My name is Stephanie (Steph) and I am currently traveling the world! I have just finished university in New Zealand and have got a one way ticket to London. I want to go anywhere and everywhere. I have a European and African history (half British, half Finnish, born in South Africa) yet I would call New Zealand home.

I want to explore new places, culture and people and see what the world is like outside little (but amazing) NZ :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

A friend of mine told me about couch surfing and after much research I think it's a wonderful concept. The idea of exchanging cultures and views and perspectives sounds like such an eye opener and a great way to truly immerse in new locations and get the local experience. A more real way of traveling.

Interests

Aside from travel I like socializing, going out for drinks, long walks, watching sport, chilling out with mates, music gigs, and if I'm in the mood baking!

• culture
• baking
• running
• drinking
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• surfing
• sports
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Music faves:
-Lorde
-The xx
-Sam Smith
-Broods
-Ed Sheeran
-Ben Howard
-Feetwood Mac
-Red Hot Chilli Peppers

Movies-
-The Intouchables
-Into the Wild
-Bridget Jones Diary (1 and 2!)
-Interstellar
-Boyhood
-Gone Girl
-The Lion King
-Wild

Books-
Must admit I wouldn't be able to call myself an avid reader, but I do love reading autobiographies at current!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I did my last year of high school over in the States- I lived just outside of San Francisco. It was amazing time seeing the similar but very different culture and way of life and experiencing American high school! While there I managed to do a little bit of travel (West Coast) and spent a week in Mexico. Perhaps this sparked my love of travel?!

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to teach and share with everyone about my home country New Zealand, and the perspective this has given me. I am curious about the way of life in several cultures, starting with Europe!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can give you the full run down on New Zealand, what American high school is really like, I am friendly and enjoy socialising and would say I am very considerate so would help with anything necessary (and be very thankful!)

Countries I’ve Visited

Finland, France, Mexico, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, United States