Hello!

What am I doing currently- I am working as a part time school teacher and freelance photographer (weddings, portraits, events) in Auckland.

I love love looooove the outdoors. I spend a lot of my weekends road tripping to camp, explore, hike about places in NZ (too easy when living in a stunning country like this one). I am forever googling spots in NZ and checking out satellite maps to find beautiful places!

I enjoy travelling and am always planning the next destination I can visit. My travel style is rather intrepid and I love meeting the locals and getting amongst their daily life, I use my camera as an aid to story tell and educate others on what I learn about on the road. Saving the hotels and resorts till when I'm retired and perhaps not as agile to go on a mad adventure with my backpack anymore.

I am very open, warm, curious. I like attending events/workshops in my city where I can have new experiences and meet people- whether it be laughing yoga, meditation or a meet up group thats heading on a hike.
It takes a lot to frazzle me, I'm pretty chilled and resilient! What some may see as a bad situation I'm quick to see the positives.

I'm on FB, have a nosy facebook.com/hannah.baker.904

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Although I am unable to host at the moment with my living situation, I often take out other couch surfers when they are visiting Auckland. I enjoy seeing Auckland's outdoors as much as a visitor does.

I participate by being what I would like to see in other travellers/backpackers. Courteous, open minded, positive, friendly, honest and being good company with others! I share my good spirit wherever I go...

'Giving back' to the community/area/country I am visiting is important to me, volunteering in various ways when possible.

Interests

Photography, exploring, people, culture, food, reading, roaming in new places aimlessly, music, foreign films, being in nature, stand up comedy shows, overnight trains to who knows where, meeting the locals, festivals, markets, street art, cooking with friends, dancing like a maniac, LIFE!

• photography
• festivals
• dancing
• dining
• movies
• reading
• music
• hiking
• backpacking
• volunteering
• exploring

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Travelling with the Berbers of Morocco as they made their bi-annual trek to a new location in the Dades Valley. A wonderful experience to have an insight into a completly different way of living with a beautiful family that lived off the land, had 'nothing' but everything at the same time.

Backpacking around India for 2 months, no plan, no given route. An adventure that introduced me to so many wonderful people and an incredible culture.

Living in London for 2 and a half years. Here my love for travelling blossomed, using London as my port to explore Europe. Fell in love with London itself with it's vibe, diversity and wackyness!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can help you to improve your English, photography skills, share a meal together, my ears, good conversation!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Cook Islands, Croatia, England, Fiji, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Laos, Morocco, Niue, Poland, Samoa, Scotland, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, New Zealand