Hi! My name is Audrey and I'm a very outgoing, enthusiastic person with great sense of adventure and lots of positive energy :)

I lead cycling and hiking holidays for a company called Backroads Active Travel, which is based out of Berkeley, California but operates in 50+ countries on all seven continents. During the peak-season months of June to November, my job takes me to many different places, and in the off season months of December to May, I travel the world on my own.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Currently, I am backpacking through Southeast Asia. Over the next several months, I plan to do a lot of exploring and learning. In March, I will go to India to get my Yoga Teacher Training certification, and in the meantime, I hope to meet as many interesting people as possible and make new friends :)

When I visit a new place, I love meeting and getting to know the people who actually live there rather than just seeing a bunch of tourist attractions.

I first heard about Couchsurfing in 2015 when I was living in Sevilla, Spain, and I decided that it sounded like an amazing opportunity to meet people as I traveled around Europe. The several experiences I've had connecting with people on Couchsurfing have been incredible and truly priceless.

Interests

At university, I studied literature and environmental science. Nowadays, I am a cycling (road biking) and hiking tour guide, and I love all things outdoors! When I am not leading tours, I am reading and writing or practicing yoga and meditation.

• writing
• poetry
• yoga
• meditation
• reading
• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• buddhism
• mindfulness
• listening
• road biking

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Mumford & Sons, The Avett Brothers, Vance Joy
Poets: Mark Strand, Elizabeth Bishop, Carl Phillips, Amy Clampitt

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Either backpacking through Patagonia (both Argentina and Chile) last year, or teaching English at a community school in Livingstone, Zambia the year before.

Teach, Learn, Share

There is nothing I love more than a cup of tea and some good conversation :)

I truly enjoy learning about different people and different cultures. Particularly during my time in Southeast Asia, I hope to meet people with whom I can talk about yoga, meditation, mindfulness, buddhism, etc. I am very keen to share what I know already and learn from people who have more knowledge and experience in these areas.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would love the opportunity to share stories of my own journies and experiences (or anything really!) I am always reading so I have lots of book recommendations :)

Once I settle down and get my own place (whenever or wherever that may be) I hope to be able to return the favor of hosting people on Couchsurfing.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Wales, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Spain, United States