I am 28 years old and have decided to shake things up and go on my first cycle tour - and its a long one! I am cycling to Istanbul. I am hoping that this trip will help me get more into the present and be a bit happier about myself. Fingers crossed! I am doing this trip solo, and so am really looking forward to finding some compay along the way. I am hoping that couchsurfing can help me with this.

I work as a psychologist for children, helping young people with mental health problems. This has been a very rewarding career but it is time to take a break and explore the world. I am fascinated by people and love meeting new ones.

I am house trained! I am a cleanly and conscious guest. I have hosted many people at my flat in Bristol with couchsurfing, however we used my friends account to book them in. As a result, I therefore know what a good guest is like! I will always come with a small gift and the hope to get to know my hosts! Also, I will try my hardest to not disturb my hosts and generally be as easy as possible (for instance sticking to host schedules so as not to create difficulty!).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on couchsurfing because on my cycle to Istanbul I will mostly be camping. I am hoping to take a break from this and spend some time indoors with a nice host and have a rest/relax. I won't be staying for long as I need to get to Istanbul!

Interests

• cooking
• reading
• cycling
• surfing
• history
• cycle touring

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share good conversation and some pretty good cooking skills (ginger and chilli tofu). I also have been working as a therapist in child mental health for a number of years. As a result, I am interested in what makes people feel happy and content. So yes, some nice conversations about the good things in life!