Why hello there,

I'm Natasha. I've just moved back to N.I for a while after having lived in France and England for a few years. I'm taking a break in my degree in languages and literature (I was in final year in England) and I plan to do some travelling!

I currently volunteer in the French and English departments of a local school, tutor and write when the fancy takes me!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

When I was living in France I was very fortunate to meet and live with some lovely people who I went on adventures with and who helped me discover their country. The experience has shown me how much fun it is to get to know a place and particularly the people living there.

I really enjoy travelling, discovering new places and cultures and meeting new people.

At the moment I'm back at home living with my parents in a remote area so I'm probably not the ideal host. (That said, if you're a fan of cows and appreciate a good cup of tea and a detailed analysis of the weather, then you're very welcome!) I hope to be able to return the favour to people when I'm in my own place again.

Interests

I enjoy listening to music, going to gigs, reading, writing, meeting new people, exploring the countryside, visiting new places, dancing (madly and badly), going to the theatre, film...

• writing
• literature
• poetry
• dancing
• recipes
• boating
• reading
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• teaching
• languages
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

There are way too many....

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- I've seen the Northern Lights and snow-mobiled to the top the Yllas fells in Finland in -30C.

- I spent four days hiking in the calanques in Marseille with friends and sleeping under the stars each night. The third night there was a spectacular thunder and lightning storm - we got a bit wet...

What I Can Share with Hosts

Craic, conversation and good company :) I also have a few stories from my travels...

I'm happy to share whatever there is rattling around in my head on literature, music, film, travel and life! I have very diverse tastes and like music, literature and film from lots of different countries. I know a few good recipes too; lemon and almond cake, daal and my take on an Indian chicken curry are the specialties!

I speak French and a bit of Spanish.

I write poetry, so if that floats your boat I can always recite a poem or two.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, China, Finland, France, Greece, Scotland, Spain, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, France, Northern Ireland