Hiya!

I'm Miela, an Aus nomad photographer/ climber.

I really appreciate: feeling small in incredible natural environments (climbing, trekking, mountaineering) spontaneous connections, side-quests, general silliness, creating art, cooking.

Some ridiculous things I have done recently: living out of a 4x4 in Patagonian Autumn (wind and rain ≠ fantastic for car life), boat-hitchhiking from Panama to Colombia, Motorcycle Licence in Colombia.

Very open to skillshares, always happy to chat but am respectful of hosts' space/time. Happy to lend a hand and help in any way possible.

Dream missions around the world: complete a psychology degree in Germany. Hike New Zealand top to Bottom. Bikepack or motorbike pack Southeast Asia, the 'stans', the mongolian steppe. Climb Denali.

Will try (almost) everything at least once!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To share.
To get to know places from more local perspectives and hopefully make lasting connections.
To connect with other travellers!
Connect with local and fellow traveller communities.

Looking to connect with people, learn, share skills, knowledge, ideas, art, culture, a drink, a meal, a game, a joke...a dance battle? You name it.

Interests

• photography
• meditation
• hiking
• mountaineering
• sailing
• etymology
• mythology
• trekking
• poi
• sustainability
• climbing
• alternative medicine
• art therapy
• drumming
• mixing music
• thruhiking
• cultura prehispanica
• indigenous astronomy
• audiovisualization

Music, Movies, and Books

Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fuck- Mark Manson
On Photography - Susan Sontag: Incredible book for any aspiring photographer.

Films: Ghost Dog the Way of the Samurai : Two best friends speaking completely different languages who mysteriously always understand one another.
Dead Man - Jim Jarmousch: Utterly beautiful black and white film.
Master of the Flying Gilloutine B-grade Kung Fu because life is silly.

Music: Leon Vynehall, Amon Tobin (Ambient/Min Tech), The Garden (weird mix of Punk + DrumnBass)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

10 pilgrimage with 40 other beautiful people across the Wirikuta Desert, Mexico.

Climbed a Hill in -18 degrees Celsius in Budapest.

Watched 80km gusts rip the roof off a building.

Participated in a hug with +30 people.

Boat-hitch hiked from Panama to Colombia

Generally eaten far too many chillies and hot sauces without dying...

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach/offer: A Photographic portrait session! Peruvian and Mexican food! Spanish/English Classes. Bushcraft techniques, navigation/route finding, climbing partnership, Life Drawing, Poi, Art (Painting/Drawing/Theory), Mixing/Dj-ing.

I would love to learn: Martial Arts, Drums (best instrument for travelling), more about Bushcraft (basic survival/first aid wilderness skilss) Audio Visual Teching + Projection Mapping + Mixing. Free Diving, Breathwork Techniques, Meditation Techniques, Portugese + German!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cooking!
Arting!
Language Classes/Conversations (English Spanish)
Photography skills! Always eager to lend my skills behind a camera or share my knowledge :}
Photo walks... a portrait session...
How to make a DIY pinhole camera with a cardboard box and tape and a piece of paper...
Outdoor companion! Hikes? Climbs?

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Mexico