I'm new to couch surfing! I made a drastic decision a couple of months ago to take some unpaid leave from my job and go travelling in the US and Quebec (with a bit of SE Asia on the way home). My main mission is to meet lots of new friends and I think couch surfing will be a great way to do that!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I hope that, by staying with locals, I'll be able to learn more about the "real life" in the places I visit. I'm looking forward to being able to return the favour when I get home !

Interests

Growing up in New Zealand, I spent all of my summers either surfing in Christchurch, or waterskiing at our holiday house in Akaroa. I've more recently gotten into SUP boarding as well.
I love hiking, and nature - I hope to do a few day hikes on my travels.
I'm also really into music - I play the guitar and the violin (and the piano very badly!).

• cooking
• boating
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• piano
• violin
• hiking
• surfing
• swimming

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Last summer the dolphins in Akaroa were in a super friendly mood, and I got to waterski and swim with them 4 days in a row out on the harbour from our boat. A couple of them swam away and did some flips to show off then came back. It was epic!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm an easy going, happy person. I hope to share lots of laughs and life stories with my hosts! I'm a reasonably good cook, so would love to cook everyone a meal!
I also would hope to be able to return the favour and have my hosts to stay if they ever to decide to venture all the way to NZ.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Croatia, Fiji, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Belgium, New Zealand