I have been a couchsurfer since 2004, however, it was a joint account.

I hosted while living in China and El Salvador. Then, I moved back to the USA and hosted for a year. There have been so many wonderful connections made through couchsurfing.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Cultural connections and exchange. All the most meaningful times I've spent in cities around the world have been while couchsurfing and/or connecting with people.

Interests

Hula-hooping, samba, pagode, volleyball, swimming, kayaking, working with children, learning languages.

• breakfast
• kayaking
• volleyball
• swimming
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Pagode music from Brazil,
Julieta Venegas,
Karaoke music in 3 languages...
Don't Be Nice, Be Real (book)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've seen the Great Wall of China (the beginning and the end) and taken a 31 hour train ride without a seat assignment to return from the far reaches of that wall.

Teach, Learn, Share

I will be taking my hula-hoop on my trip this summer and love teaching all or really just helping folks feel the rhythm.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have made breakfast for hosts a few times and loved doing it.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Liechtenstein, Macao, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Portugal, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, El Salvador, Nicaragua, United States