Hi, I’m Billi (they/them)! I’m a queer traveller from Sydney who’s passionate about building community, learning from different cultures, and unlearning colonial ways of seeing the world.

I'm planning on completing the Camino Portugues this trip!

For me, travel is about people more than places. I love sharing meals, stories, and late-night conversations that stretch from laughter to philosophy. I find joy in queer community wherever I go whether that’s through art, activism, or simply being present with one another.

I also love movement and creativity: long distance running, dance, hiking, meditation, yoga, bouldering, journaling, and visiting art galleries. I balance adventure with reflection, and I’m always curious to learn from the people I meet.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe Couchsurfing is about more than finding a bed, it’s about building connection. I’m here to meet people who want to share culture, kindness, and community. I want to experience Portugal not just as a tourist, but through the eyes of locals who are open to exchange.

For me, hosting and surfing are acts of hospitality that resist the transactional nature of travel. It’s a way to practice generosity, queerness, and solidarity across borders.

Interests

• meditation
• nature
• spirituality
• queer
• decolonization
• weightlifting
• polyamory
• runnig
• dancing,
• non-monogamy

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I love anything I can dance or move to queer pop, indie, hardstyle, trance and the occasional soulful ballad.
-Chappell Roan
- Charlie XCX
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Voila
- Dutch Melrose

Books: I’m drawn to queer theory, decolonial writing, and psychology. I love works that shift perspectives and create space for imagination and healing.
- The Ethical Slut (my current fav)

Movies:
- Studio Ghibli films
- Pulp fiction
- Good Will Hunting

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Running my first marathon in less than 3 hours was incredible. Not just for the physical achievement, but because it showed me how much resilience, and self-belief matter.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach
- Movement practices, and physiotherapy tips.
- Cook simple vegetarian nourishing meals.

Learn
- I want to learn local traditions
- Queer histories
- Ways of living in harmony with community and land.

Share
- I love sharing deep conversations, laughter, and small daily rituals
- A home-cooked meal

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can bring warmth, curiosity, and a spirit of care into your home. I’m happy to cook a meal, lead a meditation session, give physiotherapy tips (please ask explicitly) or share stories from my travels. More than anything, I’ll share presence, respect, and genuine connection.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, England, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia