I love to travel and meet people, make new friends and have good conversations. I really love looking at historical buildings and nature in the company of new friends. That’s why I think CS is so great. It let’s me understand the place and community I am in through local eyes.

I like to invite my hosts to join me for drinks or meals. If you host me please allow me to do this. I think I am a sensitive guest and like to contribute to house work, be tidy, talkative when appropriate and respect my hosts preferences.

I am a social worker. I work to change the behaviour of groups of men who are violent to their wives, girlfriends and children.

I take my work seriously and always work to support women’s rights. But travel is a time for me to not be so serious!

I love music, dancing, laughter, food and fun, walking and talking about almost everything.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couch surfing is a great way to meet people. I love to see new places through the eyes of new friends. Sight seeing is not as interesting as spending time with lovely people and learning about their culture, community and history.

Interests

• culture
• books
• architecture
• dancing
• education
• philosophy
• psychology
• religion
• social work
• sociology
• beaches
• mountains
• food

Music, Movies, and Books

I love jazz and traditional music of all kinds and cultures- especially when played by wonderful musicians. I love to read fiction and non fiction especially history.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have worked in Vietnam with UNICEF, made films and radio programs for Australia Broadcasting Corperation with communities in India, Greece and Vietnam and provided social work training in many countries.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am very good at helping people o have a good time sharing and learning together. That is my professional work and my private pleasure. I am good at fitting in to new situations and helping to make parties fun.

I am skilled in community work, planning community programs and education and in encouraging young people to reach their potential.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am am a mature person. I like to be a good guest and help when I can. I feel happy to be a guest but I like to contribute and not be lazy or selfish.

I listen well, I have a lot of life experience and if I can offer any advice or support I am really happy to do so.

I get excited about good talk, good food and walking around local streets. I really appreciate hospitality and the friendship and care of my hosts.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Egypt, England, Equatorial Guinea, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Scotland, Serbia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste (East Timor), Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, India, Indonesia