Hey, I am Pat.
I always like to answer the question "where are you from?" with - "it's complicated".
I like to think of myself like I don't have roots or country that really belongs to me.

I have a degree in criminal investigation - there was a short period of time in which I was interested in working within the law enforcement but eventually I went back to what I always enjoyed to do - the hospitality industry.

Travelling has always been my passion. I lived in three different countries, travelled lots with friends and family, but a special place in my heart goes to the travelling solo: meeting up with people from the place I'm visiting, breathing and understanding a new culture at my own pace 🌍 .

Love a good book, landscape photography, long walks and playing chess.
I like to be organised therefore I love lists of every kind.
Write (another long story).
Adrenaline, Adventures, Photos, Memories.

Shy at first but then..

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think I have an interesting story which I would love to share with people who wants to listen.
I also would love to listen YOUR story from which I could be inspired from.

Speak with someone from a different culture in the country they live: that is already an experience and a story to share with someone!!

Music, Movies, and Books

Music.
A bit of everything to be honest.

Books.
Sidney Sheldon is my favourite writer.
Followed by Nicholas Sparks.
Two completely different genders.

Movies.
I prefer TV shows than movies. They last longer. :)
Sitcoms.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

1. Moved to England at the age of 18 by myself without anyone's help, just to follow my dreams.
2. I've done skydiving . Twice.
3. I missed a flight. Twice. (it is not amazing but I am still laughing when I think about it).
4. I've seen an opera in Vienna.
5. I ate at Unsicht-Bar (a dark restaurant) in Berlin.
6. Jumped into a fountain in Madrid.
7. Drank a glass of Champagne at the top of the tallest building in London.
8. I have met Jason Segel in person!
9. Flew with a helicopter above Niagara Falls.
10. Went to a Broadway Show in NYC, and I also saw the Yankees play :D
11. Slept almost 2h in a McDonald's in Chicago (long story 😂).
12. Had a beer in a pub in Bristol where there were fifteen cats inside the pub 🤭.
13. Run from a bull in the Lake District.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you a few words in Polish or Italian; advise you what to visit when going there or in England;
I can't cook anything because I am just bad at it.
I would love to learn sign language. And one day I definitely will.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Cambodia, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Scotland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Italy, Poland