Hello, I'm Alyssa. Currently completing a Master of Social Work and living in Melbourne. I'm a karaoke enthusiast and cat lover, sweet tooth and vegan.

Hopefully my next travel adventures will be India or South Africa. I'm gearing up to write my master's thesis in 2017, so those dreams are on hold for now.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Met some lovely people through couch surfing during my time in Manila in 2013. Haven't used the site since then, but am open to meeting new travellers in Melbourne and around Australia.

Interests

• politics
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• nature
• gigs
• markets
• activism
• veganism
• brunch
• philosphy

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm a fickle person when it comes to my favourite music, movies/tv and books - it's always changing. Currently it's Stranger Things and Zootopia.

I couldn't even say for music. My taste is so diverse. I've been getting back into some of the classics like the Backstreet Boys. I'm a fan of the 80s. As for more recent stuff, lately I've been listening to Message to Bears, Lisa Mitchell, Frightened Rabbit, Lapsley, Lord Huron and of course a bit of T-Swizz and Nick Jonas.

However, my love for Harry Potter is eternal.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I worked at Oaktree in Australia and participated in the 2013 Roadtrip to End Poverty. 1000 young Australians roadtripped to Canberra to ask our leaders to do our fair share in ending global poverty. Was an amazing sight to see!

Countries I’ve Visited

Nepal, Philippines

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Philippines