Hi there,

My name is Mel and I am an avid traveller. I am easy going, social, and enjoy an active lifestyle. I'm a seasoned traveller and have visited upwards of 45 countries so far. I love to meet great people, cook/ eat and explore the world.

Looking forward to meeting some interesting people in great places! If you'd like any additional information please don't hesitate to ask.

In relation to Hosting:

I have an irregular work schedule, and keep quite busy, therefore I am not always available for hosting. I have a housemate and will need to clear it with him as well. Weekends are preferred.

I live in close proximity to the University and have a spare bedroom with a double futon that can accommodate up to 2 guests. I prefer to see positive references before agreeing to host, but with that said, I realize everyone needs to start somewhere. I EXPECT reliable and respectful guests that would treat my home well. NO smoking/drugs on the property!!

PLEASE NOTE** not interested in any "romantic" endeavors

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Last year I quit my job at home and went travelling around the world for a year! I had joined a fellow traveller couch surfing and had positive experiences and met good people while getting a local perspective of places. Now that I'm home i'd love to try and return the favor.

Interests

Socializing
Sports/athletics
Cooking/eating
Travelling
Adventure activities
Being outdoors
Card and board games
Health/nutrition

Music, Movies, and Books

Enjoy a mix of music...
Fav book-a thousand splendid suns, cutting for stone, etc
Don't watch a ton of movies, too much life to live

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

It's impossible to choose just one!

Teach, Learn, Share

-I enjoy cooking and am willing to teach or learn depending on the dish/cuisine
-wanting to improve on my Spanish
- Travel tips and knowledge i've learned along the way

What I Can Share with Hosts

Enjoyable company, cooking, quest for adventure, english language, etc

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Argentina, Australia, Barbados, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, England, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Lesotho, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Peru, Portugal, Rwanda, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Canada