Hi! My name is Taieri! (it's tricky, I know, you can call me Tai!). I'm a kiwi whose in love with travel, culture, art and design, dancing, making new friends and gaining new experiences.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'd love the opportunity to see places from a local's perspective, learn their culture and their favourite things. Get to know a country more intimately than just from tourist destinations.

I'd love to go exploring streets and nature, get coffee or some food, and chat!

Music, Movies, and Books

Books - Murakami, Bill Bryson, Roald Dahl, Khaled Hosseini... The Goldfinch, Memoirs of a Geisha, The no.1 Ladies detective agency, The Girl with Seven Names.

Movies- International and Art house films. Classic movies. Wong Kar Wai, Coen Brothers, Martin McDonagh, Ghibli.

Music - Dean, G-soul, Zico, Exo, BTS, ATEEZ, Rad Museum, Millic, The Rose, Hyukoh
Moderat, Jon Hopkins, Radiohead, Contemporary orchestra,
Masego, HER, Ella Mai, Eevee, Jazz-hiphop
Lots of one off songs from different artists!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Pushing myself out of my comfort zone! Moving to new countries. Trying new things on my own. I've had so many amazing experiences and met so many people along the way, every time it's been worth it.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share with you my travel stories and experiences. I will love to hear your stories and favourite things too.

I'm very respectful and tidy, I will be a very considerate surfer and be very grateful if you are kind enough to host me! I will not treat your home as a hostel!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Cook Islands, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Norway, Samoa, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, New Zealand, Singapore