ABOUT ME

Hey there, I'm 31, an early childhood teacher and a sailor. I have taught in Thailand where I currently live for five years with a year in between back home in New Zealand. When my contract ends in July this year (2018) I am heading to the Mediterranean sea to go on a sailing adventure. I plan to make my way west from Greece and may need a couch to crash on in between jumping on board yachts.
More about me, I am very easy going, and independent. I get along with all people and am always willing to learn more about the world around me. I rarely say no to an adventure or opportunity.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I will be officially unemployed come July and wish to make my money last for as long as possible. I have never been to Europe but have met a lot of Europeans in Thailand. And am very keen to be submerged in different cultures to my own.

Interests

I am a water baby, I love snorkeling, diving, and sailing. I am active and love to explore the wild, especially waterfalls! I am an appreciator of all the arts, from exploring visual arts to rocking out to a live band. I have a career as a teacher so am very much an open minded people person, I love my friends and family.
Being in Thailand has opened up my mind to strive to understand a different culture and language to my own.

• animals
• arts
• childrens rights
• coffee
• drinking
• eating out
• music
• hiking
• camping
• scuba diving
• snorkeling
• sailing
• teaching
• philosophy
• beaches
• films
• laughing
• learning languages
• meeting people
• learning new things
• museums
• watersports
• children
• art museums
• cafès
• social psychology
• livemusic
• watch movies
• swimming in the sea

Music, Movies, and Books

I am not particular with music, I enjoy most of it. I love weird and quirky films especially Quentin Tarantino and Wes Anderson films. I love to read a good book when I find it. Usually novels.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Mount Rinjani on Lombok Island, Indonesia. For me, I feel like any other hike would be a breeze after that one- except Everest.
It broke me. I thought I was a super tough kiwi girl but then I found my self on the third and final day stumbling downhill over tree roots, sobbing and peering through tears in my eyes.

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to learn culture, food, language, people. I can share these things of my own as well.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am always so excited to share and talk about travel with people who are heading the same way I have been or who are interested. I know a bit about New Zealand!
I am good on a scooter. I definitely share a good laugh and a drink. I have an opinion on how to be good to our youngest citizens.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Canada, Fiji, Indonesia, Laos, New Caledonia, Singapore, Thailand, Tonga, United States, Vanuatu

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, Thailand