My name is Lola and I'm in university, but want to take it back to my backpacking days this summer! If you'd like to see a bit of my previous trip, have a look at this link! https://www.polarsteps.com/LolaCollingbourne/1342548-world-backpacking-trip

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on Couchsurfing predominantly to meet new people, and learn from people with different cultures and life experiences to my own. I believe that everybody has something to teach and something to learn from everyone else.

Interests

I'm very passionate about a lot of things; particularly camping/hiking, theatre, learning musical instruments and composing, and playing football!

• cooking
• reading
• music
• guitar
• camping
• food
• travelling
• football
• theatre
• drama
• scouts

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm a big fan of 70's rock, funky/groovy tunes, and am open to pretty much any genre of music! The most recent books I've read are; "A Thousand Splendid Suns", "1984" and "Cloud Atlas". In terms of movies, I can't go past a crime documentary, classic feel-good movie or Pulp Fiction.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I completed the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal in 2019 - 18 days of trekking through snow, hail and mud. Absolute life-changing experience, and definitely the most physically and emotionally draining thing I've ever done!

Teach, Learn, Share

I play violin, clarinet, guitar, and a little bit of piano - more than happy to pass on a few amateur skills. Can make a delicious macaroni cheese, and have more than enough crazy travelling and Australian stories to share!

What I Can Share with Hosts

First and foremost, I am more than happy to help around your home with anything that needs doing! If you need any help with chores, please do not hesitate to ask. In terms of what I can offer hosts, I am more than happy to do a little music teaching, story-telling, cooking etc. I've learnt a lot from all the incredible people I have met through the years and am here to pass that on!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Laos, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Scotland, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Thailand, Timor-Leste (East Timor), Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, England, Netherlands