Hi! I'm Lauren :) I'm originally from New York but I've been living in Australia for 10 years. In December I quit my fancy infrastructure job to travel, write kid’s books, write a novel and start a business :) phew! But what a journey.

I am always up for a weird and wonderful adventures. My favourite things are: travel to out of the way places (Maldives, Mozambique, tiny towns all over the world), Spain (all of it), making friends, dance, running, food, business, margaritas. intellectual conversation, beaches and sunshine. I care a lot about giving back and philanthropy.

Im very outgoing and I love exploring different cultures. I used to be a speed dating host and I believe that everyone is interesting if you spend enough time with them. My life philosophy is: Meet everyone you can, you never know who will change your life... :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because people make a city beautiful.

Interests

Fun new people, ballet, meditation, philantrophy/giving back, running, beer, entrepreneurship, sunshine, adventure, Mexican food and Spain Ö

• ballet dancing
• dining
• beer
• mexican food
• running
• meditation
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• camping
• business
• entrepreneurship
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Love to read. Fitzerald, Hemingway, Kundera and Alice Munro are favourites.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The Great Wall of China. Draped in mist - I was amazed by what humans can build.

Travelling solo (but are you ever really solo :) ?) in South America. Wow.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Fun times, adventure, an interested ear, food exploration, love of the outdoors.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bolivia, Botswana, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Indonesia, Ireland, Laos, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vatican City State, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Italy, United Kingdom, United States