Kia ora,
I’m Laura - a 27 year old English girl living out of a backpack since November 2023. After graduating university and working in healthcare for three years, I decided to leave the UK and visit Southeast Asia for a few months….
Which has now turned into working and travelling outside of the UK for a multiple years.
Currently, I am in Aotearoa New Zealand with the aim to use Couchsurfing as a way to meet new people, learn about the cultures and life in Aotearoa, experience new places, and share moments with others along the way!

Aspects of travel which are important to me: sharing experiences with others, learning about cultures across the world, stepping out of my comfort zone, trying new things, making memories, experiencing nature, trekking, and giving back to the community.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Some of my favourite moments of travelling are sharing experiences together with locals and other travellers. I am hoping to continue these types of experiences by travelling through Couchsurfing - learning about new cultures and meeting awesome people along the way!
I’m excited for the time when I am stable in one place, so that I can host other couch surfers in the future☺️

Interests

• wildlife
• culture
• trivia
• board games
• traveling
• bouldering
• music
• karaoke
• hiking
• kayaking
• camping
• food
• nature
• tea
• gym
• exploring nature
• noodles

Music, Movies, and Books

My music taste is varied as I love to discover new music from around the globe - I am constantly searching for new music. Right now, I love to listen to cumbia💃
I love to experience live music especially with other people🪩

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed the highest volcano in Southeast Asia to fundraise for cancer research charities.

Teach, Learn, Share

Life for me is about constantly learning new things, and I have a particular interest in learning about cultures from all across the world.
I love to share music, food, stories, and games with others. As a native English speaker, I would always gladly practice English with others through language exchange, and I am currently learning Spanish myself.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can gladly prepare vegetarian/pescatarian dishes for the host.
I can offer my company when exploring the host’s city/town and I would love to share memories with hosts through discussions about life and previous travels :)
I love board games, so I can share my skills by playing with/against the host.
I could also share a few games, including the Mind Game♦️
I also like to help out with cleaning etc for the host where I can, to show respect for inviting me into their home.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Croatia, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Ireland, Laos, New Zealand, Scotland, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Cambodia, New Zealand, United Kingdom