East Coast born and raised--up until a few years ago when I went to Yellowstone to work for the summer and caught the travel bug pretty bad. I dropped out of college, and that December, more or less on a whim, I drove across the country to move to Lake Tahoe, California for a job at a ski resort. Since then, I've worked two more seasons at Yellowstone and traveled all over the western United States. I've work-traded at several organic farms through WWOOF, and last summer I hiked part of the Pacific Crest Trail. Professionally a cook, mentally a writer, and spiritually a bum.

"There was nowhere to go but everywhere, so just keep on rolling under the stars."
-Jack Kerouac

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love traveling but I'm young and broke. Stoked that there's a network to stay with locals all over the world! That's always more authentic than staying in a hotel anyway. I love meeting people and sharing stories, food, and travelers tips! Some day I want to travel all over the world--but for now I'm exploring western America.

Interests

Cooking, reading, writing, sculpture, glassblowing, travelling, The West, the Beat Generation, Americana

• writing
• cooking
• recipes
• reading
• traveling
• guitar

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: mostly folk/alternative like Bon Iver, The Head and the Heart, Milky Chance, Band of Horses, Iron and Wine, etc. But I also like Kid Cudi, Paramore, Taylor Swift and plenty of others.

Movies: Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, Benny and Joon, Pride and Prejudice (the one with Keira Knightley), Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Midnight in Paris, To Rome With Love, Withnail & I

Books: The Fountainhead, On the Road, Of Mice and Men, The Great Gatsby, Travels with Charley, Cannery Row, The Dharma Bums, The Meadow

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I hiked 1000 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail last summer! I hiked the whole of the Southern California section and most of Oregon. It was an incredibly humbling and rewarding experience. The kindness of trail angels and hikers is overwhelming, and Imdont know how I could have made the journey without the amazing support system I had. The trail breaks you down and builds you up, and ultimately makes you a better, stronger person.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to learn how to blow glass and how to play the harmonica and guitar--although really I'm always willing to learn anything!

What I Can Share with Hosts

How to make some of my favorite recipes, my stories from the road so far, and always laughter and good company!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, Ireland, Italy

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, United States