I am an adventurer and seek out new experiences, celebrating firsts whenever possible. I love connecting deeply with people, forming beautiful friendships wherever I go. I think having friends across the world super special, and I love reunions!

I graduated from grad school last June and am taking the year off to travel and explore the world. I am teaching, volunteering, and learning throughout my journey. I am also working on publishing my dissertation and developing the curriculum for my new business, devoted to offering truly comprehensive and progressive sex education for teenagers. I also teach a range of sex and intimacy workshops for adults, you can find out more about what I do on my website - www.ackfogarty.com

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm traveling the world for a year and I love to meet locals wherever I go. Without a doubt, it is the best way to get to know the culture and it is much more fun to do non-touristy things!

Interests

I really enjoy being in nature. I'm a big fan of acroyoga, yoga, volleyball, camping, and hiking. And I've just started doing capoeira, which is awesome! I can be pretty competitive and have been known to geek out playing many different kinds of card and board games. I love dancing, going to concerts, and music festivals. I've been to Burning Man 7 times and will definitely be going again this year!

• culture
• concerts
• music festivals
• festivals
• dancing
• capoeira
• education
• yoga
• board games
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• camping
• adventure races
• volleyball
• business
• teaching
• sociology
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Funk feeds my soul! I'm also a big fan soul, blues, folk, classic and southern rock, jungle, techno, and breakbeats.

I love to read! My favorite genres are fantasy and scifi but I also read a lot of nonfiction.

I don't like scary movies, really sad ones, or corny rom-coms. I'm open to pretty much anything else.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I did something called the Gibbon Experience in Laos where we trekked into the jungle and stayed in two story tall massive treehouses in the middle of the forest that were only accessible via zipline. We got to zipline and trek throughout the forest for several days. Truly an unforgettable experience!

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a sociologist, sexuality educator, and LGBT activist committed to community-building to promote empathy and acceptance across a spectrum of gender expressions and human experiences. I offer individual and couples coaching as well as a wide variety of workshops to help folks of all genders feel empowered to explore their sexuality and communicate their desires. I am a champion of overcoming shame through courageous vulnerability and deep intimacy.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Laughs, adventure, and deep conversations - I'm a high quality memory maker :) I'm clean, considerate, and will infuse your home with lots of love!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Aruba, Austria, Bahamas, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Laos, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, Scotland, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Viet Nam, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Indonesia, United States