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Overview

  • 5 references 2 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English
  • 31, Female
  • Member since 2013
  • Student
  • Bachelor of Environments at the University of Melbourne
  • From Cairns, Queensland, Australia
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About Me

Hello! I'm an Australian lass about to head to Singapore for my studies. I'm currently undertaking my Masters degree in Urban Design and Planning, which I recently started in Cairns. I've been travelling through Australia for the last couple of years, doing a circuit of tropical North Queensland for the cooler months, Tasmania in the summer, and the red centre for the months inbetween! Throughout this time I've been hiking, exploring, learning and working, as well as living on several different intentional communities. These include an Earthship build in country Victoria, a strawbale house build in the Tasmanian Wilderness, and a cob studio workshop up in the tropics. I love natural building and community life, but also have a keen interest in urban design, in particular green infrastructure and alternative housing models. Hoping to explore these things in Singapore and meet locals to chat with!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have been a couchsurfing host for a few years and have surfed myself during that time. It's a great way to exchange knowledge and kindness, and to have new experiences with new people.

Interests

A keen nature lover and natural earth builder. Love to go hiking and explore the wilderness, but also enjoy doing the same in urban areas.

  • travel
  • nature
  • community
  • natural building
  • cycling,
  • urban design
  • earthships
  • tropical fruits

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro

Teach, Learn, Share

Can teach you about natural building, and all the places to visit in Australia.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I moonlight as a helmet decorator: can usually pimp out bike helmets very well.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Kenya, Netherlands, Tanzania, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Samoa

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