CURRENT MISSION

Helping out people who want to see the world but don't have the funds for a hostel

ABOUT ME

I don't have time to update fully now so this profile is left from when we lived in Wales. We are moving to Portland Oregon on June 10th.

Rachel: I moved to Cardiff for pretty much no reason. I was a backpacker for 10 months and then flipped out when I realized my trip was coming to a close and the real world was imminent. In order to put off real life and stay in the UK I started an MA in History program at Cardiff University. I love cycling and all things food an excercise - i keep a blog of my exploits here: http://rachelinwales.blogspot.co.uk/ I like being outside. Hiking in the sunshine can't be beat, but I can hike in the rain too - I do live in wales. Finally I love cooking and eating good food. and drinking pints while watching rugby.

Andy: I was born in England but moved to Wales when I was young (well, my parents moved me here), and count myself neutralized Welsh. I work as an Electronic Engineer, and really enjoy designing, making, and fixing things. I am also passionate about cycling, both as a lifestyle and a sport. I do other outdoors sports, such as climbing, hiking, and caving (well that's not really outdoors). I like good food and beer, and also brew my own.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Come sleep on my couch or spare bed. Also, please let me sleep on your couch.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

We have made two awesome trips with couchsurfing: 10 days all over Israel, and 8 days cycling across Europe. We've also hosted a few people in Cardiff.

Interests

Rachel: History, Travel, Cheese, Rock climbing, hiking, reading, writing, arithmetic (okay not soo much), knitting, coffee, music, petting cute animals.

Andy: The outdoors, hiking, camping, all kinds of biking, brewing beer, making things in my garage.

• animals
• writing
• dining
• cooking
• cheese
• beer
• coffee
• drinking
• reading
• traveling
• homebrewing
• blogging
• knitting
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• spelunking
• camping
• sports
• rock climbing
• rugby
• engineering
• history

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Rachel: I've driven across the US five times. I love to drive, and the USA is a great country to drive across!! I've visited 48 states in the US and spent 10 months traveling in Europe and SE Asia

Andy: I cycled across Spain - it took 10 days but was flippin sweet.

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