Hi friends from around the world! My name is Ash. You'll usually find me travelling with my fiance, Connor!
We both absolutely love adventure and so far have travelled around our beautiful homeland, New Zealand as well as to Australia, England, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium and separately, we've travelled to Canada, Fiji and The USA. Covid put a pause on our adventures but that hasn't stopped us planning (and playing A LOT of GeoGuessr). We can't wait to get back into the world and also start hosting again once we find our own apartment in 2023.
Outside of travel, we both work regular 9-5 jobs. I'm a Technical Team Lead at Shopify and Connor is an Emergency Dispatcher. When we're not working, we're hiking, indoor rock climbing (hopefully outdoor climbing in the near future), running and more! Connor is into gaming and I'm into baking as well so you're always in for some great chat and delicious food.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

We've been Couch Surfing since 2017 but my personal story goes beyond that. I dropped out of high school and left home quite young. This lead me to staying on many friends couches or spare beds. I was amazed by the generosity and kindness I found and want to continue to give back to those around me. I've met new friends on buses and planes who've stayed with me and vice versa. Couch Surfing gives me faith in the humanity.
So far, we've met many amazing people around the globe and want to continue doing so to meet cool and interesting people who want to share their culture, stories and friendship. If this sounds like you we'll get along just fine!

Interests

• music festivals
• fitness
• yoga
• technology
• music
• live music
• hiking
• skiing
• rock climbing
• gymnastics
• science
• sport
• ice skating
• acrobatics
• acro yoga
• ecommerce
• health and fitness
• trampolining

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: As Christmas has just passed, we had to watch Die Hard. Definitely a new favourite!!

Book: I'm a non-fiction kinda gal, usually reading some sort of self help book. Currently on the Atomic Habits buzz!

Music: Check me out on Spotify!! https://open.spotify.com/user/ashes.g?si=db13b94e479149b6

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Life is amazing! Where do I even begin?!?!

Tongariro Crossing here in New Zealand! This hike is mind blowing and you'll even get to see Mount Doom! Mountains all around and stunning blue lakes. The most absolutely stunning views of your entire life.

I can't stop at one amazing thing: my last overseas trip was in very early 2020 around Ontario and Quebec in Canada. I happen to meet 2 amazing Ladies on the plane over (who were travelling separately and had never met) who both offered for me to stay out of the blue! I couldn't believe the kindness I experience with them both; one in a small town outside of Toronto and another in Montreal. I've stayed in touched with them to this day.

Teach, Learn, Share

So it's probably time I admit, I'm vegan... In saying that, it's made me a rather good cook and an even better baker in attempt to make food just as good without meat or dairy. Don't worry, I won't try to convert you! Connors not vegan and it's really just a thing I do for me, no one else.
I can teach you some great baking and icing skills though! We'd also be happy to cook you a full meal if there's time.
Also, in a previous life (my early teen years) I was a competitive gymnasts and gymnastics coach! Lets do some handstands together :D

What I Can Share with Hosts

Happy, adventerous attitude, top quality friendship, delicious vegan cooking, excellent conversation and if you're lucky, weird snacks from New Zealand!
We're both very polite and respectful within other homes and hope those who we host are the same.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Canada, England, Fiji, France, Germany, Netherlands, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, New Zealand