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  • 7 references 4 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, French; learning Indonesian, Malay
  • 32, Female
  • Member since 2014
  • Travelling, reading, swimming, drawing and watercolor, ta...
  • Bachelor hospitality and International tourism management
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About Me

In Vietnam at the moment on my first solo trip !

(31 years old now but wanna keep this old description cause it reminds me of my first time traveling Asia and I get emotional haha)

I am a 25 years old graduated in tourisme. I love discovering different places and cultures. Meeting local people wherever I go is one of the most important part of my travels as it permits to discover thing as they really are. I've been travelling South East Asia for 9 months, stayed in New Caledonia for a year and in Australia for 1 year as well. It definitely feels like going back home after all this time away (can't wait to give back to the community and become a host in my beautiful Normandie!) But before that let's hit the road again! And what better place than India to do it!!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am couchsurfing because meeting people is the best way to discover a place. The human interaction I get when I travel is always fulfilling and so special. I have met amazing people along the way who are now friends for life! I love it so much that I can't wait to start hosting when I'm back to France or settled down somewhere !

Interests

My main interest is travels and everything that concerns discovering new things and feelings. With time and experience, I tend to become attracted as well by calm, relaxation and meditation. I am kind of a thrill-seeking person but I also enjoy simple moments. By the way, I always find it quite hard to put words down about myself.

  • photography
  • dining
  • cooking
  • recipes
  • meditation
  • traveling
  • socializing
  • kayaking
  • tourism
  • drawing and painting

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite book of all time is Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman.
One of my favorite movie is Catch me if you can

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Watching sunsets as often as possible

Kayaking 3 hours against the wind and waves to get to the Big Lagoon in El Nido, Philippines.

Travelling 7 hours in a truck in Southern Thailand.

Making a delicious soup out of nothing but jungle treasures in Northern Laos with my friend Moogli.

Meeting three adorable giant turtles while snorkeling in New Caledonia.

Climbing Cradle summit in Tasmania.

The list goes on and makes me feel very blast but the most amazing thing I have achieved is finding peace and becoming a truly positive person. Sharing good vibes and smiles all day long !!

Teach, Learn, Share

I am willing to teach French, English, french cooking, dress making, photography and whatever I can.
I would love to learn cooking and meal recipes from the countries I will visit. Also would love to improve my photography skills!
Share conversations about travels (it never gets boring, does it? haha)

What I Can Share with Hosts

What I would be pleased to share with guests is as simple as cooking French food, little or intense chat (haha like both) time out to cafes/bars. We can meet my friends and visit my city as long as I have free time.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, Denmark, England, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Laos, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Caledonia, Philippines, Scotland, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, France, Indonesia, New Caledonia, United Kingdom

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