Hi! My name is Abby, and I'm currently studying Dental Surgery. I started using couch surfing in 2017, when I decided to solo travel for 8 months and wanted to meet new and interesting people along the way. I have a huge range of interests (and I'm always wanting to learn new things!) but I especially love to hike, read, swim, play with dogs, eat, explore, and learn!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to make the most of each and every moment I'm fortunate enough to have. The reason I travel is to experience and to learn - I don't think there is a better way to do that than with locals!

Interests

• cats
• dogs
• dancing
• reading
• hiking
• surfing
• swimming
• bars
• walking around
• bodysurfing
• rockclimbing

Music, Movies, and Books

I really love Radiohead, Banks, Split Enz, Crowded House, Matt Corby, Kimbra and loads of others when it comes to music - basically anything except screamo I like (sorry screamo fans).

My favourite book is "If This Is A Man" by Primo Levi

I don't think I have a favourite movie! It changes depending what mood I'm in; however, I am a sucker for tv shows like Parks and Rec, Scrubs, and The Office.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Perhaps not one amazing thing I've "done" but one incredible memory I have (among many others) is the final day of the W Trek in Torres Del Paine national park. As someone who has spent almost the entirety of her life in Australia, snow is something I've only seen two or three times, so it was extraordinarily special when after hard rain on the ascent to the Three Towers, it began to snow! Pure (freezing) ecstasy!

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: lacrosse, English, swimming, how to make lamingtons (yum), how to look after your teeth!!
Share: all!

What I Can Share with Hosts

My laughter, humour, stories, and love of new places.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Argentina, Austria, Bulgaria, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Montenegro, Peru, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, United States, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia