CURRENT MISSION

To be happy, open, to explore new places and meet new people.

ABOUT ME

I am energetic and fun and love a good conversation. I am also outgoing and friendly and love to laugh but I'm thoughtful and attentive to other people's needs as well.

PHILOSOPHY

When in doubt, do it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Couchsurfing is an ingenious way to meet people. It's not about getting a free place to stay but about meeting local people who can give you insider tips on exploring their city. It's far more interesting to stay in a stranger's place and learn what to do from a local rather than stay in a hotel where an imperious concierge will give you generic info you can find online. I like the unknown. Will the host be helpful? Will I have a private bedroom or just a couch? Will my host ignore me or actually take the time to show me around? It's always a surprising experience but the people I've met have always been exceptionally thoughtful. Who needs a sterile hotel room when you can have your own local tour guide and the surprise of a native home?

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I am new, but so far, the people I've met are phenomenal. I love meeting new people and it's always fun to hear travel stories. It is thrilling to see how generous, flexible, trusting and kind people are.

Interests

I like to cook, explore new places, meet new people and go to the movies. I love taking walks and I also like to read. I am addicted to the New Yorker and the NYT and love discussing their articles. I love Alice Munro and Shakespeare, any writing that's a good story, well told and beautifully rendered.

• writing
• photography
• public speaking
• critism
• homeless help mentoring

Music, Movies, and Books

I love small independent films and like writing and reading reviews. I also love celebrity gossip and magazines.
I read a lot of contemporary fiction and news articles and essays.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The most amazing things I've ever done (and this was in the 80's) was live on a Bedouin village in the Sinai and hitchhike from Athens (via Albania) to Milan. I've also gone to Wimbledon, an Oxford ball and I once dated a famous French actor. I also slept inside one of the tombs in Abu Simbel and have explored the temples of Petra. I also trekked through the jungles of Borneo and stayed in a longhouse. Besides that, I've raised 2 wonderful daughters, one of whom received a PhD at Oxford, the other who is a lawyer.

Teach, Learn, Share

I like meeting foreigners and hearing their opinion of the US and learning about their culture, language, home, food and traditions.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook, share great travel stories and walk your dogs if needed. I love to garden and can also help you organize closets and drawers.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Bahamas, Belgium, Cambodia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Laos, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Palestine, Poland, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Israel, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, United States