My boyfriend and I have recently returned from 18 months of travel, volunteering and time spent on personal growth, mainly in South America and Portugal. We are now back to the grind in London and Lisbon but want to return some of the hospitality we received.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've met some amazing people through couchsurfing who provided some wonderful memories during our travels and have become lifelong friends.

Interests

I've recently completed my second 10 day Vipassana meditation course.

• reading
• volunteer work
• travel
• meeting new people
• vipassana
• meeting friends
• spiritual growth
• yoga and meditation
• buddhist philosophy

Music, Movies, and Books

The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho
American Gods - Neil Gaiman
Lilian Boxfish takes a walk - Kathleen Rooney

Melody Gardot, Coldplay, Keane, Snow Patrol, Pink Martini

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hitchhiking along the Carretera Austral, Chile

Teach, Learn, Share

Giving your time and skills without expecting money in return is the best reward for your time in every way!

What I Can Share with Hosts

A comfy futon

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Cook Islands, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Fiji, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Guyana, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Laos, Macao, Malawi, Malaysia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States, Viet Nam, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Nepal, New Zealand, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, United Kingdom