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.

Warum ich bei Couchsurfing bin

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.

Interessen

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.

Musik, Filme und Bücher

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!

Eine tolle Erfahrung, die ich gemacht habe

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.

Was ich mit Gastgebern teilen kann

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

Länder, die ich besucht habe

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

Länder, in denen ich gelebt habe

Spain