At the end of 2016 I quit my job in London after having lived there for 5 years and bought a one-way ticket to Colombia. My plan is to travel around South America for up to a year before heading home again. I'm looking to meet some cool people along the way and to become a Spanish pro (starting lessons as soon as I get to Medellin in early Feb).

When I return to Sydney/Melbourne next year I will be opening my doors to fellow travellers!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've couchsurfed in the past and thoroughly enjoyed it . The people you meet along the way are what makes a place truly memorable.

Interests

I studied writing at uni and love to write when I have time. One day I'm certain I'll write a bestseller! I was recently initiated into the exciting world of e-books so rarely leave the house without an army of books nowadays. I work(ed) in Marketing but am considering doing something more creative post-travelling (open to suggestions!). I consider myself as being very social - I love going out and trying new things and meeting new and different people. I started running last year and became slightly addicted although it's so hot here that I haven't been tempted to pick it up again, although I have done a lot of hiking! I listen to really awful punk/emo music and not so uncool hardcore/metal too, so I spend a lot of time listening to that and going to concerts and gigs.

• animals
• writing
• concerts
• running
• reading
• traveling
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• sightseeing
• last minute travel
• vegetarian cooking
• challenges

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The best thing I've ever done was go to France for a year to study French. I didn't do all that much studying but I had the most amazing time travelling around Europe, meeting new people and making life-long friends, starving myself so that I could afford my next train ticket, killing my liver and gathering my thoughts.

In 2010 I volunteered in an orphanage in Vietnam through uni, and despite my writing 'skills' I can't really describe how amazing that was, and how hard it was for me not to steal one of the babies - and everyone that knows me can confirm that I'm not a 'child person'. When I'm rich and famous I intend to go back there and do something good with my immense wealth and advanced status.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a great cook (vegetarian although I can cook for non vegos too). If you have a pet I will shower it with unconditional love! I'm also the queen of Dad Jokes.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Macedonia, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, France, United Kingdom