CURRENT MISSION

Meet people from around the world who can inspire us for our next travelling adventure!

ABOUT ME

Michael: I grew up in a small town about 3 hours north east of Melbourne. I moved down to Melbourne for university and love the city.

In 2010 I graduated from university and travelled around the world for 6 months before starting work. I currently work in climate change and sustainability.

Lauren: I grew up in a small town an hour further down the road than Michael. We didn't meet each other however until we were both living on campus during our university studies.

I am passionate about social justice and I am currently working in personal injury law. I have travelled for 3 months in the UK and Western Europe, and spent 6 weeks backpacking around South America. I can't wait to see more of the world!

PHILOSOPHY

We don't take ourselves too seriously, are relaxed and like to hear about other perspectives.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Hosting travellers, and surfing when we travel again!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Michael: In 2010 I travelled around the world for 6 months. Looking back I felt my highlights were when I met and particularly when I stayed with locals. I want others to enjoy Melbourne as much as Lauren and I do and give back some of the kind hospitality I received while travelling.

Interests

Michael: Documentaries, economics and business, cooking, learning about the world.
Lauren: Bad reality television, sleeping, eating, being right.

• documentaries
• cooking
• traveling
• socializing
• backpacking
• surfing
• business
• economics
• law

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

5 days drifting down the Rio Beni in the Bolivian Amazon on a homemade raft made of sticks and tyres!

Teach, Learn, Share

We are both trying to learn Spanish and would be grateful for any assistance our couchsurfing guests could offer!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Cambodia, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Guatemala, Indonesia, Ireland, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Peru, Scotland, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia

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