Hi I’m Gia 😊✨ I just moved to Athens from Melbourne, Australia and am so excited to have some European adventures this year. So far, I’m loving living Athens and learning to speak Greek – it already feels like home with the endless energy and life filling the streets.

I like to make very few plans and just see what happens, I feel like the best adventures generally seem to find you. I can’t wait to meet some gorgeous people on my travels. I love exploring both cities and nature, and am down for most adventures.

I work remotely part time as a graphic designer, and so I seem to end up sitting in cafés for half my week, but when I’m not working I’m usually at the beach or a cocktail bar or finding some hole in the wall spot for good tacos. I can’t wait to meet you 🌈🥰💖

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to feel like I’m exploring a new place from a locals point of view. And connecting with unexpected people is one of my favourite things 🥰

Interests

• animals
• graphic design
• music festivals
• cocktails
• yoga
• walking
• nightlife
• traveling
• live music
• outdoor activities
• backpacking
• camping
• sailing
• history
• adventure travel
• sightseeing
• beaches
• nature
• spirituality
• techno music
• serendipity
• vegan cooking
• vintage shopping
• arts and culture

Music, Movies, and Books

I love anything really vibey, some disco, techno, house, reggae, alt rock.

Current favourite book: If You Want To Make God Laugh
Favourite movie: The Green Book 🥺😭

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I always say yes to the most ridiculous situations, relying on blind luck most of the time. My last trip consisted of:
- packing for 2 weeks but staying for 5 months
- my friends dangled me off a boat in a hammock in shark infested waters (don’t worry, they were little ones) as I splashed my feet in to try to meet the ocean puppies
- talked someone from my hostel into driving me 8 hours in their van into the outback
- went SUP with the (freshwater) crocs 🐊
- climbed a 30m waterfall with no gear, to which my companions asked how long I’ve been a climber, to which I replied “since today”. The fear set in when I reached the top and realised I would have to climb back down!

Teach, Learn, Share

I think if I have anything to teach anyone, it’s that when you’re positive and excited about life and stay open minded, you’d be so surprised at what life brings to you 🌞💫 also, be kind to yourself and others - if you can make the world a more beautiful place, why wouldn’t you?

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good vibes 🧚🏽‍♀️ I also love to cook vegan food from a variety of cuisines and find so much joy cooking with others. I can also teach you some Greek, and potentially host you in Athens when the time comes 🇬🇷

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, England, Fiji, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Monaco, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, United States, Vanuatu, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Greece