Hey there, my name is Alika. I'm into staying active, art, reading all sorts of things, exploring, and always looking for the next adventure.
I play instruments (guitar, violin, mandolin, etc.) and am currently learning German. I love meeting new people and getting to show friends around town. I'm a recently graduated art student (studied scientific illustration), with a passion for learning about the sciences and the world around us.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Getting to know fellow travelers, share stories, or show someone around my own city are some main reasons for getting involved with Couchsurfing. I love getting to know new people, whether that be by sharing new foods, traditions, or just sharing stories over a beer, it's all a part of respectfully beneficial experience.

Interests

Discovering new music, art, wine and food, scientific illustration.
Above all, learning.

• arts
• illustrations
• dining
• wine
• beer
• reading
• music
• guitar
• violin
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

1940's Jazz, old time Bluegrass, and ambient, to list a few genres I like to listen to.
I am a huge fan of podcasts, with Radiolab being at the top of my list.
I'm all over the place when it comes to movies, but I must admit I'm not a huge buff, so there's a lot to be learned on that front for me.
Reading, however, is a bit of a different story. I'm into a lot of non-fiction work, including ridiculously long accounts of the world's great explorers. Alexanader von Humbolt, Captain Cook, Shackleton and De Long, just to name a few.

Teach, Learn, Share

Music, languages, good times! I love the idea of sharing skills and knowledge; whether it be how to shuck an oyster (a recent addition of my skillset) or learning languages, everyone has something to teach, and learn, vice versa.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Respect, conversation, and hopefully some good times to boot!

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Curaçao, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Venezuela

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States, Venezuela