Kia ora! I'm Kaylie. I love travelling (as I'm sure everyone on here does in some sense!) Currently on my third big trip since finishing high school.

I love the people-meeting and time-warping aspects of travelling - I feel like I get so much more out of one day!

I've been called bubbly, chatty, outgoing, confident and friendly and I hope I'm all of those things.

I aim to do something exciting everyday whether small or large. My current year's goal is to do one 'mini-adventure' every week for the year!

I love talking, often about New Zealand when I'm away from home, and about my travels when I'm not :)

I really want to start an environmental education centre back in New Zealand and have been working to gain skills that could be helpful for this - such as recently doing a four-week natural building (straw bale, cob, hemp crete etc) course

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think couchsurfing is a great way for travellers to meet people that are living in the areas they are travelling in. Travelling via hostels etc mainly allows travellers to meet other travellers - which is great! - but I love the extra insight I get into a place by talking with and staying with people who live where I am travelling.

I last used couchsurfing on my first big overseas trip in 2013 and had a mixture of good and not-so-good experiences. I'd like to get back into it and aim for the better experiences this time!

Interests

Too many to count!
Being outside, sun, reading, hiking/tramping, biking, kayaking, swimming, camping, skiing, canoe polo, listening and making music, dancing, learning, cooking, discovering, skiing, travelling, exploring, getting lost, meeting new people, friends, jumping off things into water, writing sticky notes, holidays, hot showers, animals...

• animals
• writing
• singing
• dancing
• cooking
• flying
• reading
• traveling
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• canoeing
• kayaking
• camping
• skiing
• swimming

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Living. It's one amazing thing that happens all the time. Make the most of it.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: kayaking, New Zealand information, enjoying the outdoors, doing mini-adventures, environmental issues

Learn: How to ask better questions, Guitar, Canyoning, Singing, Rock Climbing

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good conversation and good food (I love cooking/baking). Seeing their area with fresh eyes. Being excited about life and opportunities.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Fiji, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand

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