Hey! My name is Annarose and I come from the Pacific Northwest, USA. I love all things outdoors: hiking, camping, canoeing, rock climbing, etc. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, dancing, reading and meeting new people. I also love to make music (guitar, piano, and singing). In 2019, I graduated with a triple major in International Studies, Spanish, and Latin American Studies (can you see why I like to travel?). I am now doing my dream job, working for a non-profit art studio in northern Mexico that offers free classes to the local community. On a good day, I go on a walk to a local park, grab tacos with friends (YUM!), and read at one of the many amazing local coffee shops.

I believe making friends is one of the best parts of traveling and I try to do it everywhere I go. I’ve traveled to 23 different countries on four different continents, all in the past four years. One of my most memorable experiences was backpacking South America after a semester abroad in Colombia. I met so many unique and kind people, and tried out Couchsurfing for the first time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The reason I love couchsurfing is that I’m not a fan of touristy travel, where you spend all day in museums/tours in the most polished part of the city. As I backpacked through South America, I learned that I definitely prefer to experience daily life the way locals do -- hanging out in the same spaces, discovering the less popular but way more delicious food, and seeing the city through their lenses. It's also such a neat opportunity to both impact each other; you learn from every person who crosses your path, no matter how short your time together. So here’s to travel and new friends! I hope to meet you soon.

Interests

• writing
• dancing
• music
• backpacking
• adventure travel
• travel
• nature
• friendship
• outdoors
• family
• spanish
• faith
• community service

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: The Lumineers, Ed Sheeran, Young the Giant, Birdy, The Head and the Heart, Hillsong, Will Reagan, John Mayer, Lauren Daigle, Gregory Alan Isakov

Books: To Kill a Mockingbird, Same Kind of Different as Me, The Nightingale, Blue Like Jazz, Love Does, 7

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I was 14-years-old, I was challenged to feed 500 families in need in my community for Thanksgiving. At first, I didn’t think it was even possible, but through excellent mentorship and an incredible community that rallied together, we ended up feeding 630 families.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a native English speaker and currently volunteer teaching it, so I'm happy to help a new friend practice. I also play a couple instruments and am always down for a jam sesh. I’d love to learn new things such as language, yoga, how to make local recipes, or card games. In college, I majored in International Studies because I wanted to better understand our diverse world. I am fascinated to learn about the history, language, politics, and culture of every place I visit... so if you have stuff to share, I'm all ears! I love to get outside, walk around, and check out my host's favorite places.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to cook and am happy to share food/learn new recipes! I’m a very tidy person and can help out around the house. I’m also great with kids, having five younger siblings and a summer camp counseling under my belt. I’m always down for an evening music session and can share stories, experiences, and lessons I’ve learned throughout my travels.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Sweden, Switzerland, Togo, United States, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Colombia, Mexico, United States