Hi,
I'm Julie. Most recently returned to the UK after studying a Masters in Peace and Conflict studies in Australia and travelling in Asia. I discovered couchsurfing in India and had a great time meeting lots of different people, I'm hoping to keep using it to meet likeminded people even though I'm back in UK.
I love to travel and take any opportunity that I can. I've travelled in Asia, Europe and South America a fair bit. I'm learning Spanish slowly but surely so love to meet any Spanish speakers to practice with. I also like to see a place through the eyes of the locals and learn more about the local culture. I am into yoga and meditation and would say that travelling is also a bit of a personal journey for me. I have an interest in psychology and philosophy and I love to have long chats about the world and the people in it! Before I went to Australia to study I worked as a group work facilitator with people convicted of violent offences, specialising in anger management and relationship courses. I'm always up for meeting new people and learning new things. I now find myself living back in my hometown and teaching yoga. Hoping to get out soon and see more of the UK and Europe now I'm back. I love to eat and try different foods too and share meals, and I am mostly plant-based.
I totally love all things Indian since spending 6 months there, especially the food, if anyone has recommendations for authentic indian food I'm in!

Por qué estoy en Couchsurfing

I love the ethos behind couchsurfing and have used it during my travels to stay with people and also just to meet up with new people. What better way to discover a place than to hear about it from local people. It's great to be able to make connections all around the world with like-minded travellers. Since I moved into a flat I'm also able to host now too although my hometown is not the place many people want to visit 🤣

Intereses

• yoga
• meditation
• walking
• movies
• reading
• swimming
• psychology
• eating
• food

Algo increíble que he hecho

I few years ago I held a tarantula as part of a face your fears campaign to raise money for an anxiety charity I volunteered with in Manchester. No mean feat as I grew up with a massive phobia of them!

Enseña, aprende, comparte

I can share my knowledge of yoga and meditation. I did my yoga teacher training in India, and I have attended 2 vipassana meditation courses, one in Australia and one in India. I've studied psychology so can offer an ear to listen about personal issues or to discuss the state of the world in general!

Qué puedo ofrecer a los anfitriones

I'm a native English speaker and have taught English so can help with English language skills. I'm also an upbeat and friendly person and love to share my sense of fun and laughter with others

Países que he visitado

Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay, Vatican City State, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Wales

Países en los que he vivido

Australia, England