Helloooo..:-) My name is Sylvie. I'm a French native. I grew up in the Parisian suburb and completed my education in Paris. In my early 20's, I emigrated to the US where I spent over 25 years in beautiful Colorado. I have 2 grown-up children, both living in Denver. I'm a teacher for the Alliance Francaise of Denver, and I love my job! I also love traveling, learning about other cultures, and making new friends. A couple years ago, I decided to switch to online teaching and to become a digital nomad to start exploring the world. So far, I've been to India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia. I am currently in Australia and loving it! I'm also passionate about yoga. I meditate and practice every day. In addition, I love taking long walks in Nature, reading, cooking (vegan), painting, and making cups and bowls on the potter's wheel.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Being a digital nomad can be a bit lonely sometimes. I'm a slow-moving nomad, and I enjoy staying in the same place for a while to get a good feel for the area. Depending on the country, I try to find pet-sitting assignments (I'm a member of a well-known pet-sitting website). It gives me the opportunity to take a break from hotels, and restaurants food. I get to stay in beautiful houses where I can cook and be surrounded by furry companions. While I like being by myself, I also enjoy talking to other humans and making new friends everywhere I go.

Interests

• animals
• wildlife
• arts
• meditation
• traveling
• pottery
• painting
• beaches
• nature
• art museums
• nature walks
• petsitting
• nature lover
• travelling around the world
• paintings
• ashtanga yoga
• travelling and meeting new people
• history and culture
• pottery making

Music, Movies, and Books

I like pretty much all kind of music from classical, folk, to blues and rock. I listen to Krishna Das, Bob Dylan, and also to Coldplay and the Weeknd.
My favorite movies are mostly of the non-violent kind. I love Finding Nemo and Shrek! I also enjoy series like Schitts Creek, Parks and Rec, and period movies.
I read a lot. My favorite international authors would have to be Paulo Coelho (the Alchemist, Brida) and Jean-Cristophe Rufin (Brazil Red, the Abyssinian).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

After I completed my studies, I decided to take a year off doing volunteer work. My first mission took me to London, England, where I spend 6 months working as a full-time volunteer in an emergency shelter for homeless people. My second mission took place in a native community about 100 km north of Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories of Canada.

Teach, Learn, Share

I teach French and can help learners with conversation skills.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my good spirits, kindness, empathy and a nice conversation in English or in French..:-)

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Canada, England, Fiji, France, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Northern Ireland, Samoa, Scotland, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Northern Ireland, Spain, United States