Hellohello - I'm Issy, from Ireland, and currently adventuring this lovely planet.
I'd love to meet as many people and get a taste for as many cultures as possible along my way. Hopefully you can help me on my journey..

5 facts about me:
1. I love food - cooking, baking, learning about nutrition and food science.. I find it all fascinating and am probably thinking of something food related 95% of the time.
2. My first proper job, and my favourite, was working for The Happy Pear at their food tent at festivals and as a barista in their cafe. Some of my happiest memories are from my time working there and that happiness is one I now aspire to find in everything I do.
3. I'm always open to new things - I will try pretty much anything at least once.
4. When I was little I watched the movie Chocolat and fell in love with the idea of creating something that makes people feel special.
5. Very sterotypically, I LOVE potatoes - sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, roasties - love. (can't even get through 5 points without going back to thinking about food)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'd like the opportunity to meet locals and find hidden gems in the cities I visit. I'm travelling on a budget, so Couchsurfing opens up the doors to visit new places, meet new people and have special experiences that otherwise might not be possible.

Interests

• singing
• music festivals
• education
• womens rights
• cooking
• baking
• raw food
• vegetarian
• vegan
• minimalism
• music
• live music
• camping
• sailing
• solo travel
• ecotourism
• mountains
• travelling
• nature
• forests
• spirituality
• sustainability
• holistic health
• health
• ocean
• healthy food
• healthy eating
• crystals
• equality
• ayahuasca
• empowerment
• sustainable fashion
• tea ceremony
• specialty coffee
• cacao

Music, Movies, and Books

I love music and one of my favourite things is when people share their taste of music with me, showing me their favourite album or band. It's one of the best ways to connect with people. I've been taking a lot of long bus rides recently so at the moment, my go to music is James Vincent McMorrow and The Kooks. I love The Strokes and anything that makes me want to dance.

I LOVE watching anything with Louis Theroux or Derren Brown.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I dropped out of college to pursue what truly makes me happy and I have never looked back - it was the best decision I ever made and has brought me so many amazing experiences.

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to share experiences and create memories. I think that's when we learn the most about others and ourselves.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good times, good vibes, good conversations and good food.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Denmark, France, India, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ireland, Thailand