Hi there, I'm Elena, and I come from a small island called Cyprus. 🇨🇾 🏖️

After three incredible years of attending university in Manchester, England, I wanted to learn and challenge myself more, so I went to Wrocław, Poland, for EVS (European Voluntary Service) 🇬🇧🇵🇱

After that, I went to Australia, where I spent 11 months exploring W.A., Melbourne, Sydney, and the East Coast up to Cairns/ Cape Tribulation. 🇦🇺🦘

I have also spent two years in Hangzhou, China, where I taught English to children and explored the country. 🐼🇨🇳

After leaving China, I spent two years in Europe, where I travelled, studied, and worked. 🌍🇪🇸

Now I'm back in Hangzhou, working as a Montessori teacher. I'm eager to meet locals and expats, understand the culture, and continue to explore the country. 🏞️

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm interested in meeting new friends and learning about different cultures.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I try to do the thing I think I cannot

-Cliff jumping at Cape Greco in Cyprus 🇨🇾
- Going vegan for the animals 🌱
-solo backpacking Australia 🇦🇺
- swimming with Manta Rays in Ningaloo Reef, W.A
- crocodile spotting in Cape Tribulation, Australia 🐊
- whale and dolphin watching in Perth, Australia 🐋 🐬
-skydiving in Airlie Beach, QLD
- snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef 🐠🐟
-16km trekking in Sapa, Vietnam 🇻🇳

Teach, Learn, Share

I’d like to exchange thoughts, ideas, language, culture, food, and travel experiences.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Macao, Netherlands, Portugal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Taiwan, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, China, Cyprus, Poland, Spain, United Kingdom