Hello! I'm Alexa. I enjoy experiencing everything I get the chance to! I usually don't get scared to do things, but I get scared of missing out. I'm high energy but also relaxed, and I organize my life around being able to travel (though that is difficult within US culture), and I’m always trying to expand my horizons with an open mind. I have many interests including, nature, hiking, camping, yoga, fitness, dogs, cooking, baking, reading, travel (obviously), and self improvement. I enjoy doing adrenaline activities when I travel such as bungee jumping or canyoneering, and I live for trying new foods. I love learning about almost anything, especially other people. I’m terrible at dancing and singing but I love both things, and I'm not a big partier at home but I love to experience the nightlife when I'm traveling! I am currently returning to school for occupational therapy to help others be involved in what brings meaning to their lives. I'm really excited for this career because I'm always interested in what makes people 'tick', which is also one of the things I love about traveling! My main goal is to have fun and to learn more about myself and others.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I would like to spend 1-2 months in Argentina during my summer break, and for once in my life I would like to go with no plans! Usually, I have an entire itinerary planned almost a year in advanced. I want to experience local culture, meet people, and see where it takes me. I have been to Buenos Aires twice en route to Antarctica, but I have never taken a trip with no plans. I am always rushing around, so I want to take it slow and soak it in! I thought Buenos Aires would be a wonderful place to do so, as I am trying to learn Spanish, and I know it's a beautiful city that I enjoy being in, and am comfortable with. I want to spend my time with new friends, cooking, doing yoga, reading, studying Spanish formally or informally, walking around, sitting in cafes, meeting more wonderful people, and tagging along on whatever journeys come my way. I likely would not turn down a road trip, and we can either jam out in the car together, sharing music, or I can fall asleep and shut up.

Interests

• dogs
• cooking
• yoga
• meditation
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• adventure travel
• food
• learning new things
• learning
• meeting new people
• learning english

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Made it to Antarctica, after what felt like many attempts! My last continent to go is Australia.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would really love to learn Spanish, am open to teaching English, sharing stories, laughs, customs, cooking, dancing, and general cultural exchange! I am also a certified arborist so I'm pretty good with some plants! If you host me, I would also be happy to help you clean, organize, cook, or take care of pets.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My cheerful spirit and my English! Haha and some assistance cooking, cleaning, taking care of pets, good company. I love to make people laugh and have a lot of energy but I'm also clean, quiet, helpful and respectful. I treat other people and their spaces the way I would expect and appreciate in return. My airbnb reviews speak for themselves haha!

Countries I’ve Visited

Antarctica, Argentina, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Greece, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, Panama, Portugal, Thailand, Turks and Caicos Islands, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States