CURRENT MISSION

Exploring & figuring it out as we go

ABOUT ME

We're Rachel and Andy, an Anglo-American couple now living in Cambridgeshire, England. Andy's originally from Cumbria, Rachel from Pittsburgh PA (hence the towel in the photo). We met in Scotland, so we both have some travelling under our belts and are looking forward to much more.

PHILOSOPHY

Trying to make the most of the time on this earth and what the world has to offer, one day at a time. Some days I'm more successful at this than others, but there is always at least one moment in each day to be grateful at having experienced.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

We've surfed on a number of couches in New Zealand and Australia and really enjoyed it. We've now settled in Cambridgeshire and had some great surfers stay with us.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

All our CouchSurfing experiences have been positive so far.

Interests

In 2012 we quit our jobs to go travelling, spending 2 months in New Zealand and 1 month in Australia, with a bit of time in Thailand and Hong Kong. We met loads of great interesting people and experienced wonderful Kiwi and Aussie hospitality first hand.

I love travelling and travel planning; as we're not moving around these days, it's most often trips around the UK to visit friends and family, but we do try to explore new places when we can. Closer to home I enjoy baking, reading, the occasional Netflix binge and learning about new places and people. Have a fondness for good food and single malt whisky.

• dining
• baking
• reading
• traveling

Music, Movies, and Books

Rachel's favorites: Casablanca, Strictly Ballroom, Sean of the Dead (movies); lots of different types of music - pop, rock, alt country, classical, jazz, blues; Pride and Prejudice is my favorite novel, but I love reading good books, whatever the genre.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Completed New Zealand's Tongariro Alpine Crossing in Feb 2012. It was a bit of a challenge, but the scenery was otherworldly and utterly amazing. Milford Sound was also overwhelmingly beautiful.

Teach, Learn, Share

Rachel: I would happily bake with someone, or practice French or English conversation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Bermuda, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States