Hi, I'm Alena. I am from Washington state (not the capitol) in the US. Because I grew up in the pacific northwest region surrounded by forests and mountains, I have a love for all things outdoorsy like hiking, backpacking, and camping. Climbing is a special passion I have- rock climbing, mountaineering, urban climbing, it's all good.

As much as I enjoy being in nature, I love city adventures. I like exploring , museums, city parks, coffee shops, and FOOD! I'm not a picky eater and love trying new dishes and cuisines.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I graduated from university and moved to the Czech Republic. I teach English in Prague during the week and leave the city to travel and hike on the weekends. I I am looking to go on adventures with new friends :)

I like getting off beaten path and seeing a city from a local's perceptive!

Interests

• birds
• wine
• beer
• coffee
• running
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• trail running
• rock climbing
• hitchhiking
• art museums
• moutaineering
• peanut butter straight from the jar

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite musician is the Irish singer Glen Hansard, props if you know of him.

Favorite book is Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts. Read it!

Current book is My Name is Red by Pamuk.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I watched the sunrise from tallest peak in the continental US, Mt. Whitney.

Teach, Learn, Share

I enjoy sharing travel and adventure stories, the best ones seem to come from when the trip doesn't go quite as planned.

I love to cook and I'd be happy to make a meal for a host. I like learning new things about food from foodies.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I absolutely love to cook and would be more than happy to make a meal for a host:)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Czech Republic, United States