I'm Maiko from Japan.
I am passionate about travelling and meeting new people!

I've been working in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Before I came to NZ, I went to a language school in Sydney, Australia.
I have experience of working for a Japanese electronic company for about 10 years.

My English skills are still terrible, but I would like to communicate, talk and laugh with you!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because I want to get something special that I could not experience if I just travel.

Interests

Traveling , Scuba diving, Swimming, New adventures

• dining
• cooking
• japanese food
• traveling
• surfing
• scuba diving
• hang gliding
• swimming
• teaching
• hitchhiking

Music, Movies, and Books

The devil wears PRADA
Roman Holiday

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Swimming with wild seals in Mexico
Swimming with wild whale sharks in Mexico
Swimming with wild dolphins in Hawaii, Okinawa, Ogasawara
Swimming with wild turtles in Hawaii &
Philippine
Watching a wild shark in Fiji
Safari in South Africa
Watching wild whales in South Africa
THE BIG SHOT in the US
Disney world in the US
Bathing in the Ganges in India
Sky diving in Australia
WWOOFing in Australia
Hitchhiking in Australia
Going to a language school in Australia
Bungy jump in New Zealand
Hang gliding in New Zealand
Couch surfing in Australia and New Zealand

Teach, Learn, Share

I have been studying English.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Teaching Japanese ( I used to be a Japanese teacher for Japanese junior high students)
Cooking not only Japanese food but also yummy food :), maybe...
Teaching how to wear Kimono

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, China, England, Fiji, France, Guam, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States, Vanuatu, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Japan, New Zealand