Hello my name is Hayley and i am from New Zealand. i am spending a year traveling in japan before i attend university in 2018. i am interest in the martial arts and i train in seido karate.

I love the outdoors, swimming and animals and spend a lot of time in our local river in the summer. i also love art, music and culture and am looking for a colorful and fun experience traveling.
I am eager to learn new skills, languages and cultures. i love food and enjoy tasting new dishes and cuisine.
I am also very interested in organic and sustainable living and wish to learn about permaculture as well as other alternative methods of living.
my goal is to have a rich and exciting experience meeting beautiful people and sharing our stories.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

i believe this is a perfect way to meet people and share a connection. i wish to meet locals and experience the culture with them as well as sharing my culture. i wish to make friends that i may be able to meet up with later or travel with!

Interests

• animals
• wildlife
• photography
• organic food
• painting
• martial arts
• swimming
• geology
• food
• nature
• freedom
• organic gardening
• rocks
• fruit

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

climbed the summit of Mt Arthur in New Zealand and camped on the top to watch the sunrise.

What I Can Share with Hosts

my culture , stories and practicing English. and maybe my trail mix:)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, New Caledonia

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand