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

P.S.
1. Couchsurfing is NOT Tinder!
2. I resonate with people that understand common sense, possess emotional intelligence and respect boundaries.

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:

"The goal is to die with memories, not dreams."

"The only thing more powerful than hate is love."

"Once is a mistake. Twice is a choice."

"If it cost your peace, it's too expensive."

Alexander the Great’s quote, “When we give someone our time, we actually give a portion of our life that we will never take back.”

"Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder."

"Too much attention makes a donkey thinks he's a lion."

"In the right eyes you are irreplaceable."

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

"Travel alone. The world will introduce you to the people meant for you."

My favourite movies are Eat Pray Love and Mamma Mia!

The '80s/'90s vibes are my favorite but trance music feeds my soul
https://youtu.be/cxn3LZZHipQ?si=LEMbYKhXcbEG_-MI

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 series!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can help you improve your English, share insights about the Romanian culture, provide tips for travelling on a budget, share my stories from 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, Northern Ireland, Norway, Palestine, Philippines, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, France, Japan, Romania