Florida, USA
- 2/15/2016 to 2/17/2016: London, UK

Interests

• arts
• architecture
• photography
• dining
• technology
• traveling
• billiards
• music
• guitar
• hiking
• psychology
• science
• parks

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Bicycled across America in 2018

Teach, Learn, Share

I love learning new things! I can teach you English and some Mandarin Chinese. Whatever I have I can share.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook a little. And I am an excellent dish washer.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Japan, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States