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Overview

  • 5 references 2 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning German, Swiss German
  • 30, Female
  • Member since 2012
  • Student
  • Slaving away at university
  • From Geelong, Australia
  • Profile 95% complete

About Me

CURRENT MISSION

See as many places and meet as many people in Europe as I can!

ABOUT ME

I caught the travel bug last year while working as an au pair in Switzerland. Meeting people, trying new foods, seeing strange places - it is addictive! But since returning to Australia, university and a job are limiting my travel options, so I'm bringing the world to my house!

PHILOSOPHY

Always look for the positive side of things and be able to laugh at yourself.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've surfed and met up with fellow couch-surfers. I'm hoping to host people but need to fit in with my parents, as I'm back living with them again. They're nice people, honest! :-)

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Had my first surfing experience in London - had a great host and loved every minute of it! Can't wait to go surfing again :)
Also met up with some couch surfers in Dublin for a pint or two, which lead to a few more, dancing, laughter and a weekend that I'll never forget!

Interests

I love music and seeing bands. I play flute, bass guitar and double bass and enjoy meeting other musicians.
Musicals - who doesn't love them? Nothing better than a night out at the theatre, or even the movies.
I enjoy playing netball and sports and getting outside, but also curling up with a hot chocolate and good book.

  • arts
  • books
  • dancing
  • chocolate
  • beer
  • walking
  • drinking
  • pub crawls
  • movies
  • traveling
  • socializing
  • music
  • guitar
  • surfing
  • skiing
  • sports
  • swimming
  • netball
  • languages
  • au-pair

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: anything really. Comedies, musicals, romcoms. But not horror. I like thrillers even though I practically wet myself. Anyone who can explain Inception to me would be my hero. I work in a DVD store, so it's my job to watch movies!

Music: like.

Books: Where's Wally is great.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- Being up the top of the Eiffel Tower at midnight for Bastille Day.
- Swimming in the crystal clear waters of a Greek island.
- Keeping up the Australian reputation and drinking way too much in beer halls in München and pubs in Dublin.
- Seeing the Queen by chance in London.

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to learn the basics of some more languages and try skiing. I've almost mastered the art of walking on snow without falling over... it's difficult for an Australian :) In return I can teach some Aussie slang and inspire a love for Vegemite.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, South Africa, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Switzerland

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