👩🏻 My name is Caifang 采芳, but you can just call me Nicole. I’m from a small island called Xiamen 厦门English name: Amoy, in southeast China, which is located opposite Taiwan.
I live with my partner, Adam 👨🏼. He’s a typical English guy from Cheshire—polite, patient, and super friendly with high empathy. He’s also really introverted (and a bit socially awkward 😝). Since I’m very outgoing, I’ll do my best to make up for his lack of talking! He’s the one who tidies up the room for our guests too. Adam loves playing PS5 and Switch games, and he’s a huge fan of Liverpool Football Club. If you’re into gaming or football, he might even turn into a chatty person! 😎
We’re both music teachers 🎵 (at different schools 🏫).

I did my master’s degree in Liverpool from 2017 to 2018. That’s where I met Adam—he was my classmate! 🥰 After we graduated, Adam moved to Xiamen, China, with me. We worked there for a few years before moving to Beijing in August 2022.

✈️ I’ve always loved traveling! My mom was also a teacher, so I traveled with her during summer and winter holidays when I was little. However, she usually joined tour groups, and I couldn’t wait to grow up and travel on my own. Eventually, my dream came true! 😃
Since I turned 18, I’ve been traveling solo during holidays, though only on short trips due to limited funds. That changed when I discovered backpacking and Couchsurfing.

🏠 Adam and I are always busy—we work hard teaching young kids (imagine being surrounded by naughty kids all day, every day… 😂). Despite this, I still love meeting new people and would love to welcome them into our home for a few nights. I really enjoy chatting and hanging out whenever I have free time.
We rent a small loft apartment very close to the airport. We usually travel during China’s national holidays and summer/winter breaks, so we might not be able to host you during those periods.
📝 If you’d like to stay with us, please read the “My Home” section—otherwise, we won’t be able to host you. ❌

Check out Adam’s music!
- YouTube: [https://youtu.be/rtvoEqV05vY](https://youtu.be/rtvoEqV05vY)
- Spotify: [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6GZJDmhMcQoXDpWJmEK30q](https://open.spotify.com/artist/6GZJDmhMcQoXDpWJmEK30q)
- Or search “Pale Remedy” on QQ Music.

🍭 PS: If we haven’t met in person, I probably won’t accept your friend request. 😉

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

🗺️ To be honest, when I downloaded the app, I just wanted to save money and travel to more places in one go.
But surprisingly, it not only helped me save money on hostels—it also allowed me to meet so many amazing people who encouraged, inspired, and supported me.
This inspired me to help more people traveling to my home country.

Now, I use Couchsurfing to build genuine friendships. One of my hosts even drove 6 hours from Scotland to attend mine and Adam’s wedding on 20 July 2024 in England 💒 (I posted our photo in my CS album).

Also, every time I travel, I get bored after just a few days. Don’t get me wrong—the scenery is amazing, but I get tired of seeing beautiful things every day. However, meeting people always boosts my energy. Whenever I think about past journeys, the most unforgettable memories are always about the people I’ve met.

Interests

• arts
• culture
• fashion
• photography
• shopping
• music
• cycling
• scuba diving
• swimming
• psychology
• religion
• postcards
• zither
• accupuncture
• music box
• knees therapy

Music, Movies, and Books

We love music! My favorite bands are the Beatles and Radiohead, while Adam enjoys rock music and heavy metal. He’s also a big fan of *The Lord of the Rings*.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

🇮🇳 Traveled solo across India for 3 months (from Kochi to Leh, including Kashmir).

👩🏻‍❤️‍👨🏼 Built a deep and meaningful relationship with my partner, Adam, for over 7 years (he’s my first boyfriend, and I’m certain he’ll also be my last 😊).

👧🏻 Pursued my childhood dream: becoming a teacher 👩‍🏫 and exploring the world 🌎.

Teach, Learn, Share

I’m very curious about new things and love learning about different histories, languages, mindsets, and cultures. I’d also like to explore how to prepare and cook authentic dishes from various countries and regions 🤓.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I’d love to share everything I know and can! Whether it’s cooking Chinese/Taiwanese food, teaching Mandarin 🇨🇳, playing the guitar/ukulele 🎸 or the Chinese zither 🎵, helping you take great portrait photos 📷, or sharing my backpacking stories—I’m here for it all!

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, China, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, England, Singapore, Taiwan