CURRENT MISSION

to feel free, learn, meet people, enjoy every single minute and ... to go around Europe!

ABOUT ME

Hi, I am Nathalie, 29 years old, from Lille, North of France. Ok, now, what to say about me??? Except that it is pretty hard for me to talk about myself...
I could describe myself as curious about all sorts of things. I enjoy simple way of life, I love nature and hiking. But I also really like the life in the city and spend too much time in cool bars with my friends.
I appreciate to give some time to do voluntary work in different groups.
Otherwise, I like eating fruits I pick on the trees, bicycle tours through my city to go here and there, to take time in the morning, being socially “off for few hours, the lasy week-ends, the sound of Balkan bands and Belgian beers!!! I do not like to make choices, capitalism system, dog shits in the street, junk food and... these lists are not exhaustive and can evolve with time.
Some times ago I decided to go alone on the road to discover new countries, cultures, to learn a lot through experiences and people I had the opportunity to meet, and maybe get inspired! Now I am back in France, working in a NGO, teaching environmental education to children.
I like to move slowly and do not use too much plane. I definitely prefer to meet the locals and explore unknown places and go wherever the wind (or my host ;-)) takes me rather than follow the main travelers tour the whole time.
For the rest, lets meet and exchange to discover more!

PHILOSOPHY

Respect of people and nature.

Be the change you want to see in the world (Gandhi)
You should treat the others as You would like the others to treat you.
The only thing that we are sure to fail is the one that we dont try.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Mainly surfing but Actually for a long time I have done same kind of things on my own, surfing, hosting people, linking people travelling with some of my friends.
I finally decided to join CS to facilitate meeting people when travelling around Europe. And I hope to host more people once I will get back and get a home again!

Interests

This year I started seriously to grow a vegetable garden and i love it a lot!
I enjoy meeting my friends, to have them for dinner or to go out for a beer, a concert or crazy parties!
I really like to be outside, to go hiking (especially in the mountain), to sleep under the stars and to ride horses (even if I didnt for a long time).
I am attracted by Ecology and Nature (to observe Fauna and Flora). I try to learn a bit more about the medicinal properties of plants and ecological gardening.
For some times, I’m interested by political ecology, downshifting movements, civil disobedience and alternative ways of life.
(During my trip, I really hope to learn more about such things! I started to look for eco-villages and others and I will take it if you have some kind of information, good plans!)
Oh, and I forgot: I love travels!

• dogs
• horses
• culture
• concerts
• education
• dining
• cooking
• beer
• partying
• gardening
• traveling
• socializing
• hiking
• surfing
• ecology
• teaching
• languages
• tours

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to very different sorts of music... Here are some of the bands and singers I like: Blues brothers, Burning spears, Arno, Winston mac Anuff, Goran Bregovic, Balkan beat box, Noir desir, Amy Winehouse, Dubians, the skatalites, Erika Badu, Hilight tribe, Gotan project, Brel, Brassens, Têtes raides, Jim murple memorial, les ogres de Barback, etc...
I don't read as much as I would like but I have some books and Authors I really appreciate:
Books of Boris Vian, Camus...
"Paths through utopias"
Comics of Manu larcenet, Alternative comics
Movies: Kusturica, monty python, Fight club, Dikkenek, Persepolis, la merditude des choses (the misfortunates), train of life, into the wild...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Go to sahara desert

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm eager to learn and share many things.
I would like to learn other languages and discover cultures...
I like cooking with others to teach and learn some tips.
I could teach french language and culture and share all my little knowledges...

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, China, Germany, Greece, Italy, Macedonia, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bulgaria, France, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland

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