Where to begin? Not that i'm that complex really, but you'll make your first impression of me just reading this so I need to start somewhere.
I'm a very friendly, curious and open-minded person. Two of my favorites things are: wandering around on my own in a foreign city and spending time with old friends, making new ones along my travels.

I've travelled quite a lot with friends, family, and alone, I freaking love it and don't intend to stop any time soon. Every trip brings new challenges, new people in my life, and I'm so grateful for all the memories I'm making along the way.

If you want to have a little overview of who I am and what I like doing, check out my Insta:
https://www.instagram.com/mathildegourgues/

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I only recently joined Couchsurfing after reading an article titled "Is couchsurfing dead?". I was a bit saddened to hear about the apparent fall of the platform cause I always held in mind that someday, I'll join too, put myself out there and get the chance to meet people who share my humanist values.

So I truly hope the human connection is still alive and that you'll prove the author wrong.

I'm on the road for the months to come but once I'll have a place to call home, I look forward to hosting in turn. I've never couchsurfed before as I recently joined, but I hope someone will give me the chance to get my first reference and therefore become a trust-worthy member. Isn't it a virtuous cycle from then on? ;)

Interests

• animals
• books
• photography
• documentaries
• vegetarian
• movies
• traveling
• hiking
• backpacking
• self-development
• psychoanalysis
• horror films

Music, Movies, and Books

I love every Tarantino's, Wes Craven's and Michael Moore's movies. Ridley Scott, Spielberg, Nolan, Robert Rodriguez, Guy Ritchie, David Fincher, Eli Roth are also my darlings.

I have eclectic tastes in music; my jam revolves around Ennio Morricone, Hans Zimmer, Vivaldi, Queen, the Spice Girls, Coldplay, the Beach boys, Rihanna, Beyoncé, Zara Larsson (keep an open mind and please don't judge aha), the Beatles, Sia, MØ ...

Currently reading "Woman who run with the wolves: contacting the power of the wild woman" by Clarissa Pinkola Estés. Fascinating and very inspiring, not to say life-changing.
I devour every new book by Karine Giebel, staying up at night so much they are incredible!
Huge fan of Mike Horn's work and spirit too.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Don't get fooled by the fact that I'm French, unfortunately I'm a terrible cook (imagine the worst, well you're not even close!).
BUT, I'm a great entertainer and an amazing (so i've heard) storyteller, and oh my, stories, plenty I have to share aha :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Australia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, France, Indonesia, Scotland, United States