Hi! My name is Ali. I'm a world traveler, a free spirited wanderer, and a lover of funky pants. I've traveled to over 30 countries so far and have no intention of stopping. I'm currently trying to figure out how to turn my love of travel into a career. In the meantime, I'm at home in Chicago doing yoga, making ceramics, and spending as much time as possible with furry creatures. I most recently got back from spending 5 weeks in Costa Rica, backpacking around and doing a workaway.

I absolutely love exploring new cultures and connecting with people from around the world. I also love doing yoga, making ceramics, doing anything outside, collecting shells on the beach, having dinner parties with friends, photography, wellness, working on my personal growth, succulents, and chocolate. I'm happy to share more details about myself and look forward to getting to know you!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love traveling and connecting with people. The travelers I have met abroad and at home have had such a huge impact on my life. I'm also big on traveling on a budget so I'm so excited to give couch surfing a try!

Interests

• animals
• arts
• photography
• music festivals
• environment
• yoga
• traveling
• pottery
• drawing
• scuba diving
• skiing
• swimming
• beaches
• travel
• nature
• ceramics

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Haim, Overcoats, Whitney, Lizzo, Misterwives, Tall Heights (indie, reggae, eletro, house, almost anything!)

I'm more a TV person than movies: Parks and Rec, Game of Thrones, Chicago med/fire/PD, Greys Anatomy, all cooking competition shows

Books: You are a badass, Tattooist of Auschwitz, Lilac Girls, Self Compassion, (historical fiction and "self help" stuff)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Moved to Myanmar to teach English for 4 months and ended up staying in Asia for almost a year!

What I Can Share with Hosts

My travel stories, a kind and welcoming attitude, yoga, my ceramic work.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Belize, Cambodia, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Fiji, Germany, Iceland, Indonesia, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Myanmar, United States, Viet Nam