I am Crystal or Criddle to friends and family. I had a dream of buying a one way ticket to the other side of the world and I’m finally living my dream. I’m a solo backpacker which as most know gets a little lonely at times. Iv been in Italy for the past 5 weeks and I’m not planning on leaving until the middle of June. I like to think I’m funny and I’m always trying to make others laugh.

Travelling abroad so far has made me realise/ question some things. One what are my talents like I’m funny but is laughing at your own jokes a talent? Is my singing really that good? Should I learn an instrument, why can I speak better Italian when I’m drunk, why didn’t I learn another language!? Is sarcasm a language? Why do I love food so much, my pants are getting tight does that mean I can go shopping!? Does my brain have an off switch? Why do I constantly feel my heart is breaking every time I say goodbye to a new friend. Travelling is exhausting yet so rewarding, when will I have clean clothes again?

As every other Australian I’m loud, comical and I love to drink wine in the sun, lay on the beach and explore my surroundings!

I find it difficult to create boundaries I’m like an open book after a glass of wine, recently I was named “lil nut” by an Italian man because apparently I’m nuts and I never shut up, he doesn’t understand how I always have something to say or I’m always making noise, singing, whistling, humming, dancing or just laughing in general.

I love music except the busker outside my window right now he’s really annoying 😂.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Wanting more of a personalised stay in Europe and UK, hoping to meet some really cool people from all parts of the world and all walks of life.

Music, Movies, and Books

I love to read all kinds of books!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Recently swam in the ocean with a whale shark off the coast of Western Australia

What I Can Share with Hosts

stories, laughs and good company

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Canada, Czech Republic, Fiji, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Philippines, Thailand, Vanuatu, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia