CURRENT MISSION

I've been living abroad for the last 17 years and have always had an insatiable passion for exploring and challenging myself.
I love wandering around, meeting new people, new experiences etc.

I blog about my travels and lifestyle right there (http://www.chasingtheunconventional.co.uk).

ABOUT ME I am French and went to live in London back in 2002 as I was very keen to improve my English and try something new. I stayed there for 14 years until I moved to Italy for a few years too. I generally like visiting cities, going to exhibitions, eating out or have a nice evening eating in with friends. I like outdoor activities and nature. I am into cycling, running and hiking mostly.
Personality-wise, for the ones who know about the MBTI at all and are interested in it, I'm part of the small INFJ crowd :-)

PHILOSOPHY "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I decided to join Couchsurfing because it's a great way to meet like minded peeps and I'm interested in meeting locals wherever I go. I think it's great to see how people live rather than staying at a hotel where sometimes it lacks the warmth of a conversation over a home cooked meal.

Interests

Travelling, volunteering, blogging, eating nice and healthy food, visiting new places, spending quality time with people.
I love being independent, my alone time and working on my self-development.

• traveling
• eating out
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• psychology
• volunteering
• spirituality
• healthy lifestyle

Music, Movies, and Books

Authors I like: Brené Brown, Laurent Gounelle, Bernard Werber
The singers I like... Sia, Alanis Morissette, Tracy Chapman, Emeli Sandé, Jewel, U2, David Gray, Adele, Pink and many more!
Preferred movies: The Hours (by far), The Reader, Chocolat, Salmon fishing in the Yemen, Eat Pray Love etc.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A few things pop to mind, but I'd say moving to London, a solo 5 day hike in the Mafate Cirque on Reunion island, solo backpacking around Scandinavia etc.

Teach, Learn, Share

I believe we all have a little something to teach each other. I love talking about my experiences, answer questions if you have any and teach you skills and tricks I may have learned through my travels.
The above works both ways, so I love listening to people all the same and absorb all the good vibes I can get.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a great listener (yep, it's a skill nowadays - Ha!), I can help with English practice and I am very keen on uplifting people generally, so I'd be glad to share all that with you if we get to meet one day.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Réunion, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Italy, United Kingdom