If you see from my references that they call me "Angela," I recently changed my name to Mattie, but I promise I'm the same person! My partner's name is Jared. Nice to meet you! :)

CURRENT MISSION

To travel whenever we can and experience what makes each city unique and special

ABOUT US

We are an adventurous couple who enjoy seeing a culture through the eyes of locals. Tell us where your favorite hole-in-the-wall restaurant is, what you like to do for fun, and the best kept secrets of your community.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new people, get the insider view on a city, avoid the tourist traps, experience new cultures without going bankrupt

Interests

Good food, cultural traditions, art, hiking, backpacking, camping, anime, animals, nature, new perspectives, learning from others

• arts
• culture
• dancing
• backpacking
• camping
• languages
• historic sites
• food
• nature

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Monty Python and the Holy Grail, everything from Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, Star Wars, Chronicles of Riddick, The Fifth Element, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Old Boy, Amelie

TV: Cowboy Bebop, The Simpsons, Attack on Titan, Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek Next Generation, Hellsing, Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood, Futurama, Death Note, Steven Universe

Books: The Hobbit, Portrait of Dorian Gray, 1984, One Hundred Years of Solitude, Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, Another Fine Myth, The Secret History, Dracula, Berserk manga, Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, Wuthering Heights, Far from the Madding Crowd

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Built a log cabin and a cottage in the Canadian wilderness

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cooking, bring snacks from the United States/Minnesota, practicing English

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Chile, Guatemala, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

Guatemala, United States