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Overview

  • 40 references 25 Confirmed & Positive
  • Learning Māori
  • 44, Female
  • Member since 2014
  • English Teacher
  • Bachelor of Teaching
  • From New Zealand
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About Me

I’m a well travelled independent woman. Always had a fascination for other cultures and meeting new people people to share stories with. I have a good sense of humour and I like funny people! Some of my greatest friends started as my couch surfers. I’m a relief teacher and drama teacher. I have a massive grass yard perfect for travel vehicles or even tents.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have been a couch surfing host for years and all the travelers I hosted have inspired me to want to travel. So I did and I love meeting new people and have an interest in many cultures. I love learning about different traditions, food, places and music.

I have only been a surfer in Amsterdam so far. I even stayed on a houseboat which was so great.

Interests

Food - I love trying food from different cultures. I love to learn new recipes and have friends round for dinner. I watch a lot of food reality TV programs. Music is everything to me (all kinds). I was in a local band in New Zealand as the lead singer.

  • culture
  • dining
  • cooking
  • recipes
  • beer
  • tv
  • traveling
  • teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

30 Seconds To Mars, Foo Fighters, Tiki Taane, Anika Moa, LAB, The Monday Feeling, Walking After U

My favourite movie is Mr Nobody.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I met Jared Leto, Shannon Leto and Tomo Millcevic from my favourite band 30 Seconds To Mars. Best moment of my life! And I am so thankful for it!

I've bungee jumped and Sky dived.

Teach, Learn, Share

I know quite a bit about Maori culture and could share interesting facts about New Zealand and South Korea with you. I like to learn new songs or dances as well as new food to try and/or make.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Food. Knowledge about the Bay of Plenty and other great spots around NZ. Telling you about my experience living in South Korea. I live across the road from the beach.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cook Islands, England, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Scotland, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, South Korea

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