My name is Abby (short for Abigail) and I am a writer from Chicago. I graduated from university in 2017 with a degree in journalism.

I love reading, learning, cooking, hiking, and exploring cities. I am especially interested in religion and Middle Eastern cultures and history.

Fun facts: I have never eaten meat or fish in my entire life. I have a bearded dragon named Mordechai (I left him at home, but I have lots of pictures) And I’ve met Michael J Fox!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am traveling through the Middle East this fall and I love learning about a country through the eyes of someone who grew up there.

Interests

• writing
• books
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• backpacking
• kayaking
• biking
• cities
• language learning
• vegan food
• middle east
• teaching english
• cooking and baking

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: The National, the Shins, Leonard Cohen

Authors: Kurt Vonnegut, Sayed Kashua, Mahmoud Darwish

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I spent four months studying abroad on a cruise ship.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can help you practice English and teach you how to cook vegan food. I can also write a poem or short story for you!

I am open to learning anything and everything about your life and country.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can host you when you come to the states! I also have American candy to share.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Morocco, Palestine, Peru, Senegal, Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States