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Overview

  • 12 references 4 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English
  • 37, Female
  • Member since 2011
  • Sales Manager, Hospitality
  • Bachelor of Arts and Business Studies
  • From Auckland
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To explore the UAE and surrounding countries whilst living here

ABOUT ME

After working in public relations for a couple of years I decided it was time to see the world. My first stop was Washington State in the US where I worked at a Girl Scouts summer camp for 3 months. Before leaving the US I travelled the West Coast of the US for a month. I then spent a year in Canada working in a ski town. After my year was up I traveled across Canada and down the east cost of the US. I then headed off to London to work for a couple of years, spending my weekends and holidays travelling Europe. Once my visa expired I was offered a position in Abu Dhabi, an opportunity too good to turn down!

PHILOSOPHY

Life needs to full of great food, wine, experiences and people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I would love to meet new people in Abu Dhabi as well as in other countries I travel too. Unfortunately I am not in the position to host in Abu Dhabi.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have met some amazing people through couch surfing all over the world and I believe some of these people will become life long friends!

Interests

I love the outdoors; tennis, running, kayaking, cycling etc. I also love to dance (whether in dance classes or on the dance floor!). I also have a blog where I talk about my experiences eating gluten free. Generally I just love hanging out with friends and meeting new people.

  • dancing
  • dining
  • wine
  • running
  • traveling
  • blogging
  • outdoor activities
  • cycling
  • kayaking
  • camping
  • surfing
  • skiing
  • tennis

Music, Movies, and Books

A bit of everything. I love chick flicks as well as crime fiction (e.g. Criminal Minds, Law and Order), pop music, jazz music, easy listening music and a whole range of books.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Deciding to leave my career in Australia to see the world!

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to learn more about different cultures around the world and be able to teach people more about Australia and NZ.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My positive outlook on life as well as the experiences I have had all around the world.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Fiji, France, Germany, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United States, Vanuatu, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom

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