Hi!  I’m Miao from China—a former IT project manager/product manager turned slow-travel enthusiast and Chinese tutor. After years in tech, I took a gap year to wander through Europe on a tight budget, immersing myself in local life, and now I teach Chinese on Preply.
My goal? To connect across cultures, one conversation at a time.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

💡 Authentic immersion: I prefer learning everyday rhythms over ticking off tourist spots.

🤝 Cultural exchange: I speak Mandarin and English fluently, and I’m learning Norwegian and Swedish—happy to practice languages with you.

🤝Communication: I like to have deeper communications with the locals and share stories and opinions. So I can have a better understanding of local culture.

🍳 Cooking together: I love making simple Chinese dishes.

Interests

• dancing
• traveling
• travelling and meeting new people

Teach, Learn, Share

Chinese
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What I Can Share with Hosts

Conversational exchange: I’m happy to chat Mandarin or English, and exchange cultural insights.

Culinary contribution: I can cook a simple meal as a thank-you.

Respect & cleanliness: I’m tidy, aware of utility use, and always follow house rules.

Flexible & low‑impact: I sleep well on a couch or floor, and I adapt to your schedule.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Finland, France, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Norway, Sweden