I'm traveling to Melbourne in November! Currently planning to stay there for a few months then work my way up the east coast, see where it takes me.

I just graduated from Sussex university in Brighton, and studied English Literature. I'm now ready for some adventure!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to see the real Australia! The best part about travelling is really getting to know a place, and the best way to do that is to stay with locals.

I haven't officially couch surfed before, but have often ended up staying with friends I've made travelling or at music festivals. I'd been curious about couch surfing for a while, and then a friend of mine spent the summer hitchhiking around Europe and staying with/meeting people through this site and fully convinced me to give it a go!

Interests

ART! My dream trip around Australia would be staying with other artists and doing collaborative pieces together. I like drawing, painting, photography, digital art, film, textiles etc etc. Honestly it would be amazing to try anything and share skills :) I'm trying to find my 'thing' and, if possible, make money in a creative field some day.

Food is a very big part of my life. I'm veggie, but I really don't mind being around meat eaters at all. I love cooking and eating, trying out new recipes, sharing big meals with groups of friends. I grew up in South Africa where having a brai (barbie!) is taken very seriously.

I'm pretty easy going. I like a mix of active days and chilled ones. Seeing music, watching films, riding my bike, going for walks, reading and talking about things.

• street art
• movies
• traveling
• music
• cycling
• art
• food
• psytrance

Music, Movies, and Books

The music I personally listen to most is very 'indie' but I love going to free parties, Psytrance festivals, electronic/house/techno/dnb/reggae nights, jazz concerts, gigs. I love discovering new stuff.

I love watching films of all descriptions. I wrote my dissertation on Kubrick's 'The Shining'. I do aim to watch all of the imdb top 100 at some point, not because I take it very seriously but because it would be kinda good to have seen all the classics. I also watch a lot of TV: Rick & Morty, The Legend of Korra, Adventure Time, Superjail! and Netflix classics too ofc.

I had to read a lot of heavy stuff for my degree so now I'm just enjoying good stories. Busy reading Game of Thrones for the first time, and love it!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I like to cook, I'm a willing and efficient dish washer, I will fuss your pets, I'm neat, clean and organised. I can sleep literally anywhere so don't require a fancy set-up. I will make you lots of cups of tea.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Malaysia, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Scotland, Spain, Turkey, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, South Africa