My name is Olivia Hamill, I'm 18 and from Bangalow (near Byron Bay), Australia. Having just graduated high school I am taking a gap year to travel throughout Europe! I love swimming, hiking and all things outdoors, especially while travelling and exploring new places. I am a bookworm and have a passion for modern/world history.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing would provide an affordable trip and help me get to know local people in the communities that I visit.

Interests

• animals
• writing
• reading
• music
• swimming
• history
• world history
• hiking,

Music, Movies, and Books

Some of my favourite musical artists are DIIV, sunflower bean, lana del rey, elliott smith, mac demarco (rock and alternate mostly). My all time favourite movie is Titanic, but I love most romance and comedy films. I'm a big fan of dystopian, romantic and biographical novels.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have travelled all around Australia with my family in 2010 for 6 months. We drove the great ocean road, went to crystal caves, climbed Uluru, saw crocodiles and snorkelled the Great Barrier Reef. Definitely nomadic by blood.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have a keen interest in language and history, having studied french, modern history and historiography these past 2 years. I plan to continue learning this trip!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Having grown up in a big family of 7, I am no stranger to housework and children. I'm more than happy to help cook, clean, garden, entertain kids and whatever else!

Countries I’ve Visited

England, Indonesia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia