Hello I'm Melissa

English but I live in New Zealand, I have been living in Wanaka for 4 years, and just recently moved to Dunedin.

I've been travelling since 2012; America, South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
I've done alot of travelling on holidays when growning up in Europe, Adventure instructor in US for summer camp, and volunteered in Kenya.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like meeting locals, the whole reason I love travelling is the people on the journey and not just the places. I like meeting people with similar interests and passions and I have found couch surfing as a great platform in which to do this. Hosting people, being hosted, or just meeting like minded people to hangout or explore together. And finding the local secret spots.

Interests

I'm trying to improve my photography skills own. Unfortunately I haven't gotten onto manual mode yet.

I enjoy running. I tend to go every other morning running 10-15km.

I am a big tramper (trekking and camping). I spent a lot of time in the new Zealand back country hiking to huts or camping. I like going on my own for the peace and quite.

I love a good book of different varieties. Currently reading about the new Zealand culture as well as a few mountaineer books.

I'm trying to be more eco friendly. I live an almost zero waste lifestyle. I compost what I can, I buy from pantry refill shops, and avoid fast fashion.

• photography
• running
• reading
• blogging
• languages
• food
• trekking
• biking

Music, Movies, and Books

Love a good movie that you can get lost in! Action, adventure, romance, comedy! any film that's good, no alien or horror movies though!
Love a good book! Again my tastes in books and novels vary widely! Pride and prejudice, to dan brown, to Sherlock Holmes, and also a few autobiographies!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Every day is amazing; I'm in another country living the dream that many people do not do, I have the freedom to go wherever, see everything and trust myself.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can help teach you English; or help you improve though our conversations.

I love food and can cook, however I love cooking together and learning new recipes. I have no allergies, or food preferences. I don't mind if your vegetarian or vegan, or eat meat.

Share lots of travel advice, adventures, maybe a meal or two.

If your into rock climbing happy to go out and climb or inside climb.

I'm also making personal lifestyle changes to reduce waste. Happy to learn more off others.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer good conversations.
I can cook a good meal.
Unfortunately due to past experiences I now have to write this; I am NOT looking any form of relations with a host or surfers.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cambodia, England, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, England, New Zealand