Hi I’m Lara, a 28-year old backpacker from London currently exploring the Philippines. Back home I work as a bartender and waitress, having previously worked in finance, and now I’m saving up to train to become a geography teacher. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting over 50 countries so I love exchanging good stories from around the world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet good people and make interesting conversations, exchange funny stories over a few drinks, and hopefully make some lifelong friends along the way :)

Interests

Diving (advanced open-water)
Free diving (learning)
Surfing (learning, longboard)
Cycling (road biking and mountain biking)
Hiking (lots of mountains and volcanoes)
Running (just for fun, especially on the beach)
Rowing
DJing, music production
Music and arts festivals
Singing (mostly Jazz/Soul)
Cocktail-making
Baking, cooking
Trading (crypto/stocks)
Learning Spanish

• dogs
• arts
• singing
• environment
• traveling
• music
• cycling
• scuba diving
• rowing
• teaching
• travelling
• diving
• exploring
• hiking in the mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: anything really but hip-hop, Rnb, techno, drum and bass, jungle, indie, rock (open-minded)
Films: Catch me if you can, and anything heisty or mind-bending
Books: Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, Reindeer People, usually non-fiction

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spent 10 days hiking in Nepal to raise money for a music charity for kids

Teach, Learn, Share

Teaching English

What I Can Share with Hosts

English language exchange, cooking