I love art, education, history, photography and physical movement.

For a year and a half, I lived in Guatemala where I learned Spanish and worked as a Kindergarten teacher, an English teacher and at an art center that focuses on political action and alternative education. I facilitate conflict resolution workshops that teach transformative power through experiential learning and cooperative games. I hope to learn about different forms of education and peace-building throughout my travels!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love the idea of couchsurfing as a way to get to know the unique people that make up a place. Everyone has their own histories and experiences. My main purpose for travelling is to meet people and understand the links we share across cultures and backgrounds. Couchsurfing allows the opportunity to share time and space, if only for just a little while.

Interests

Exploring by foot, being above the clouds, good conversations, photography, capoeira, healing through movement, street art, drawing/doodling, painting, soccer, hiking, traveling (obviously), learning new languages, singing, storytelling, campfires, playing, rock climbing, teaching, laughing, healthy eating, crafting, woodworking, sunshine, history, education, anthropology, geography, historic memory, live music, chocolate, creative writing, ROAD TRIPS

• arts
• writing
• singing
• street art
• photography
• make up
• dancing
• capoeira
• education
• environment
• chocolate
• traveling
• socializing
• painting
• drawing
• woodworking
• music
• live music
• hiking
• rock climbing
• soccer
• anthropology
• teaching
• geography
• history
• languages
• road trips

Music, Movies, and Books

I love live music (in any language)-- especially cumbia, samba, salsa, capoeira, samba, tropicalia, hip hop, funk, jazz, flamenco, acoustic guitar, alternative beats. Some musicians/groups I really enjoy are Nina Simone, Kevin Johansen, Paulinho Moska, Violeta Parra, Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, The Fugees, Ana Tijoux, Seu Jorge, Marcelo Camelo, Fela, Mercedes Sosa, Ballake Sissoko, Calle 13, Devendra Banhart, Afrocubism-- basically anything that makes you want to dance.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Amelie, The Lives of Others

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

So many!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories, smiles and respect!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Romania, Spain, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Guatemala, Italy, United States