I'm Alexandra, originally from Romania. I left my country once I finished my studies and I lived in England, France and Japan, from where I decided to quit my job to fulfill my biggest passion in life, travelling. My dream is to visit every single country in depth (meaning not just a few days in every country, but taking the time to properly immerse into the culture and make friends around the world). I love to learn from locals and take the time to understand each culture, listen to stories and make unforgettable memories everywhere I go.

Instagram: iuliaalexandraciobanu

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Interested to meet locals as they make the best memories

Interests

I love learning about other cultures, interacting with locals, sharing experiences, going for a hike or diving

• arts
• culture
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• diving
• museums

Music, Movies, and Books

One book that changed my life: my passport!

Some quotes that I love:

"Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder."

"Cheating doesn't start with sex. It starts with curiosity. With nostalgia. With answering messages you don't need to answer. People think loyalty is about temptation. It's not. It's about deciding who you are before the moment tests you."

"In the right eyes you are irreplaceable."

"You found the right person to learn the lessons you had to learn."

My favourite movies are Eat Pray Love and Mamma Mia

The '80s/'90s vibes are my favorites

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Solo backpacking in 60+ countries

Collecting donations online to help a family in the Philippines to restore their house

Hitchhiked in the Gobi desert and ended up in the most remote area of it shooting a movie

Teach, Learn, Share

I can help you improve your English, French or teach you Romanian, give you tips for travelling on a budget or share my stories around the world

What I Can Share with Hosts

Positive vibes and many travelling stories

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Egypt, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Morocco, Netherlands, North Korea, Norway, Palestine, Philippines, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, France, Japan, Romania