Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My family and I have had many wonderful ''house-swap'' holidays, where we have stayed in another family's house abroad while they came and stayed at ours. Often, we have become friendly with these families and swapped or met up a number of times. We have also been hosted. So, I would like to continue to meet great people and be able to accept and offer hospitality, and experience different cultures from a native's view!

Interests

Reading, socialising, yoga, pilates, spinning, exercise classes, walking, travelling, exploring, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures, good conversation, photography, cooking, baking.

• photography
• cooking
• baking
• exercise
• yoga
• pilates
• walking
• reading
• traveling

Music, Movies, and Books

I love a good mix of trashy romantic novels and intelligent historical fiction! Readers of CS: 'Asking For It' by Louise O'Neill - must read!

My dad exposed me to all the ''proper'' music, and my brothers and I reciprocated by ensuring that he keeps up to date! ... so the collection features Macy Gray to Ed Sheeran, REM to Imagine Dragons. Jools Holland holds a god-like following chez nous!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Intelligent and informed conversation
A fun, outgoing personality
Youth! :P

I am currently living in a large student house in Leiden, a sorority house - so 20 girls! Therefore, it is not the best place for hosting people. However, if someone is desperately in need of a bed I can offer a mattress in a spare room! Very basic, nothing much I'm afraid! I live with my family in Ireland, and will be able to offer much more luxurious accommodations there when I return! :P

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Ireland, Netherlands, United States