I am Melanie and I love a good adventure and get my feet wet, which is always better when I am helping others out! I am from the USA, and spent last year in New Zealand for a Working Holiday. I love to meet new folks, and really enjoy conversations and work when it is with other people. I've traveled in Europe, Tanzania, and Asia. I just completed my English teaching certification and also am a student tour leader (I bring high school groups to Europe!)

Life is full of new experiences, but occasionally we have to have those old favorite hobbies, including beekeeping, swing dancing, and venturing out on a good-old vintage clothing hunt. I'm proud to be a lifetime member of Girl Scouts! I also recently published a travel guide to Florence, Italy.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've met amazing people so far on Couchsurfing. I love traveling and meeting people along the way! I enjoy sharing travel stories and experiences with hosts and fellow travelers.

Interests

• reading
• sustainability
• beekeeping

Music, Movies, and Books

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, Handmaid’s Tale, Half of a Yellow Sun

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I studied abroad 3 times

Teach, Learn, Share

Tour leader, ESL Teacher, I have also run some beekeeping training courses as well

What I Can Share with Hosts

Swing dancing skills! I can also cook and bake. I'm happy to help with any craft projects as well.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Netherlands, Portugal, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Italy, New Zealand, United States