Getting ready to set out of a four month trip around the South Pacific and Southeast Asia! I have been to New Zealand before but everywhere else will be new. Can't wait to meet new people, try new things and HAVE FUN!

In total, we will be traveling to Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, The Philippines and South Korea. Have you been? Recommendations? What to do? Let's talk!

I will be blogging throughout the trip, feel free to check it out: stephaniebounds.com.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To get to know local people better. I have staying in hostels in the past and it's great meeting people from around the world, but I have not met many locals while traveling. Plus it seems like a fun way to save a little money while traveling.

I have never participated before but have heard so many wonderful things and recommendations, looking forward to giving it a try. Would be great to meet people to potentially host in Seattle as well.

Interests

I like puppies, hiking and traveling, what more do you need in life? If you have a dog, we are automatically best friends.

Snowboarding, yoga and eating are additional hobbies of mine.

• dogs
• cooking
• wine
• yoga
• traveling
• socializing
• blogging
• hiking
• snowboarding

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Anything I can dance to.

Favorite Pandora station right now: Odeza

Favorite movie: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, comedies (there are better without the laugh track though), currently binging on OITNB season 3.

Favorite book: 1984, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The most amazing thing I have ever done is rafting through the Waitomo Glowworm caves in New Zealand. So much fun and beautiful!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Willing to help out in anyway I can, bring some delicious wine and attempt to cook you something delicious (or my travel partner can cook at least!).

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, England, France, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ireland, United States