I'm a New Zealander abroad who loves new experiences and meaningful interactions wherever I go 😀

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Human connection! I’ve had some of the best experiences and made lifelong friends. I’m curious about how people from different places live; I love to adapt to their version of ‘normal’ and learn what I can. I try to have an open and inquisitive mind, and CS has provided so many incredible opportunities to do this :)

Interests

Listening to an eclectic mix of (and discovering new) music, going to gigs, rowdy evenings at jazz and blues bars! Hiking, skiing, lazy days at home, camping, spending time with friends, connecting with good people, interesting conversations, watching good films, trying to read good books, being in nature, checking out the local bar scene, attending the occasional rave.. I'm always happy to pick up new interests and learn things along the way.

Music, Movies, and Books

Classic rock, blues, jazz, indie, folk, psytrance, electronic/house, acoustic, hip hop, metalcore/post hardcore, progressive metal, country, reggae, dub, tunes from around the world.. lots of stuff. I also love hearing traditional music from the countries I visit!

Comedies (e.g. Mel Brooks, Coen brothers, Christopher Guest), psychological thrillers, horror, drama, indie, science fiction, documentaries, fantasy, romance, Pixar.

I’m ashamed to admit that I don’t read as often as I’d like 😅

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Seeing Robert Plant live in concert and knowing it was the closest I would ever come to seeing Led Zeppelin.

Teach, Learn, Share

I could teach you very basic te reo Māori, perhaps?

What I Can Share with Hosts

Life and travel stories, a listening ear, relaxed vibes, cooking a meal, a round of beers, a decent sense of humour and an equally as decent sense of adventure.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burundi, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Kosovo, Laos, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Malawi, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Georgia, New Zealand