I'm a solo traveler, working to make it a full time profession, always searching for opportunities and places to go.

Last year, I lived outside of NYC, was an au pair in Spain, and solo traveled the Balkans and a few other European countries.

Now, I am an au pair in Italy.

In spring 2014, I lived in England for 4 months while studying abroad.

I'm a photographer and am constantly looking for shoots, places, and people to work with.

I enjoy the outdoors and staying active and am happiest in sunny places (and with ice-cream or a good drink because yumm).

I grew up on a horse farm in a small town in Texas and was a complete tomboy as a kid.

I believe in quality time, shared experiences, and cherishing relationships. In fact, my top love language is quality time. I thrive off new experiences and am always looking for something new to try!

Art, people, culture, nature, and chocolate ice-cream are my muses.

for more about me:

www.facebook.com/madeline.potter.39
www.madelinefayephotography.com

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing would allow me to understand a culture and a place by connecting with an individual who has graciously offered me a place to stay. Connecting with people is something that is important to me, especially as a solo traveler in this digital age. I hope to meet beautiful people and hear their stories!

Interests

• arts
• photography
• wine
• partying
• blogging
• sports
• beaches
• food
• nature
• adventures

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Solo traveling Europe with my own funding and planning!

Teach, Learn, Share

I love portrait and travel photography and am always willing to help someone learn the trade or take photos of them! I'm also well-acquainted with Lightroom and Photoshop and can help with editing!

I also love sports and can teach volleyball or basketball.

I can teach English as it's the only language I actually know (working on learning more) and I can also teach Fine Art.

I also have my own website and can help someone design or organize their own site.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a lively and adventurous person, always down to try something new! I love meeting new people and can go with the flow. I can easily have fun talking about deep, philosophical subjects over a glass of wine or dancing til 8:00 am at the nearest club. I can share my love for life, people, and experiences with you!

(I can also share chocolate because chocolate is life)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Scotland, Slovakia, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Spain, United States