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Overview

  • 12 references 10 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Polish; learning Spanish
  • 45, Female
  • Member since 2008
  • English teacher
  • Degree in Psychology, Photography, Qualified EFL English ...
  • From Lodz, Poland
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Always up for adventure!

ABOUT ME

Lynn and I have been together for 8 years and we both love the sense of adventure. We travelled a lot together, got engaged in China, got married in New Zealand and spent our honey moon on Bali. All on shoe string budget ;-) Eventually moved to Suffolk and bought a house. But we're getting itchy feet again and are thinking of moving to Spain in 2020!
We're both sociable and adaptable. We are considerate guests, who love to cook for our hosts and clean after ourselves.

PHILOSOPHY

Keep an open mind, question things and follow your heart. Be free, aim higher and HAVE FUN!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Lynn and I have surfed on a few couches along our travels, met some interesting and generous hosts and made some friends for life! We shared our stories and wine and dined together!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Only positive experiences that enriched my life :-)

Interests

I was into travelling and photography since i was 15. Diving and underwater life is my new passion I'm hoping to explore more. Perhaps get into diving photography one day? Pottery / ceramics is my latest hobby I've been enjoying for the last couple of years. Nature walks and yoga is something that helps me maintain the balance and experimental cooking is an activity I enjoy daily.

  • photography
  • festivals
  • cooking
  • yoga
  • traveling
  • music
  • skiing
  • swimming
  • diving
  • jogging
  • forest
  • hiking in nature
  • ceramic art
  • bon fire

Music, Movies, and Books

Directors: Almodovar, Wong Kar Wai, K.Kieslowski, Ridley Scott.
Movies: In the mood for love, Rabbit Proof Fence, Separation, Stoning of Soraya M., Lovely Bones, Double Life of Veronique.
Books: Anchee Min - Empress Orchid, Red Azalea, Cooked Seed.
Music: Hope Sandovals, Portishead, Sade and many others + Reggae,Funk,Soul,Chill Out, Jazz

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Moved counties and started over.
Felt at home with Aboriginal family in the Outback.
Sailed Whitsunday Islands.
Married an incredible woman.
Did PADI and Advance Diver in Thailand.
Enjoyed yoga retreat in Bali.
Experienced an Earth Quake.
Looked into the eye of a volcano.
Swam in natural hot springs in New Zealand.
Slept under the stars.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teaching, learning and sharing are my favourite things in life! Full stop.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Travel stories and my cooking.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Laos, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, China, Poland, United Kingdom

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