**ADVERT** DUE TO THE AFTERMATH OF THE HORRIBLE FLOODS THAT VALENCIA PROVINCE HAS EXPERIENCED - DO NOT TRAVEL TO VALENCIA. ALL LOCAL SERVICES, RESOURCES AND HOUSING SHOULD GO TO THOSE AFFECTED BY THE FLOOD. My heart goes to the hundreds of people who have died and disappeared this 29th October 2024 and to their families and loved ones.
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Hi! I'm Irish raised in Spain and studied Fine Arts Degree and a Masters in Museum Education in Valencia.
I DO NOT HOST IN VALENCIA CITY. I live in the countryside in a town called CHIVA, 30km away from Valencia.

I work as a Tour Guide in Valencia. Couchsurfers are super welcome to join a tour for free. Send me a message! If you come to Valencia you can also contact me if you'd like to receive some recommendations or ask for help!

I love the intensity and sense of possibility that the city brings but nothing compares to the love I have for nature. I love hiking and I recently took up cycling and permaculture.
I like to travel with intention. Typically if I’m visiting somewhere is because i have something to do there or something to think about. I try my best to travel conscientiously and I like for people that come to my town to also be respectful.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am NOT on CS to search for dates. So if that is the reason you are messaging me, you can save your time and mine.
I know CouchSurfing because of my mother (Fidelma McAndrew), we have been occasionally hosting people for years in our off-grid country house in a town called Chiva, in Valencia, Spain. I decided to open my account since I have my own life now. I’m usually open to hosting people when I’m back at that house, otherwise, not always can I host in the shared apartments I'm at. A lot of people come to enjoy "La Tomatina" Festival in August and the GP Motorbike racing in November)
I think CS is a great community of support. It's so wonderful to know you can help and be helped, and make each other's adventures so much more unique and enjoyable. It's also amazing to meet people from which to learn and share common interests. It creates a global culture of kindness, empathy, trust and respect.

Interests

• arts
• culture
• vegetarian
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• sports
• history
• languages
• adventure
• sustainability
• permaculture
• dance
• healthy lifestyle
• fine arts
• trips

Music, Movies, and Books

I can tell you all about it if we meet, not going to ruin possible icebreakers hahaha.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I traveled to the US on my own with a broken credit card, useless phone and no cash.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd be happy to show you around and tell you infinite stories, I'm a bit of a culture and history geek.
I enjoy dancing and outdoor activities. i like to draw too.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to cook and I am pretty neat. I can help you out with your house chores no problem.
I can also give advice and interesting stories about Spain and other countries I have visited if your thinking of visiting any of them.
Also, if you also happen to be an emerging artist, I think this would be a great chance to exchange contacts and opportunities to develop exhibitions and projects internationally.

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, England, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Sweden, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain