Hi! I’m Alisa (pronounced like ‘Lisa’ with an ‘A’ in front; uh-lee-sa). I was born and raised in Carmel, a small town located in “upstate” New York (which is actually only an hour north of the city). I’ve spent the past few years living in NYC and getting a taste of the hustle and bustle. Nowadays I’m spending more time upstate but still work in the city. My degree is in public health, and the work I do is surrounding humanitarian emergency preparedness and response. I also teach yoga on the side and have quite a few years of bartending up my sleeve.

I love nature and the outdoors; I am a bit of a workaholic but love what I do; I practice yoga and meditation regularly; I’m an alcohol enthusiast and vegetarian foodie (deathly allergic to peanuts lol); I have a very go-with-the-flow attitude & optimistic outlook; I will rarely say no to a spontaneous adventure.

IG @alisadimaggio

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To prove to my mom that talking to strangers is actually pretty cool 🙃

Just trying to enjoy life and the world we live in, while meeting amazing people along the way.

Interests

• vegetarian
• yoga
• meditation
• nightlife
• reading
• hiking
• backpacking
• scuba diving
• skiing
• rock climbing
• volunteering
• road trips
• exploring
• mindfulness
• rollerblading
• food and drinks
• global health
• trekking and camping

Music, Movies, and Books

All types of music
Movie: The Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind
Books: Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed & The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck

What I Can Share with Hosts

I’m a yoga instructor so I can give free yoga lessons or face yoga lessons!! I can also help to cook a vegetarian meal :) I love conversation and hearing different perspectives from all walks of life. I’m clean, respectful, and won’t mess with the vibe of your space. Though I enjoy hanging out with my hosts, I will respect what you have going on in your daily life and can do my own thing if you’re busy.

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Austria, Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Finland, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Madagascar, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Peru, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Turkey, Uganda, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States