Hello there!

I'm Paula, originally from Spain but living in Scotland for the past 7 years. I joined Couchsurfing in 2017 and have used it many times since then. I am currently settled in Edinburgh working in a hotel, but even though I feel grounded and happy, sometimes I miss that adventurous part of me. That is why I want to start using CS again more often and getting to know some of the beautiful people on this amazing platform.

I consider myself an independent person who is always looking for new adventures, places and people. I am calm and cheerful, and very talkative once you get to know me! I enjoy a peaceful environment and I always try my best to create meaningful connections with the people around me.

I am a very versatile person who can enjoy many different things. I wouldn't say I have 'a passion', I discover and learn something new every day. I am into photography, and I love nature, watching a sunset, going camping, the sea, a good hike... Those things make me happy. I am also into meditation and yoga, and enjoy being active. It sounds like a cliché, but I am the happiest while traveling, having adventures, reading a good book, being outdoors in nature, or just having a good chat with a friend.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

CS can turn a regular trip into an unforgettable journey where you get to meet the most wonderful people, dive into a country's culture and have the most random amazing experiences. By using Couchsurfing again I am hoping to get that adventure feeling back and meet more beautiful souls around the world.

Music, Movies, and Books

As difficult as it is to choose favourites movies, I would say 'Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind' and 'Amélie' are two of them. I enjoy movies that cannot be fully understood until the end, like most of Christopher Nolan's! :D

In terms of music I listen to a lot of different styles, but mostly reggae, rock, dub, hip hop, and ska. One of my favorite songs is True to myself by Ziggy Marley.

The last book I can remember that I reaaaally enjoyed was Never let me go, by Kazuo Ishiguro. A little goal of mine is to read all of his books, I'm on it at the moment :)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

-Bungy Jumping in New Zealand from 134 meters high, 8.5 sec. free fall!! it was a scary but such an awesome experience!
-Hitchhike my way through the border from Poland to Ukraine in winter 2017!
-Kayaking in Sydney with a local I met here through CS, with amazing views of the Opera House.
-Camping on the top of a mountain in Scotland while an electric storm was happening around me (but not on the top hill I was on!).

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a curious person always willing to try new things. I like learning languages, and even though I'm not learning any at the moment, I would like to larn Russian some day.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I will be happy to help with your Spanish or English skills. I also studied music for over ten years and play the flute, so I could share my musical knowledge as well.

I can teach how to cook some Spanish food, I can make good paella and Spanish omelette :D

Last but not least, I can offer a (hopefully good) chat about life, death, and everything in between! It is always interesting to meet and learn about new people and their experience on this planet.

Countries I’ve Visited

Fiji, France, Germany, Iceland, Indonesia, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Russian Federation, Sweden, Thailand, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vanuatu

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, Scotland, Spain