Gracie-lou's Traveler Profile

About Gracie-lou

Profession

Translator and EFL teacher

Favourite music

A bit of everything really - I have an eclectic taste!

Birthplace

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Favourite movie

"Volver". I'm a fan of Almodóvar's movies and this is definitely my favourite!

Languages

English, French, Spanish and a little Swahili

Favourite quote

I have two! "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page", and of course my mother's favourite "Life is too short to drink bad wine" (a philosophy I rigorously live by!)

Interests and hobbies

Reading, socialising, translating, travelling, motorbikes, hill walking, language learning.

One thing I want to do before I die

Backpack from Morocco to South Africa.

Favourite book

Current favourite is "Blood River - A Journey to Africa's Broken Heart" by Tim Butcher.

My friends describe me as

Scatty but loveable!

The most amazing moment in my life so far

The month I spent in Kenya caring for HIV+ kids in an orphanage.Without a doubt the most amazing,fulfilling and unforgettable experience of my life.