Hello! My name is Ione (eye-oh-nee) and I'm 21 years old. Last year, I decided to leave university after studying for two years, so that I could travel the world and live my dreams! After backpacking solo around Asia, I decided to start my own business selling handmade indigenous artisan goods I find in markets on my travels.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've backpacked solo before, staying in hostels. Although traveling this way is amazing and helps you meet so many incredible people, I really missed little things like having a home to come back to at the end of the day, cooking my own meals, having space to practice yoga, and building on long-term relationships. I'm hoping that joining the Couchsurfing community will help to find a home and new family in each place I visit!

Interests

• writing
• vegan
• yoga
• meditation
• thrifting
• reading
• rock climbing
• spirituality
• vintage fashion

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: SZA, The Staves, HAIM, Chairlift, Sampha, Big Deal (TOO MANY TO WRITE)

Movies: Drinking Buddies, Call Me By Your Name, Moana, Submarine, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night

Books: A New Earth, Sweethearts, How to Say Goodbye in Robot, First They Killed my Father

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I rode a camel through the Sahara desert in Morocco, which was an incredibly mind-blowing moment for me!

Teach, Learn, Share

Right now, I'm learning Spanish and it would be great if I could practice with my hosts.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm fluent in English, so I'm happy to help any hosts with practicing English.

I can cook yummy vegan meals!

I've also practiced yoga and meditation for years, so I'm happy to practice/teach yoga with you!

More than anything, I'd love to just share some great conversation and experiences with my hosts. We can talk about spirituality, politics, our travels stories, etc

Countries I’ve Visited

Indonesia, Morocco, Philippines, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States