OUR CURRENT MISSION See the world, meeting people and eat noodles.

Hey there! We’re Zhijian and Evelina—partners in crime since 2017! Our story began when a curious Swedish girl went to China and stumbled upon Zhijian in his *small* town of only 6 million people.

Since then, we’ve been on a mission to explore the world, try the wildest, most adventurous food we can find and meet incredible people. That’s why we’re here on this platform—always hungry for new experiences and meet amazing people!

We both love food and cooking , hiking , going on road trips and playing games. We always travel with a few games in our bags, and that is probably the only thing in our bag we have never argued about if it’s necessary or not.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

We’re super grateful for the chance to meet new friends in places we’ve never been. There’s something special about people opening up and sharing their life stories—it’s one of the things we love the most.

When we're back home, we love hosting Couchsurfers too! It’s like traveling the world from our own apartment, while rediscovering new spots in our own town.

Over the years, we’ve met some incredible people through Couchsurfing and made friendships that sometimes feel like a family on the other side of the world. ❤️ For us, it’s never just about finding a place to crash—it’s all about the connections and unforgettable experiences we share with hosts and fellow travelers!

Interests

We love food.
Love sitting at home and planning our dinner, go down to the grocery and shop. Get home and cook it and then the best part, to eat it!

We love playing board games & card games and is always traveling with a few games in our bag( as mention before haha) so yes we really love games.

• photography
• cooking
• cheese
• coffee
• board games
• traveling
• socializing
• podcasts
• hiking
• mountains
• eating
• card games

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In January 2020, after nearly a year in New Zealand on a working visa, we decided to buy a van and explore the country for three months and we fell in love with the van life fast and wanted to stay a bit longer…. So Just weeks into our journey, the borders closed due to COVID, allowing us to extend our stay unexpectedly!!

What began as a short trip turned into four more incredible years, during which we experienced New Zealand like never before with no tourist , and we remain deeply grateful for this unique adventure!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Let’s dive into some culinary conversations! From our travels to trying unique dishes, we love exchanging stories about food. Prepare for l discussions, as there's always more to explore when it comes to food!

Afterward, we can enjoy some board games.

If you need assistance with grocery shopping, washing dishes, or other tasks, we’re happy to help make things easier. Don’t hesitate to let us know how what we can help you with .

And if you're interested in learning Mandarin or Cantonese, Zhijian is available to be your teacher!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, England, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Latvia, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, United States