Hello! My name is Mandy and traveling is my greatest passion. I'm a multimedia content creator and marketing professional who loves to share the stories of the world. I'm originally from New York and moved to Los Angeles two years ago start a new chapter of life.

I spend every spare moment traveling. New faces and new places are my everything. My passions are outdoor adventure, writing, urban exploration, photography, music, art, fashion, film, and learning new languages. I am very open-minded and have respect for all of humanity, so don't hesitate to reach out to me. I love making new friends from various cultures to exchange perspectives and explore this beautiful world with.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To connect with others, and meet up / stay with locals in different countries. I promise I am a very respectful guest and a pleasure to be around :) Additionally, I love to show others around my home country.

Note: I am NOT on Couchsurfing for hookups. If that is your intention for hosting/meeting me, do not bother reaching out.

Interests

• arts
• writing
• photography
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• journalism
• languages
• urban exploration

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hmm, just one? I'll make a quick list:

- I represented the USA at a global communications conference in Barcelona
- I helped write an ebook on US-Japan relations, and the Japanese government sponsored my trip
- I went rappelling (jumped off a cliff!) in Israel
- I hiked through a flashflood in Maui, Hawaii (terrifying!)
- I found my dream home in Sintra, Portugal. (Pena Palace - a pink castle!)
- I slept under the stars and next to camels in the Negev Desert with the nomadic Bedouin tribe
- I sat next to the pilot on a helicopter ride over waterfalls and volcanoes
- I went snorkeling with turtles, stingrays, and fish in the Virgin Islands
- I explored a several million year old cave in Slovenia
- And most importantly... I've shown the world that yes, young females can travel solo!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Montenegro, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United States, Virgin Islands, U.S.