Hi I'm Elodie, 36, English and Drama Teacher in the suburbs of Paris.
I'm an optimistic, easy-going person, enjoying life as everybody I think : going out with friends, hearing plays, reading, swimming etc... and travelling as soon as I can.
I love my family, friends and job, but now travelling has become one of the most important goals of my life. Took a backpack last year and went through Argentina, Chile and Paraguay for 6 months, starting again in February 2018 for 6 months in Mexico, Guatemala and wherever the wind will take me !
NOT AVAILABLE BETWEEN FEBRUARY AND AUGUST 2018 INCLUDED

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on Couchsurfing because even if I decided to travel by myself, it doesn't mean I want to be alone. I really want to meet new people and learn about the world through their eyes and words. I love books, but they can never be as true as the people I'll meet during my travels.
Moreover, Couchsurfing is a great way to realize that people are still generous and willing to offer help in exchange for friendship and communication. That's a great relief in a more and more self-centered world. Thanks !

Music, Movies, and Books

I studied English literature, so I would say that Shakespeare holds a great place in my heart, but I am also a drama teacher so, almost every kind of plays is a great pleasure for me. Especially mythological ones.
I also wrote a thesis on Peter Pan !
I almost never go to the movies but I'm fond of Mary Poppins, The Usual Suspects, The Nightmare before Christmas. I love watching movies, I just never take the time to do it.
Finally, Rock music is the best for me. From the beginning of rock and soul, to electro rock with Ghinzu, I love most of it. I go to festivals twice a year to discover new bands. Generally speaking, everything that has a good rythm is great.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I just can't pick one, but I'll always remember Mount Roraïma in Venezuela. It was the first time I felt I was looking at something my eyes had never seen before, not even on TV. I spent two weeks on the Easter Island, fulfilling a childhood dream. I walked among penguins in Patagonia.
Oh, and I went to a Michael Jackson concert when I was 15. Amazing and unforgettable !

Teach, Learn, Share

I am talkative, I could share about everything I have lived in French and English and now Spanish, and I'm eager to listen to other people's experiences. Learning is fantastic and so inspirationnal.
I generally trust people, I love taking care of animals, I cook great Italian food because my dad is Italian and my grandma taught me to cook the best risotto.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Conversations, laughters, recipes, books, experiences... as long as it is respectful and constructive. Oh and obviously, a glass of good wine !

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, England, French Polynesia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Martinique, Mayotte, Nepal, Netherlands, Paraguay, Peru, Romania, Senegal, Spain, Sri Lanka, United States, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, France, Mexico