My name is Soleil Gioia Yang, you can call me Soleil or Rina. I’m a curious soul from China, obsessed with traveling, chasing waves, and embracing new adventures. I love pushing my limits and stepping out of my comfort zone. I’m from China, so I’d love to share homemade Chinese food with you, and if you’re curious about Chinese characters, culture, and history, I’m happy to teach you what I know! I’m looking for a native Spanish speaker for language exchange — I can teach you Chinese, and you can help me learn Spanish. My plan is to set aside 2 hours every week for consistent practice. I love meeting new people and hanging out, but just to be clear: Couchsurfing is not a dating app. It’s a platform for mutual help and cultural exchange. Also, once we’ve made plans, I totally understand if you need to cancel a few days or even a few hours in advance for unexpected situations — but please no last-minute notices, it’s not respectful to each other’s time.
Interested in Adventure Sports
Interested in Art
Fluent in Chinese (Simplified)
Learning Japanese
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
I hope to use my own strength to help others, and maybe I could view this world from others perspective.
Music, Movies, and Books
Music: Runaway-Kayye West Never Coming Back-Dabeull/Sofiane Pamart/Dee Eye THE THEME FROM BIG WAVE Heaven Ain't Hard 2 Find-2Pac Papillon-Secret Garden The Last Resort (2013 Remaster)-Eagles I have a wide taste in music. I love classic Chinese old songs, Western pop, Russian post-punk, K-pop, Japanese rock / city pop, jazz, light music, classical, and I’m also really into electronic music. Movie:I love movies with great storylines, especially suspense, thriller, and surreal films. I also enjoy lighthearted friendship comedies and humorous movies.(I don’t like romance movies or costume dramas) Book: I read widely, covering history, novels, autobiographies, and social sciences
One Amazing Thing I've Done
No regrets for what’s passed, no second-guessing my choices.
Teach, Learn, Share
Tech:I can teach you to cook Chinese food, including all kinds of stir‑fried vegetables, braised meat and vegetable dishes, steamed meat and vegetable dishes, cold mixed dishes, and pastries. I’m not very good at stir‑frying meat or deep‑fried dishes, but I also enjoy experimenting with Western recipes on my own. Learn:I’m eager to learn about the cultures and customs of different countries in depth, and also to learn how to make local specialties. I’m currently interested in learning Spanish, freediving/windsurfing/skydiving/bouldering, and making music. Share:I can share Chinese culture, historical allusions, travel tips for visiting China, life insights, professional knowledge, as well as my movie, book and music playlists.哈
What I Can Share With Hosts
A lot of interesting stories. Chinese fridge magnets and postcards.