Hey everyone, my name is Emily and my hobbies include reading, watching movies, painting, crafting, checking out local restaurants and bars, and traveling. I am a very loyal person and there's nothing I wouldn't do for my family and friends. I have a very strong desire to travel and work towards making that happen every day of my life. I love what different cultures have to offer and I enjoy making new friends along the way!

I’m in New Zealand on a one year working holiday visa and plan to spend another year in Australia after that on a similar visa. I’m looking forward to immersing myself in as much of the culture as I can.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm looking to meet new people to create new memories with and hopefully create long-lasting friendships.

Interests

• dancing
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• live music
• hiking
• kayaking
• paintballing
• sports
• adventures
• paddleboarding

Music, Movies, and Books

One of my all time favorite movies is Heartbreakers; I can watch it everyday for days on end. For books my favorite author is Ellen Hopkins so I love all of her books. With music, I like a wide variety but mostly listen to alternative rock these days.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I jumped off the Stratosphere in Las Vegas which is about 108 stories high. It was a pretty controlled glide all the way down so after the initial fear of stepping off the platform I loved the fall.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to paint a very basic picture (I'm no professional but I do try my hardest!)

I'd love to share cultural meals (especially desserts!)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share a joy of experiencing new things with hosts that make us both happy and hopefully do something neither of us has done before.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Scotland, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ireland, United States