Hi there! I’m Irina :)
New experiences excite me 🌏

I spend a lot time doing street photography. Happy camper in the nature. I love learning about cultures and making meaningful connections. I want to see how people around the world live and fight.

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I grew up in Beijing 北京
Currently working in LA

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I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately -
Love to hear your answers!
🔸How would you introduce yourself without saying anything about your job, your interests, or any of your labels?
🔸Why do you travel?
🔸What’s (going to be) your first tattoo?

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’ve met some amazing friends here.
They inspired me in different ways, even now.

I want to be a storyteller, connecting dots, and
keep being shaped by the world! 💛

Interests

photography, outdoor/nature, weird ideas/projects, how people live, live theater, culture!

• photography
• outdoor activities
• solo travel
• film

Music, Movies, and Books

I love supporting indie artists! 🪶

🎶Music: Of Monsters and Men 😆
I listen to indie, punk, post rock, progressive.

🎬Movies: Yi Yi is my all time favorite. Big Fish is another one. Past lives got me too.

📖 Books: Now I’m reading literature around the world. Cognitive Science, philosophy and sci-fi interest me!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Keep trying to be a better person.

Teach, Learn, Share

I’m happy to share photography and animation knowledge!Even better, we can make something together!

I want to hear your stories. 🏔️

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good vibes!
Good conversation about how we want to live our lives.

Countries I’ve Visited

Antarctica, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, Cuba, El Salvador, England, France, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Macao, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States