Hi, I'm interested in meeting world travelers or host but only one person at a time. Vegan or vegetarian strongly preferred as my fridge doesn't like to be filled with coarpses

I'm an open-minded person who love life and enjoy it as much as I can.
As Dalai Lama says: "Happiness is not something ready made, it comes from your own actions"
Respect and freedom are some of the most important values to me.
I lived in New York City and Paris for many years and now live in a Lourdes in France. I'm a vegetarian (since birth) and in the process of becoming vegan.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think Couchsurfing is great as it enables to truly live locals life and discover their culture.
I was hosted in Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia ant Tahiti where I travelled for some months during a world wide tour. I also participated in events in Malta, London, Galway and welcomed a Russian Couchsurfer at home when I lived in Paris.

I receive lots of hosting requests, especially during spring and summer. Lourdes and surroundings are very popular for many reasons.
I'd love to host you or meet you if you truly have the Couchsurfing spirit.
I want to make sure you have fully read my profile by sending me a personalized request (no copy paste).
So that I know you have read it could you please write this sentence in your request :
"Hi Najette, I respect you and don't consider you to be only a means to get free accomodation"
If you respect these conditions I will be more than happy to accept your hosting request. I remind you that you get your private bedroom. For the best Couchsurfing experience I can show you around, share leisure activities (like hiking for example) and if you prefer to be alone sometimes I fully respect it. The goal being that we both enjoy time at our own pace and respect our privacy too.

As I travel a lot myself (last minute) and live day by day there's absolutely no need to send me a request weeks or months in advance. 1 day to 5 days max before arrival is the best.

Interests

I love travelling, mainly without planning, and feel the adrenaline of spontaneous living. My best experiences !
I also love meeting new people, discovering different cultures, nature, animals, sports like scuba-diving, hiking, swimming, kayaking… I am also passionate about French Polynesian culture, music and practice Tahitian dance.
I also practice yoga, theatre, piano

• animals
• culture
• running
• movies
• traveling
• socializing
• hiking
• kayaking
• scuba diving
• sailing
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

I like new wave, alternative rock, electro, reggae, Scottish, Irish and world music.
About movies I love sci-fi, comic, fantasy.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- My extraordinary adventure is high resilience towards the most painful times in life...on a positive note I add some leisure ones that are unforgettable :
- Skydiving in Cairns in Australia, amazing feeling
- Scubadiving in Rangiroa and Fakarava in French Polynesia surrounded by all sorts of beautiful and friendly sharks
- I recently back packed and hitch hiked in Iceland, all around the country. It was a great adventure, with the best hiking I've ever done and I truly loved the kindness and warmth of Icelandic people :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach how to be happy with simple things and free mind :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

My culture and cooking French pancakes and veggie meals :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Australia, Bahamas, Croatia, England, Fiji, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Malta, Martinique, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States