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Overview

  • 9 references 7 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Māori, Spanish
  • 39, Female
  • Member since 2010
  • Backpacking
  • Bachelor of Design, major Photography
  • From Hawkes Bay
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Travel the world to learn, experience and interact with other cultures

ABOUT ME

I grew up in a tiny town in New Zealand and have spent the last 4.5 years travelling and working in different places across the globe.
I am currently living and working in London, travelling to Europe as often as I can.
I try always to be positive, polite and open minded. I believe that kindness should always be your first reaction in any scenario. For me the act of travelling keeps me grounded and centred.

PHILOSOPHY

Always be thankful, gracious, kind, loving, and honest.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have couchsurfed all over the world and although I am yet to host for myself; my family in New Zealand have hosted friends who have hosted me in other parts of the world. This is the true spirit of couchsurfing; making connections and sharing good will, peace and love.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I love couch surfing, I have met so many amazing people and have had so many incredible experiences. I love visiting a new place and meeting people who live there and experiencing the way they live in that place. I have a much more authentic experience this way!

Interests

Yoga, Sailing, Running, photography, art, films, baking, reading, eating good food, surfing, going to the beach, hanging with friends etc

  • arts
  • photography
  • dining
  • baking
  • yoga
  • running
  • movies
  • reading
  • traveling
  • socializing
  • hiking
  • camping
  • surfing
  • sailing
  • beaches
  • mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

I like all sorts of music but mainly listen to jazz and all the sub genres of jazz such as Ethiopian jazz, African jazz etc.
Best book I have read thus far is Marching Powder! -Intense

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One of the most amazing things I have done was to hike with my three friends and camp at some un-excavated Incan ruins in Ecuador. The ruins are only known by the locals and the only way we were able to go was because we made friends with a local man who took us into the mountains. This was a very special experience.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Guatemala, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Spain, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom

Old School Badges

  • 4 Vouches
  • Pioneer Badge

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