Hello! My name is Hannah Barnes, a 30 year old Sport Science College Teacher from England. I embarked on a travel trip in the Autumn of last year, having taught 18 - 20 year olds all things sport, anatomy and nutrition for 5 years. I recently returned home in the Summer of this year and have pined for New Zealand ever since. So...a visa has been bought, a medical has been processed and flights have been booked. I'm the kind of person who tries to see the world a little differently, possibly oversimplifying the more complex aspects of modern day culture. I wish to one day build my own eco-home, attempting to be as self-sufficient as possible and I'd like to learn more about agriculture, farming, wilderness skills and craftsmanship to help me along my way. I want to experience and learn about different cultures, implementing them into my own lifestyle as I traverse the beautiful landscape of New Zealand. I like snowboarding, cycling, training and being active; learning is a part of my daily life no matter what the topic; I take comfort in thought provoking books and new, unknown music; I doodle, design and make things in my spare time; camping in the wilderness with a fire feels peaceful; photography is my new favourite hobby; up-cycling and being outdoors make me happy; I like to laugh until my face aches; fruits make my face swell (allergy, I promise - nothing weird) and spices make my nose run. So, if you'd like to learn a little more about healthy lifestyles, would like a teacher for your little ones (or not so little ones), need a hand on your land or another keen crafter to help with a new project from a cheery, kind and thoughtful traveller, get in touch!! :) love, H.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

I want to see the world how the locals see it.

兴趣

The great outdoors
Extreme sports - snowboarding
Exploring
Road trips
Winter walks
Learning
Reading
Sport
Music
Food
Baileys :)
Talking all night long
Finding new local places the tourists don't know about

• culture
• dining
• exercise
• drinking
• pub crawls
• reading
• eating out
• socializing
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• surfing
• snowboarding
• sports
• extreme sports
• history
• mathematics
• science
• solo travel
• road trips

音乐、电影和书籍

I love my music - not particularly generic chart tracks, but acoustic bands, singer song writers or something you can shock out to with your mates :) I have lost count of how many times I have seen the prodigy and incubus is most likely my all time favourite band. I am new to Spotify (slow on the uptake I know), but have recently discovered six60 who are now on repeat.

Films don't really appeal to me that much and I'm not that into tv either - I can't sit still that long. But I do like the quirky foreign films like Amelie :)

I'm currently reading 'into the wild' but my all time fave has to be 'my family and other animals'.

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

My proudest achievement in teaching to date is helping a student overcome their anxiety. They failed their first year of A-Levels because of a panic attack in the exam. He was probably the nicest student I have ever had the privilege of teaching. Through 2 years of hard work, we battled his issues together through a relationship of mutual trust and respect. He achieved an A* in his exam and is now currently studying the course and at the uni of his choice achieving some of the top grades in his cohort group!!

教，学，和分享

If you need a hand with training, exercise, nutrition and hydration - I can help you out. I specialised in physiology at uni so I can help you out with a health kick.

Or probably someone for you to chuckle at when I say or do something daft :) late night philosophical chats, new bands and music, random facts and figures (and weird pub quiz information that I didn't know I knew).

I would love to learn a new language but my maths/science brain finds it difficult to comprehend more 'woolly' subjects.

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

Fun, laughter, random facts, hearty food, good music, a clean and tidy, slightly eccentric but fun loving and genuinely nice traveller.

我游览过的国家

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Fiji, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, United States

我居住过的国家

England