Hi !! Nice to meet you, I'm Penne :) I live in Naarm (Melbourne). I just finished my Fashion Design degree, and I love anything to do with making, I like to crochet, paint, up-cycle, and I also have a very small tattoo business. Being outside in nature is my favourite place to be, I really enjoy surfing and skating. I am also very passionate about seeing a change in the world and do what I can sustainably and politically, I am unequivocally for a Free Palestine. I grew up in Aotearoa (NZ) and have French, Turkish and Portuguese ancestry, I'm currently travelling around Türkiye and Europe for the next month and would love to meet like minded people along the way, we can do arts and crafts together or go on fun adventures, I'm also very aware of the balance of needing space so very happy to solo adventure and do my own thing as well and help around where needed I'm very handy and have heaps of practical skills.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because I don’t have many funds as a student and I think it’s a really beautiful way to connect with people and a more local way to travel and meet people. I also want to go on surfing adventures and would love to find a host that is on a surf beach 🌊☀️

Interests

• animals
• design
• fashion
• tattoos
• music festivals
• gardening
• painting
• surfing
• skateboarding
• art
• nature
• activism
• feminism
• sewing
• sculpture
• jewelry making
• tattooing
• murals
• grafitti
• crotchet

Music, Movies, and Books

I have a terrible memory, but my favourite show ever is We Are Lady Parts, such a brilliant show !! Otherwise, I'm currently reading Root & Branch by Eda Gunaydin, which is a really good book.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Going on amazing solo surf trips around Australia

Teach, Learn, Share

I can speak both English and French and can teach both ☀️ I love painting and would love to paint you a mural or some art for your home. And I’m very helpful with gardening or any home tasks. I can also teach how to sew or crochet or surf or skate, I have heaps of hobbies and am super happy to share these hobbies :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Some friendly company and a helping hand in any way you need around the house, from painting to cooking. I can also offer a place to stay in Melbourne and a fun tattoo if you’re ever in Melbourne or Australia 💛

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, England, France, French Polynesia, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, Vanuatu

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, France, New Zealand