Hello! I am Elizabeth (but please call me Elle), a young American/Brit dual citizen travelling the world! I'm 24 years old, university graduate, and seasoned traveler.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting new people. When I travel, I seek true, authentic experiences with locals - not guided tour groups. I want to learn your local expressions, your homemade delicacies, the way you view the world, and I want to share mine with you, too. I can't wait to meet you!

Interests

• writing
• singing
• yoga
• meditation
• gardening
• reading
• hiking
• backpacking
• sailing
• archeology
• travel

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - The King is Dead album by The Decemberists; instrumental; musical theater

Movies - period pieces which show unique cultures and beautiful locales around the world

Books - The Book Thief; Agatha Christie; Bill Bryson; Jane Austen; Dandelion Wine; Jane Eyre; Catch 22; Man's Search for Meaning; His Dark Materials series; nonfiction about biology, psychology, world history

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Only one?? Well, I pick backpacking through the foothills of the Himalayas when I was sixteen. After trudging, exhausted, for three days straight and gasping with altitude sickness, we finally reached the hotel - and at the top of the viewing platform on a clear day, you could see Mount Everest peeking at you in the distance.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share MANY BAD JOKES.

I can share music - if you know me for any length of time then you'll probably catch me singing to myself, just because I love it.

I can share a meditation and yoga session!

I can share my stumbling proficiency of French and my very basic Arabic skills. I want to learn more and I love teaching others, too!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahrain, Canada, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Egypt, England, France, Greece, Grenada, Italy, Jordan, Mexico, Nepal, Oman, Qatar, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Scotland, Spain, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States