I enjoy travel and the outdoors, I’m usually a very busy person. When I’m not out and about I’m either at work or at home working away on my laptop. I’m happy meet with you or host you. I’d be happy to show you around the city.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

CouchSurfing is such a awesome way to meet new people and experience new cultures. I think it's a great way to meet someone new, learn a little bit more about the world and In turn learn more about myself. People say that traveling makes you more open- minded, I think it's the people you meet that do that no matter where you are! The world is full of intricacies, individuals, similarities and difference. The more you meet, the more exceptions you’ll see.

So far I’ve made many friendships with people who I’ve meet on the Couchsurfing app or Couchsurfing events.

I'd love to get to know you and hear you'r travels.

Interests

• Camping

• Rock climbing

• Kayaking

• High Ropes

• Coasteering

• Hiking

•tramping

• Surfing

•Swimming

• Underwater diving

• Outdoors

• Going for a run

• Art & Photography

• Music

• Small quirky coffee shops

•Meeting with friends & grabbing a bit to eat

•cooking

• arts
• books
• poetry
• photography
• documentaries
• music festivals
• festivals
• dancing
• education
• wine
• cheese
• coffee
• yoga
• thrifting
• movies
• music
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• scuba diving
• skateboarding
• rock climbing
• swimming
• adventure travel
• beaches
• travel
• food
• cinema
• film photography
• going out
• tapas
• museums
• going for walks
• healthy eating
• cinematography
• healthy lifestyle
• picnics
• restaurants
• tramping
• coffee shops
• post cards
• penpals
• food and drinks
• coasteering
• health and fitness
• going to concerts
• cooking and eating
• op shopping
• cooking with friends

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Pop, Indi, R&B , Hip-hop
Movies: Comedy & action ( also enjoy old western films)
Books: Travel, self help and fiction books ( occasional non fiction... Though not a huge fan of twilight type book series.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

• I'd been fortunate enough to travel with my old high school to Samoa on a mission exchange in 2015. This was such a eye opening experience for me and has definitely made me appreciate what we have back home. I'd love to do more volunteer work overseas.

• At the age of 17 I started doing voluntary work with the YMCA. During my time as a volunteer I was lucky enough to meet other volunteers from other parts of the world. The YMCA has become a big part of my life and has become my second family. Since then I have been apart of running after school and holiday programmes at the Y. In the summer I'm often working as leader at our YMCA camp in Wainui, located in banks peninsula. Video: YMCA Wainui park camp https://youtu.be/1fInvSW5hCE

Other volunteer work I’ve been involved in : •Youthline •World Vision •Ronald MacDonald house • New Zealand breast cancer society

Teach, Learn, Share

Happy to be you'r tour guide round Christchruch, I can also recommend things to see and do in the CBD. Happy to share story's, my and experiences with the YMCA / youth and outdoors.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'd love to share story's and exchange travel / life experiences with you.

My Place: My place is located in Riccarton ( which is close to the airport and Westfield mall ) I share my place with my 3 flatmates. I'm not always available to host but I'd be more than happy to host you when I can.

Sleeping arrangements: Public room - fold out couch in our living room. I'm no master chef but I'd be more than happy to cook and share a meals with you.

If unavailable to host: I can recommend affordable accommodation at the YMCA hostel. Otherwise the YHA hostel next door is also affordable, both centrally located in the city centre. Within walking distance to the botanic gardens...

YMCA Accommodation: 12 Hereford Street, Christchurch, 8011.
Phone: +64 3 366 0689
Email: accom@ymcachch.org.nz

More information Visit: http://www.ymcachch.org.nz/ http://www.ymcachch.org.nz/accommodation-facilities/christchurch-accomodation/ YHA Hostel : https://m.yha.co.nz/home Phone: +64 3 379 9536
Email: christchurch@yha.co.nz
Reception hours: 8am-10pm

If you happen to be planing a trip to Nelson my grandparents have a airb&b. If you are looking for a place to stay you can pm me for the link. (please note booking must be made in advance)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, Philippines