25 years old, last year I completed my studies in Occupational Therapy and began working in Mental Health.

In January I decided to take a 5-week trip to the Philippines and before I knew it I was planning to delay full-time work and go travelling for the year.

I am currently traveling solo, mainly through Europe from around April until November (maybe?)

Before the trip I had only used CS once (4 years ago with a friend) in Munich and I had a great experience.
I hadn't had much chance to travel during my studies and then rediscovered CS during this trip through meeting other travelers. I have now used CS a handful of times through Europe and have taken to the community vibe instantly.

My plans for this trip are to see parts of Europe more thoroughly than I had previously seen, and to settle into local experiences and meeting local people throughout the places I visit.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new people and experience local living.
I want to experience traveling in a slower and more relaxed way to previous trips I have taken, and to take opportunities as they come by meeting fellow travellers and people living.

My goal for when I move back to Australia is to find a new home close to my job where I will be able to host CS's who visit Melbourne.

Interests

I like to cook and eat - I am vegan so anything that falls onto that category.
I love doing juat about anything outdoorsy and active, more recently surfing and hiking on this trip.
Whilst I am generally very energetic and like to spend my days doing many things I am also learning to appreciate quiet days and nights inside, whether it be spending the night watching a movie or relaxing amd engaging in good conversation.
When I am at home I Melbourne I usually spend a lot of time hanging with my friends, trying to get out of the city on the weekends by having an adventure in nature. Over summer I love to go camping, attend music festivals, and try to see new parts of the giant, beautiful world we live in.

• animals
• music festivals
• cooking
• wine
• coffee
• running
• music
• hiking
• food
• nature
• gym

Music, Movies, and Books

Music -
There is no easy answer for what sort of music I like.
During my school years I would like to a lot of heavier music such as rock, metal, screamo which I can still appreciate now (with headphones on if that's not what you're into)
I LIVE for dancing to music and electronic, house, techno feeds my soul. Even had a psy/trance period in my music journey.
Disco has been my latest craze and anything with a groovy beat and soulful rhythm gets me dancing.
And finally I will always have a love for acoustic, alternative, folk bands, and if you would like to hear some Australian surf rock music I can definitely offer some suggestions 🎶

Books -
Currently ready - Murakami
I have been taken by his writing style.

Have been something I unfortunately negelected in my recent years of study but in that time have joined a bookclub with my friends and endeavour to broaden my literary scope!
Recent books I have read and enjoyed include: Handmaids Tale; Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine; Sputnick Sweetheart, The Road

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Recently completed Camino de Santiago - I cannot explain enough how incredible the experience was.
Probably one of the most mentally and physically challenging triumphs in my life 🌳💪🏼

Since then I have become engrossed in hiking, and whilst I do not have adequate gear on this trip I have been attempting hikes whenever I can.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Vegan cooking, conversation, very clean and tidy, sharing tales of travel and adventure.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Cambodia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Turkey, Viet Nam