I was born in the Czech Republic and lived there for two years before moving to England with my mother, who is Czech, and my English father. I've grown up in England but still see relatives and visit the Czech Republic when I can. I speak English and Czech fluently, though my Czech can be a bit rusty as I rarely speak it. I also speak German and French to an upper intermediate level, as well as basic Spanish, which I am trying to improve!

After packing in a Law course at uni which I wasn't enjoying, I returned to university to study Theology and Religion. Quite a turnaround! I'm loving the new course but can't wait to get travelling again! Interested in writing, both online travel writing/blogging and perhaps a novel in the future, and journalism.

I realised that there's more to life than the cookie-cutter 9-5 life, and really, that isn't what I want for myself. I have found that I need to live for today and worry about tomorrow when it comes. And there's always more to see!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to meet new people who also have a thirst for travel and new experiences! There are so many people out there who have experienced so many different things and I believe that we can all learn from each other, and make new friends along the way!

I don't just want to be a tourist. I want to experience the real cultures and lives of the people in the places I travel to, and give back to them as I pass through!

Interests

I am currently trying to grow my travel blog - I've written about my past travels and current plans here, so take a look if you're interested!

http://onethousandandonesomewheres.com/

• writing
• books
• news
• traveling
• blogging
• camping
• bungee jumping
• divinity
• journalism
• law
• religion
• solo travel
• urban exploration

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Classical, esp Rachmaninov, Dvorak, Smetana & Tchaikovsky, the usual pop; (guilty pleasure Taylor Swift...), Florence + The Machine, Birdy, Charlie XCX, some alternative; Nothing But Thieves, Sons and Lovers, Imagine Dragons, Bastille, Of Monsters & Men

Movies: The English Patient, The Duchess, The Imitation Game, The Ring, Taken, The Grudge, The End of The Affair, Schindler's List

Books: The Historian, Shadow of the Wind, Crime and Punishment, Harry Potter series, anything by Philippa Gregory, especially the Wideacre trilogy, The Book of You, Fatherland, Schindler's Ark, Othello, The Merchant of Venice, Much Ado About Nothing, The Darkest Hour, Suite Francaise, The English Patient, Pride and Prejudice, Great Expectations, The Girl You Left Behind, Er Ist Wieder Da, A Song of Ice and Fire, The Historian, all the Lonely Planet guides, Bill Bryson's "A Walk in the Woods"

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed Mt. Katahdin in Maine; the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail! I've also road tripped across the USA last summer, after working for 2 months in a Girl Scout Camp!

Cycled in the Grand Canyon, Yosemite National Park (USA), and Ayutthaya Historical Park (Thailand)

Learnt to ride a motorbike in Chiang Mai, Thailand!

Solo travelled in India, Thailand and Cambodia!

Volunteered at the Jungle refugee camp in Calais; an experience which though difficult at times, really helped me understand the need to reach out to other people and not to believe everything the news tells you!

83m Bungee Jump over the River Ganges in Rishikesh, India

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love exchanging travel stories and sharing experiences, so if my host has some time to spare, then I'm always keen for a chat or excursion! I also love urban exploration and try to find new places to check out wherever I go, so my host would always be welcome to come with me!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Luxembourg, Morocco, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Thailand, Tunisia, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Czech Republic, England, Germany, India, United States