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Overview

  • 16 references 12 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Spanish
  • 39, Female
  • Member since 2012
  • Language Assistant
  • No education listed
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To see as much of the world as possible whilst meeting many great people along the way

ABOUT ME

I'm a quietly confident person, very chilled out and easy going. I like to be able to sit and take in my surroundings just as much as I like to participate in them. I am polite and friendly, and willing to help anyone that passes me by. Since an early age, I have enjoyed learning about different cultures and customs, but visiting different countries in the usual holiday style, ie, hotels and going to the usual touristy hotspots, has left me feeling a little deprived of the 'true' travelling experience.

PHILOSOPHY

I believe you should take each day as it comes, too much planning can end in disappointment. I'm a firm believer that a dream should be followed and if it doesn't work out at least you've tried - only regret the things you haven't done.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I joined in June and since then I have participated by hosting, surfing and going to cs events.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Couchsurfing has opened up a whole new world to me...I don't think I would ever go back to the 'normal' way of travelling. I love meeting new people and sharing new experiences with them. I think it is the best way to get to know a place and to see sights that are off the beaten track. I was maybe a little apprehensive about travelling alone for the first time, but now I can't wait for my next adventure :).

Interests

I love art, my favourite artist being Salvador Dali; playing guitar; going out with my friends; meeting new people; exploring new places...obviously travelling.

  • arts
  • working out
  • traveling
  • guitar
  • surfing
  • track and field

Music, Movies, and Books

I have an eclectic taste in music. I believe that music is a great enhancer of a particular atmosphere you are trying to create, I also think this to be true of emotions and moods.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I think there are too many things that could be said here. But the most amazing thing that I have done so far has to be couchsurfing. Without this experience I would not have met the many people I have met, seen half of the things I have seen, or even been advised of different places to travel. It is a true community, one which I hope to be a part of for a long time.

Teach, Learn, Share

Being fully qualified to teach English as a second language (TEFL) I could help you to scrub up on the language you already know or help learn the basics. I would like to learn anything you have to offer and share many memories along the way.

Countries I’ve Visited

Barbados, Belgium, Cambodia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Northern Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United Kingdom

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