I am Anna, 26 years old. I am a nurse, vocation one! I have been living in Manchester for 2 years (2014-2016), working in an NHS hospital. Then, last year I decided to move to Athens and work a little bit as a volunteer in Medicens du Monde, an NGO based in the center of Athens, working in a Free Clinic and in Eliniko Refugee Camp as a nurse. I am currently working as an agency nurse in the UK, doing some shifts every now and then. I love travelling, my job, sun and friends, meeting people and discovering new things! I love learning languages and getting to know people. There's lots of interesting people around the world :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I really like the idea of sharing the house/flat to people who needs a place to sleep/stay for holidays. It's a way to meet new people (probably pretty interesting people) and to help out somehow. And a part from that, it is an excellent way of getting to know the place you are going at, a bit more deeply! There's going to be a local person who can give you tips about where to go, what to visit, where to eat...etc! And even joining you for a drink! A great way to know (or show) your spot in the world!

Interests

As I said, I do really love traveling and meeting people. I love hiking and nature, landscapes and different cultures and languages. I love music (all sorts, depending on the moment). I play guitar and I sing, not very well, but hey, I have fun! And as long as people doesn't complain...! Apart from nursing I have been instructor for children for many years (camping, school trips and theater lessons mainly) and English teacher. I love food and cooking. For me, there is always an excuse to enjoy a good meal! Few friends, few drinks, nice places and good conversations are basics for living!

• traveling
• nursing

Music, Movies, and Books

It depends on the moment and the "life period" I am living at! I like books based in modern history, as long as they are novels and well written! Then I like classic books sometimes, but they have to trap me at the beginning! I have been reading British thrillers, Spanish modern history dramas and South American novels recently. Basically, as long as the way they are written is beautiful, I can read pretty much everything, and the same with music and cinema! If there is quality, it is welcome!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have really enjoyed the time I have spent in Greece. I have met amazing people, kept working as a nurse, in contact with lots of people, learned a lot about my professional career and learned a very different language, Greek!! I am pretty proud about those last months!

Teach, Learn, Share

In Athens as well, a part from nursing I have been teaching Spanish, to get a little bit of extra money! I love teaching children. But anyway, the last months I have discovered that teaching adults is very cool as well! Very different, but cool anyway! There's not much I can teach...guitar, languages...! Maybe a bit of nursing/medical knowledge...! But I am opened to learn everything anyone wants to teach me! (not cupcakes or deserts... I am bad at it and I know it...)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I guess company, conversation, few experiences, few jokes!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Morocco, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Peru

Countries I’ve Lived In

Greece, Spain, United Kingdom