CURRENT MISSION

To experience as many different realms of life in as many different languages as possible and put it into words. I work as a language teacher and a writer to bring more understanding between people of different experiences and perspectives, and to help make the world a better place.

ABOUT ME

I love life, traveling, learning, exploring, meeting new people, reading, writing, fun, and conversation.

PHILOSOPHY

Learn or expereince something new every day

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I started couchsurfing when I began traveling in Africa. I'd love to host when I'm not traveling. It's a great way to meet interesting people.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've had wonderful experiences with couchsurfing. I always meet incredible people who share incredible experiences and stories

Interests

Interesting conversations, exploring, literature

• writing
• literature
• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• teaching
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Mrs. Dalloway
The Snow Leopard
The Great Gatsby
Never Let me GO
The Handmaid's Tale
Slaughterhouse Five
Migel Street

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Working and living in an Azerbaijani village in Georgia between the Armenian and Azerbaijani borders. I've also taught English along the Iranian border in Azerbaijan.

Teach, Learn, Share

I enjoy meeting people who challenge me and force me to think about the world in new ways.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I like to bring hosts something from some country I've lived in and share it with them. This may come in the form of cooking something for them, teaching them a phrase or something about that country, sharing a story, or bringing them a material gift.

Countries I’ve Visited

Georgia, Germany, Mozambique, Namibia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Azerbaijan, Botswana, Georgia, Syrian Arab Republic, Tanzania, United States