CURRENT MISSION to move positively throughout the world while being open to adventures as they happen and savouring all of the special moments along the way

ABOUT ME I’m Amy...a free spirited person who loves new adventures and deep connections.

I quickly and easily connect with people who have open hearts and open minds. I love having meaningful conversations with people, finding out about their passions and what they really want for their life. I am clean, honest, trustworthy, mature, fun and energetic. I love meeting and interacting with people who are embracing their true, authentic selves. I enjoy traveling slowly, so I can truly get to know a place and it's people. I enjoy finding interesting nooks and crannies of a place. I love to walk the back streets and discover what's really happening. I feel like this is where I find most of the charm of a place. I usually have a lot of energy, make jokes, like to laugh and am positive and fun. Now that I'm traveling slowly, I also try to plan quieter times every once in a while. I enjoy breathing deeply and therefore prefer clean, scent free and smoke free air. :) I love food and have been a vegetarian for most of my life. I also love good wine, cocktails and coffee. :) I take a lot of photos. haha!

PHILOSOPHY I try to move energetically and positively through the world and experience as much of it as possible.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING I like to meet new, interesting people and CS is a great way to do that. I also like to attend local events and go to off-the-beaten-path places, so connecting with locals is a great way to do this!

I like sharing information about where I live and helping people have a great, unique experience in our area. I'm a natural tour guide, so I'd be happy to accompany you around if I'm available.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE I've met great people and had great experiences through Couchsurfing. I have made good friends through some of my Couchsurfing experiences. I’ve experienced amazing hospitality from so many of my hosts! It’s been a great example for me and helps me be a better host.

Interests

I have a wide range of interests including: TRAVEL!, dancing (mostly salsa, bachata, cumbia, chacha, merengue), yoga, museums, good conversation, pottery, art, coffee, theatre, ballet, photography, wine, animals and most outdoor activities (paddle-boarding, SCUBA diving, canyoning, kayaking, tramping, skiing, blading, biking, white-water rafting, hang-gliding, sky-diving).

• animals
• arts
• concerts
• dancing
• salsa dancing
• ballet dancing
• environment
• cooking
• vegetarian
• vegan
• yoga
• traveling
• pottery
• live music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• kayaking
• scuba diving
• skiing
• sup
• salsa
• paddleboarding
• stand up paddle
• bachata dancing

Music, Movies, and Books

I read mostly non-fiction and enjoy reading about international travel and peoples' experiences in other cultures.

I prefer independent, art house films.

I enjoy listening to and going to concerts for most types of music: latin, classical, rock, folk, world, country, jazz, etc!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've had some amazing experiences throughout my travels so far and most of them had to do with the people involved in the situations....

* paragliding in the Himalayas

* 10 day Vipassana silent meditation course

* snorkeling with whale sharks in Honduras

* skydiving with views of the mountains, glacier and ocean in New Zealand

* staying with a friend at her family home and experiencing where she grew up on a small island in Estonia...

* playing an impromptu game of 'tag' with wonderful and inquisitive children in Lesotho....

* spending time with a woman in Lesotho and sharing a meal together in her hut as we shared about our different cultural worlds....

* non-verbally communicating with people from around the world

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm open to learning new things and I'm specifically trying to learn more about yoga, healing, meditation, energy work and Spanish right now.

I could teach Latin dancing, yoga, meditation and cooking.

I love to hear and share great travel stories and experiences. There is so much to learn through meeting our 'neighbors'.

Unfortunately, this group is not the same as it used to be and so I’m rarely logged in. If you’re a woman feel free to reach out to me via HostASister.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Fun, jokes, cooking, interesting stories, deep and thought provoking conversation, energy, enthusiasm, inspiration

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, England, Estonia, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Niue, Norway, Panama, Poland, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Swaziland, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Guatemala, Mexico, New Zealand, United States