Australian! Currently backpacking around the world, with the goal of visiting every country. It has been over a year since I left home. Currently 58 countries through my journey!

Instagram: @baileycoook to see where I’ve been!

I love chatting with people, both locals and other travellers, to get to know the world better

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet with locals and learn their cultures, hear their stories and experience their lifestyles. I believe this is one of the most important parts of travelling

Interests

Travelling, learning history and cultures, meeting new people, trying local foods and beverages

• culture
• photography
• beer
• coffee
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• backpacking
• scuba diving
• skiing
• history
• food
• mountain biking
• museums
• local history
• local foods
• globetrotting
• mountain hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

My music library varies far and wide, including many different genres depending on the mood. I enjoy watching comedy movies, and one of my favourite movies in Secret Life of Walter Mitty

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

1+ years full time backpacking around the world

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to learn about history and people. I enjoy languages and getting to know how differently people live in their home towns

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have a positive and optimism attitude and outlook on life, which I’m happy to share with everyone around me. I have many stories from my travels around the world, as well as stories from living in Australia. I can offer conversations on many topics and I am always happy for my hosts to join me on my activities in the area if they are available.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Maldives, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Scotland, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia