ABOUT ME

I have lived in Brighton (UK) for 9 years. I left my hometown at 24 soon after my graduation with a suitcase and 600euros in my pocket. Since the day of my first English lesson when I was 6, I have known that moving to England would be my biggest dream in life. I believe life is a non-stop journey which you should embark fully. The only person you should commit to is yourself and a personal development is what I am focusing on, all of this through travelling.
I have done 3 solo travels so far: first one in Cambodia (about which I have also written a book, which, yes, it has also been published!); Myanmar and last Japan.
I am in love with Asia which I consider my second home (together with England). Asia changed everything in my life. It cured me, it opened my mind and my heart. It is my refuge.

Teaching English is my second biggest passion. I am a qualified CELTA teacher (English teacher) and I would like to combine teaching and travelling. I love meeting people from different cultures and backgrounds. Everything that's new and different fascinates me, hence the travelling!
I am also passionate about languages. Everywhere I go I try to learn at least some words in the local language, so that I feel closer to local people.

I am into yoga which I've been practising for 6 years solid now.

I am a reserved person, but once you know me I am a faithful and reliable friend for life. I will always look for advice but eventually I will go with my guts. I am also terribly stubborn so whatever comes to my mind I will surely pursue it.

PHILOSOPHY

if you don't ask you don't get.
face your fears.
live and let live.
In life, you never know.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

not yet done any, but I would like to start by meeting up people for a coffee or a beer.

Interests

Travelling, English literature, yoga and meditation, Asian philosophy, Asia

• literature
• yoga
• traveling
• socializing
• crochet
• knitting
• teaching
• languages
• english
• asia
• asian culture
• yoga and meditation

Music, Movies, and Books

1984 by George Orwell; The power of now; Eat Pray Love; The monk who sold his Ferrari; the Alchimist; all books by Daniel Pennac; The Princess who believed in fairy tales; The dragon slayer with a heavy heart; the Harry Potter saga; all of Tiziano Terzani's books; The little Prince; Alice's adventures in Wonderland

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

skydiving in Queenstown (New Zealand)

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach English and knitting!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, China, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Laos, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Austria, United Kingdom