Hi! I'm Lauren! From New Zealand. I am in my final year of a Masters degree in Biochemistry. My boyfriend, Nathan and I are currently taking a year off to explore Europe. We love to meet new people and connect, while learning about other cultures.

I am interested in all science, food, classical history (esp Greek and Roman) and languages! Nathan is an electrician and sound engineer.

We are having such a good time tripping around Europe

We are ideally looking to connect with some locals, make friends and share stories. Hope to meet you soon :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have joined couchsurfing as a way to make new friends and meet people from different countries, cultures etc.

Interests

• vegetarian
• walking
• reading
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• backpacking
• biology
• science
• travel
• travelling
• nature
• instagram
• backpacker
• feminism
• italy
• foodie
• spain
• genetics
• vegetarian cooking
• spanish
• biochemistry
• walking around
• greece
• theology
• nature walks
• pearl jam
• tramping
• food lover
• red hot chili peppers
• hiking mountains
• foo fighters

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, ACDC, Tame Impala, Weezer, Ed Sheeran, The Arctic Monkeys

Books - the subtle art of not giving a fuck, Scar Tissue- Anthony Kiedis, Sapiens, Homo Deus, Homers Odyssey, The Iliad

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I work in Cancer Research!

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to help with your English if you need it.

I am currently learning Spanish in anticipation of my trip but would love to learn any language you can teach!

Also would be willing to swap recipes if you have any cultural dishes you could share

What I Can Share with Hosts

As mentioned above I can share my knowledge of the English language as a native speaker.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, France, Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, Turkey, Vanuatu

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand