Hello!
My name is Allison, and I am from California. I have an adventurous and depth-seeking spirit, and love to connect with others honestly and with good humor. I am interested in sustainable and self-sufficient living, meditation, philosophy, life paths, vegetarian/vegan cooking, creating things with my own hands, writing, living deeply and meaningfully and having fun while I'm at it :-)

I am currently travelling around Europe and the plan is it end it with walking the Camino in Portugal. This is my nomadic year, of just going where life takes me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think life is more interesting and meaningful when shared. I want to hear people's stories, form spontaneous connections, and see all the many ways to do life. I feel that people who want to host couchsurfers are likely to be curious humans who just want to have some good conversation and share the human experience.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: old stuff, folk, Paul Simon, Tracy Chapman, Beautiful Chorus
Movies: Frances Ha, Harold and Maude, Chungking Express
Books: Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto, The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran, Notes to Myself by Hugh Prather

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I farmed and lived in Japan's countryside for a year, connecting with the Earth and people from around the world.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to cook, and can cook for you from my heart. I can also give good haircuts.

Countries I’ve Visited

Singapore, Taiwan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States