ABOUT ME
Hi there!
My name is Irene and I am from Crete. I am currently living in Athens.
I love traveling, meeting people and having nice conversations over drinks, food and music.
I am a "nature-freak", I prefer outdoor activities, I am into hiking mountains, going to the beaches, forests, etc but I also enjoy exploring big cities.
Hoping to make new friends, learn about different cultures and share our knowledge and experiences.

I am on Couchsurfing because travelling is like breathing for me and CS changed the way I perceive the world and how I travel.
Four years ago, I travelled to Mauritius and had an amazing experience because of the people I met there (that was just the beginning)... I saw and learnt so many things that I wouldn’t have the chance to see if I travelled as a tourist and had a superficial experience. I want to meet with the locals and learn a different way of thinking and living and I want to immerse myself in the culture (as much as possible). I believe you can never really know a place if you don't connect with the people.
Also, the people in CS helped me in difficult situations while travelling and I am thankful to them.

If I don't see the message here, message me on lg: irenescarlet_1

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It gives travelling a different meaning, a new dimension...

Interests

Fascinated by East Asian cultures

• theater
• photography
• politics
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• hiking
• history
• mountains
• food

Music, Movies, and Books

Hmm... I can never decide but I can think of some at least:
Writers: Arthur Koestler, Naomi Klein, Neruda, John Reed, H. Zinn, Ursula le guin
Music bands: Opeth, Universe217, Ghost bc, Arcturus, etc... I enjoy listening to metal, rock, soundtracks, balkan music or pop music.
Movies: Parasite, Hidden figures, Dune, Kurosawa's movies, Capernaum, etc...

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share stories, information and tips about traveling in Greece. I can also, show you photos, cook or bring something from my country. But I think, the most important is the time we spend together, all the things we talk about, the fun and the memories we make.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Netherlands, Réunion, Scotland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Greece, Scotland