I'm friendly, easy going, love travel and new adventures. I recently traveled for 8 months in Australia, Bali, Thailand, Malaysia, Israel, Europe and Costa Rica. Absolutely amazing -- totally inspired by the art and art museums, culture, history, public transportation systems, cafes, and friendliness and helpfulness of the people I met. I grew up in a beach town on the east coast near Atlantic City and have lived in Washington DC, Santa Monica/Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, San Francisco. I have friends of all ages. When I stay at someone's home, I try to contribute and be as considerate and neat as possible, and add something positive to my host's experience.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meeting locals makes such a huge difference-- often the highlight of the trip -- and the couch surfing community seems to enjoy that.

I have hosted guests on AirBnB and stayed at Airbnbs as well, so familiar with the couch surfing type of thing. It can be great fun to show people around, hear about their life, guides what to do in the city, and so forth.

I'm fairly new to couch surfing, so far it's been a great experience. It's also nice to give something back in return for the privilege of lodging. I can be independent or hang out; love sharing any knowledge that is interesting.

Interests

Photography, the arts, movies, being in nature and the beach, fitness, yoga, hiking, writing, architecture, cooking, sustainability (e.g., food, climate, economics), sharing good food and wine and conversation.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Adele, Edie Brickell, Coldplay, Rolling Stones, Buddy Guy
Movies: American Beauty, A Single Man, The King's Speech, Theory of Everything, Woody Allen movies, Birdman, Star Wars, Far from Heaven, Good Will Hunting, Jason Bourne, Slumdog Millionaire, independent artsy films
Books: Atonement, Time Traveler's Wife, The Great Gatsby, Blink, Outliers, The Room, Dive off Clausen's Pier (did a creative writing workshop with the author), Age of Innocence

Can't think of all of them!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked the canyons and floated in the Dead Sea in Israel. Meditation retreat at the famous Wat Suan Mokkh Bhuddist monastery in Thailand while traveling solo.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My experiences and observations about the places I've been. Journaling and travel writing. Cooking.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain