Hello, hello!

My name is Ellen, 23 years old. I am a Gambian/Norwegian Scot! Grew up in Scotland, New Zealand and Tanzania. I majored in International Relations at Edinburgh University and Sciences Po.

Currently travelling and working, focusing on humanitarian work, public health and peace building. Thoroughly enjoying meeting and connecting with new and interesting people on my adventures.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Hang out with interesting people whilst travelling affordably.

"If our thinking is alike, then we aren't thinking at all'

Authentic connection is everything!

Interests

African politics, war, refugees, anthropology, humanitarianism, humanism, diversity.

Spirituality, personal development, understanding.

Reading, meditation, yoga, being beside water, looking at beautiful scenery, having meaningful conversations.

• singing
• cooking
• yoga
• meditation
• politics
• reading
• traveling
• anthropology
• international relations

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:
Four Agreements - Don Miguel Ruiz
The Autobiography of Malcolm X
Half of a yellow sun - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
What I know for sure - Oprah
The Colour Purple

Music:
Afrobeats, reggae, funk, soul.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sing to a wild elephant

What I Can Share with Hosts

African cooking!

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ghana, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda