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

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I grew up in Beijing 北京
Currently working and living in LA

****Unfortunately I’m unable to host people in my rented place in LA, but I’d love to meet up and show you around!****

I spend a lot time making interactive arts and 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’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?

— 2025 update —
I’ve met some truly free souls out in the wild, and through those encounters I began to see the shape of who I truly want to become. I want to be independent - exploring uncharted territory, experiencing life emotion and relationship to the fullest, making playful, provoking crafts, and to refine my eye as I keep expanding.

I’ve been lucky enough to glimpse the beauty of time up close. I’m excited to let time deepen rather than dull my curiosity, passion, and compassion, and to quest through the world and be unapologetically myself.

I’ve learned that I get along exceptionally well with creative people of all kinds. I adore that playful, romantic bravery.

From now and then, I write some sort of manifesto just to take snapshots of time and leave bread crumbs here and there. I hope when we met we can share slices of each other.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’ve met some amazing friends here.
They inspired me in different ways, and I’m grateful that the relationship lingers.

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

Interests

photography, skating, surrealism, magical realism, outdoor/nature, weird ideas/projects, how people live, live theater, culture!

• photography
• outdoor activities
• solo travel
• film

Music, Movies, and Books

I love indie artists! 🪶

🎶Music: Of Monsters and Men 😆
I listen to indie, punk, post rock, progressive, rap, actually anything new at the moment.

🎬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 the most.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Keep trying to be a better person.
Keep creating.

Teach, Learn, Share

I’m happy to share my knowledge in motion picture and photography! If we can create something together that’s even better.

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, Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, England, France, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Macao, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Nepal, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uzbekistan

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States