I am a 24 year old New Zealand Māori travelling around Argentina and Uruguay. I am currently on summer break from University where I study Dentistry. I love meeting new people and exchanging knowledge of cultures, how they live, what they do and how they think. I guess my defining characteristic is my passion for indigenous health and te ao Māori (the Māori world), I often spend my summers researching indigenous health and methods to improve it. My other hobbies include reading, writing, poetry, music, horse riding and sports.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on couchsurfing to meet new people, discover how they live and how they think and to experience the country in a more authentic way.

Interests

• horses
• culture
• writing
• reading
• music
• spoken word
• sports
• horse riding
• indigenous cultures
• maori culture

Music, Movies, and Books

All kinds of music, but my favourites are mainly R&B and rap.
Movies would be anime - anything by studio ghibli, but Howl's Moving Castle would have to be my favourite.
Books - The blind assassin by Margaret Atwood, anything by Charles Bukowski, The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath, Game of Thrones

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share Māori culture and language, and experiences of travelling. I'm an okay cook, and I'd love to cook together, and I would also like to hang out and experience the area together! I'm studying dentistry, so of course I can also share knowledge in that area (a free check up maybe?? haha).
I would love to learn more about the local culture here, and local dishes and to see and do what the locals see and do!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Indonesia, Italy, Samoa

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, New Zealand