Hello, my friend! You can call me Zoe! If you really want to call my Chinese name, you can go with JZ.

I used to be a quality engineer in China. I am starting my "Pacific Rim" adventure in October 2025 🌎 and honestly, I don't know when I will go back. I think I have learned everything that I had to from that office life, and now I am gladly moving on exploring new cultures, new people, new things, ideas, food and most importantly myself in all of this!

Shortly, I am quite an easy-going person who loves finding out new things about the ego through physical obstacles. That's why I challenge myself with extreme tramping, bikepacking, and kayaking! Just to evolve ✨.

But my journey isn't only about the wild—I equally love art, music, and getting lost in museums. To me, Mother Nature and the precious treasures left by humanity are the perfect balance. Simple life with infinite fun!

Along this way, Couchsurfing has given me so many precious friends and a real taste of local life. I am so grateful for that!

When it comes to the languages, I speak Chinese, English, and I’m currently having fun (and struggling a bit) learning Spanish so I can connect deeper with the locals.

Well, a short text doesn’t say a lot about me, but you can check my IG: @zoeinwilds to get a better idea of my life in the wild. I have so many trail stories to share once we meet 😁

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

From here I ended up seeing myself; the landscape where I played for the first time and the people with whom I spoke for the first time, whom I don't forget, and when I return I want to see if I can recreate a new self.

Interests

• culture
• environment
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• hitchhiking
• equality
• recycle
• jazz music
• bikepacking
• tramping
• nature lover
• rights
• history and culture
• minority rights

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: My soundtrack often leans towards the smooth, nostalgic vibes of Jazz and Japanese City Pop – perfect for late-night conversations or just watching a city go by.
Movies: I'm deeply moved by quiet, powerful human stories. My all-time favorite film is Hirokazu Kore-eda's "Nobody Knows" (誰も知らない). It touched me so profoundly that I named my beloved cat back home 'Yuri', after the main character.
Books: I'm drawn to books that challenge you to think. George Orwell's "Animal Farm" is a favorite for its powerful allegory about society. I believe the best art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.

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vibra suave y nostálgica del jazz y el city pop japonés; ideales para acompañar conversaciones de madrugada o simplemente para ver la ciudad pasar.
Cine: Me conmueven profundamente las historias humanas sutiles pero poderosas. Mi película favorita de todos los tiempos es "Nadie sabe" (Nobody Knows / 誰も知らない) de Hirokazu Kore-eda. Me llegó tan al corazón que a mi adorado gato [o adorada gata, si es hembra] en casa le puse 'Yuri', en honor al personaje.
Libros: Me atraen los libros que te retan a pensar. "Rebelión en la granja" (Animal Farm) de George Orwell es uno de mis favoritos por su poderosa alegoría sobre la sociedad. Creo firmemente que el mejor arte debe "consolar a los perturbados y perturbar a los acomodados".

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Tramping and travelling by myself since October 2025 with a small backpack

The best tramping: Huemul circuit
The hardest tramping: Dientes de Navarino

Teach, Learn, Share

Heavy-load Trekking: This is my meditation. I find clarity and strength in carrying everything I need on my back. If you know any great local trails (even small ones!), I'd be thrilled to hear about them.

The Shared Kitchen: I try to learn how to cook one local dish in every new place I visit. It's my way of collecting memories, creating a culinary map of my journey. I'd love to share this with you, perhaps we can exchange stories and flavors in the kitchen.

Authentic Conversations: I'm genuinely interested in people's lives and stories. Hearing about your passions, your work, or even just your typical day is what makes traveling meaningful to me.

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Trekking con mochila: Esta es mi meditación. Encuentro claridad y fortaleza al cargar todo lo que necesito a mis espaldas. Si conoces alguna buena ruta local (¡aunque sea pequeña!), me encantaría que me la recomendaras.
La cocina compartida: Intento aprender a cocinar un plato local en cada lugar nuevo que visito. Es mi manera de coleccionar recuerdos y crear un mapa culinario de mi viaje. Me encantaría compartir esto contigo; quizás podamos intercambiar historias y sabores en la cocina.
Conversaciones auténticas: Me interesan genuinamente las vidas y las historias de las personas. Escuchar sobre tus pasiones, tu trabajo o simplemente cómo es tu día a día es lo que hace que viajar tenga sentido para mí.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Your Personal "Travel Consultant": My real value to you as a fellow traveler might be my hard-won expertise. I can help you with:
Travel Hacking: How to research a new city like a pro, find amazing local food spots that aren't in the guidebooks, and plan your itinerary.
Ultralight Packing: I'm obsessed with packing smart and light. I can show you how to streamline your gear and what you really need (and what to leave behind).
Trail Finding: I can teach you my methods for finding and planning hiking routes, from famous treks to hidden local trails.
Street Smarts: How to stay safe on the road – tips on avoiding scams, theft, and other common travel pitfalls. I've learned a few things the hard way so you don't have to.
Good Conversation: For me, it's the perfect backdrop for sharing fascinating (and sometimes hilarious) stories from my treks in places like Nepal and the Arctic.
A Helping Hand (Still!): And of course, my offer to help fix things still stands! From your backpack zipper to a wobbly chair, my engineer hands are at your service.

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Trucos de viaje (Travel Hacking): Cómo investigar una ciudad nueva como toda una experta, encontrar lugares increíbles de comida local que no aparecen en las guías y planificar tu itinerario.
Equipaje ultraligero: Me obsesiona empacar de forma inteligente y ligera. Te puedo enseñar a optimizar tu equipo, qué es lo que realmente necesitas (y qué debes dejar en casa).

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Hong Kong, Japan, Macao, Nepal, New Zealand, Philippines, Russian Federation, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China