Hi! I'm Elena, and right now my partner and I are living in Wellington, New Zealand. We left Canada a few months ago and traveled in Vietnam before coming here to work - he's an engineer and I work in the government. am travelling with my partner Jeff. We don't have a spare place for anyone at the moment but we love meeting new people who are around the city!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing for a good place to stay where we can meet people in a relaxed, friendly environment! We are more than happy to hang out.

Interests

Currently enjoy talking about anything with anyone, learning new things while enjoying beverages with new friends

• arts
• cooking
• beer
• coffee
• movies
• reading
• outdoor activities
• anthropology
• engineering
• food
• travelling
• tea
• conversation
• museums
• languages and cultures

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've been to Chernobyl! Jeff worked up north in Labrador, Canada.

We did a pilgrimage in Vietnam during the lunar new year.

Teach, Learn, Share

I speak English and a bit of French. I love to cook and bake, ferment and grow things. I'm also learning to sew!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Clean, friendly company; a delicious meal (fried egg grilled cheeses and warm curried, mmm); quiet and courteous guests to share your space, a meal, and conversation with!

Countries I’ve Visited

Barbados, Belgium, Cuba, Denmark, Dominican Republic, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Moldova, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Viet Nam