Hi, I'm Anna! Originally from Western Australia, I've been traveling and living around the world for over a decade now and have been incredibly lucky to have met so many wonderful people and to have had so many adventures.

Most recently, I lived in New Zealand for 4 years, but since May 2023 have been on the road - traveling across the US, Europe, Vietnam, New Zealand, Australia and back to Europe via Vietnam! Phew!

I'm a people person - love spending time with folks and meeting new people! I enjoy deeply connecting with people and love nothing more than sitting on the floor/ground in the sun with a beverage and some good chats!

I'm also an artist, so enjoy and value my introvert time. I enjoy taking long walks, listening to music, audiobooks and podcasts. I enjoy drawing, painting, and anything I can get my hands on creatively. My favourite is always creative collaboration and to engage in arts and creativity with others!

I play guitar, write songs, and am gearing up to start recording and performing in the Fall! I can also play ukulele and have been learning the drums and banjo. I write and have taught creative writing in New Zealand!

I've been vegan for over a decade, but don't mind others eating meat or animal products around me. I enjoy cooking, sharing food and cooking with others! Big fan of communal meals, potlucks and eating with folks.

I love cycling, camping, hiking, swimming and being outdoors, though can't handle the cold very well!

I recently learned how to surf and I loved it! I enjoy any time spent near or in water.

I enjoy yoga, mindfulness, self-growth and self-awareness and consider myself to be a spiritual person. I'm super open to the big chats.

I value communication, authenticity, respect and kindness! I'm pretty chilled and laid-back.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want a free place to stay and to steal all your food...just kidding. Unless...

I've been on couchsurfing for almost 10 years! 10 years! When I first started, I was 20 years old and backpacking around Europe. Doing the classic Australian "10 month-long backpacking trip". I was struggling with deeply connecting with people in hostels and discovered couchsurfing. Cue: my life completely changing from that point out!

Couchsurfing has taught me SO much. About trusting people, hospitality, respect, friendship, and authenticity. I've honestly met some truly lovely lifelong pals from couchsurfing and am so grateful I started couchsurfing in my early 20s!

Interests

I love a lot of things and am a pretty busy person with all of my interests and hobbies!

I journal and write daily and teach creative writing classes.

I love being outside. I love hiking, camping, and spending time in nature. I am kept sane via walks in the forest and swims in the pool or ocean!

I love music! I'm currently learning guitar, banjo and drums! I played ukulele for many years but guitar is my latest love.

I'm a low-key foodie. I love cooking, especially elaborate meals, when I have the time. I've been vegan since 2013 and can swing my way around a kitchen! One of my favourite things is having wine and a yarn with a pal/s whilst cooking a meal!

• writing
• poetry
• photography
• cooking
• yoga
• sauna
• reading
• podcasts
• music
• live music
• hiking
• camping
• swimming
• hitchhiking
• travel
• art
• films
• nature
• theatre
• learning
• improv
• comedy
• the ocean
• veganism
• walks
• banter
• intersectional feminism
• shit talk
• drinkingtea
• learning guitar and banjo

Music, Movies, and Books

A handful of MUSICIANS I listen to on a semi-regular basis are: Animal Collective, Sylvan Esso, The National, Big Thief, Sufjan Stevens, Khruangbin, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, AJJ, The Mountain Goats, Björk, Broken Social Scene, POGO, Alt J, Belle and Sebastian, Bonobo, Sigur Rós, Tame Impala, Father John Misty, Fleet Foxes, Amen Dunes, Haley Heynderickx, Talking Heads, Grateful Dead, Beach House, Explosions in the Sky, Why? The Tallest Man on Earth, Modest Mouse, Frightened Rabbit, Neutral Milk Hotel, Hop Along, Jens Lekman, IDLES, Duster, and SALES.

MOVIES - I'm definitely more arthouse and indie inclined, but I love a good romcom on a burnout kinda day. I go pretty hard during the film festival (last year's record was 17 films). I can't pick a favourite film but I do enjoy my David Lynch, Richard Linklater and Wes Anderson.

BOOKS - I love to read and am aiming for 32 books this year. You can check out my Goodreads, in general, I love a good fiction book but also get down for anything that makes me learn something new - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/42342205-anna

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hitchhiked 30,000km around the world and then wrote, produced and performed a play about the experience!

Teach, Learn, Share

I'll teach and share what I have and you teach and share what you have.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A not-too-shabby vegan meal, some quality yarns, and hopefully good company! :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

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