I'm Maddy, I'm 28, and I quit my job last summer to embark on a year-long backpacking trip across the world. From the UK to Canada to Australia (and a lot of stops in between!).

I'm pretty easygoing, I love meeting new people, exploring new places, listening to music, reading, cooking homemade meals, and trying to keep fit.

I have loved to travel ever since I started going on family holidays at a young age. When I was 19, I spent a month interrailing across Europe and had been longing for another opportunity to do a big trip ever since. Now, my dream is a reality, and I can't believe it!

When I return from my travels, I hope to be able to open my home up and host other travellers when they come to Scotland.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on couchsurfing because I am currently backpacking around the world for ∼ 1 year with my boyfriend. We are excited to enjoy new cultures, cuisines and experiences, all while meeting lots of interesting people! We have been on the road since September 2022. So far we have visited Canada, USA, Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Brazil, Colombia, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand.

Interests

• culture
• festivals
• cooking
• beer
• fitness
• exercise
• yoga
• partying
• reading
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• linguistics
• sustainability
• exploring
• climate change
• journaling
• hiking in nature
• energy efficiency
• french language
• comfort
• plant based food

Music, Movies, and Books

There are too many to list - you can ask me.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiking Volcano Acatenango in Guatemala to get views of the active, erupting Volcano Fuego. A very challenging hike at high altitude, but so worth it!!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share my knowledge of cooking plant based meals, stories of my travels/life experiences, the music I like, and much more!
I can teach you some Scottish slang or some French phrases.
I'd love to learn about your city, your experiences, and what interests you.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cooking vegan meals, conversation, music sharing

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Northern Ireland, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Scotland