I'm a second- year university student, studying Politics, Philosophy and Economics, as well as majoring in French. I embarked on my first long-term backpacking journey at age 15 with my mum, exploring Europe, India and Thailand for five months. I learned more in that time than all the rest of my schooling years combined! From that time, I knew that travel is the best teacher. I currently work as a bartender at a couple of restaurants/ pubs around Melbourne, and love that it allows me to be constantly meeting new people!

I've also been vegan for a few years now, which has influenced the way I travel and see other forms of life around me. I love experimenting with new vegan recipes and hanging out with animals, and also have an ever-growing indoor garden in my bedroom. I'm generally happy to just sit at a quiet cafe or bar and read an interesting book, but do enjoy a big night out from time to time too. I also love exploring the great outdoors, especially living inner-city, where I don't get the opportunity to do so as often as I'd like :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I caught the travel bug at a young age and have never looked back. I love how travelling can teach you so much about the amazing world we live in, as well as about oneself. I think CS offers an amazing opportunity to meet locals when travelling and to experience foreign cities in a less touristy, and more authentic way! (As well as, of course, without the hefty costs of hotels and hostels). I also love that CS allows hosts to experience some of the fun aspects of travelling while still being at home, and to continue to form a network across our global community, learning about all the corners of the globe!

Interests

• yoga
• politics
• reading
• live music
• spoken word
• backpacking
• history
• philosophy
• poetry slam
• veganism
• environmentalism
• indoor gardening

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I was 15 my mum and I stayed at some yoga and meditation ashrams in India, which was my introduction to both practices. I dived straight in the deep end, an experience which I am very grateful for. These practices have helped me to be more present and centred, which is useful in every area of my life. I know some people have a resistance to taking in new perspectives, but I think that experiencing this at a young age has helped me to be a more open minded person.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm always up for a great philosophical/ political/ spiritual chat and love exploring new ideas, and discussing how the world works. I also love to cook so would be super happy to make you a delicious vegan dinner in exchange for your hospitality :) I speak fluent English and intermediate/ conversation level French, so also love teaching and learning languages if anyone wants to practice either of them.

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Kosovo, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Serbia, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia