Hello my name is Kaylyn!

I’m an American traveling from Reno, Nevada. I’ve been in Stralia for 3 months living and working in Sydney with my best friend. I have been thoroughly enjoying my adventures here, the city life, and all the wonderful people i’ve met. Soon I’ll be heading on a bikepacking trip south down the east coast and slowly make my way towards Melbourne. I hope to camp and couchsurf my way in order to see as much as possible, challenge myself, and meet and exchange stories with people i would not have otherwise met <3

I’ve been using couchsurf since i studied abroad in Japan in 2012 :)

In my spare time I enjoy hiking and camping, getting lost in the city, cooking and attempting new recipes, hula hoop, bike, and enjoying a good beer with friends. I work as an archaeologist doing fieldwork and love getting lost in nature, and looking at cool geological features.

I hope youre a friendly person or family who enjoys trading stories and in exchange i am always willing to run down to the bottle shop to grab some beers or soda to share :D . I’m a clean, easy going person who is keen to learn about Australia, and all the funky Aussie slang

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on couchsurf to meet other travelers and to connect with the local area. My hosts so far have been wonderful humans who want to pass on the gift of travel by opening their home to travelers and perhaps showing them a glimpse of their piece of the world
Im here to meet people from all over the world 🌎 hear others stories! Learn other ways of life and connect with folks to build a stronger community

Interests

• dogs
• concerts
• music festivals
• festivals
• anime
• movies
• traveling
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• food
• bike riding
• drinks
• conservation
• environmentalism

Music, Movies, and Books

Indie pop is my favorite genre but i love all music
My favorite movies are lost in translation, Kiki’s delivery service,
And im currently reading in a sunburned country about traveling Australia and its history

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

During the pandemic and lockdown I hiked the 170 mile (273 Km) Tahoe Rim Trail that goes around the famous Lake Tahoe. It has inspired me to do more thru hikes. Backpacking has since become one of my greatest passions

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share with you my knowledge and skills of the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich :D but also i love sharing stories of travel, i have basic bike knowledge so maybe i can fix your flat tire or help with chores around the house

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cambodia, China, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, Panama, Taiwan, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, United States