I have a full time job as well as a small business, but I try to travel as much as I can - work hard travel hard 😉 I enjoy budget travels and authentic experiences whenever I can. I love learning language (majored in Russian, and speak Chinese and German!) and experiencing different cultures. I'm usually a homebody, but when I'm out traveling, I spend all day out seeing all the new things. I've had the privilege to live in 4 countries and visit many others, it truly shaped how I view the world and always leave me craving for another trip.

For my business, I photograph weddings and portraits, and whenever I'm traveling. It's a passion and brings me to much joy! It has pushed me out of my comfort zone to achieve big things and learn valuable soft skills.

I like to talk about most things and while I'm definitely an introvert, I think I can hold a conversation pretty well. I'd love to spend some time with new friends and explore a new place with them. I love to try local foods too (who doesn't?) so that's always on my to-do list no matter where I go.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Traveling has been a passion of mine, but more importantly, I want to experience the authenticity wherever I go. When I lived in different countries with host families, I experienced and learned so much more than I ever could if I had just stayed in a hotel or dorm. I believe CS provides a real experience and connects like-minded people. While I currently can't host anyone because I live in a small apartment, when I have my own home, I would love to host people from all over the world.

Interests

• culture
• photography
• aviation
• equestrian
• fencing
• entrepreneurship
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to a wide range of music, just not too into rap or heavy metal. Though I don't watch too many movies or shows, a few of my favorite movies include Interstellar and The Sound of Music!

I really should get back to reading, if you have recommendations I'd love to hear them.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

7 day horse trekking in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan. We stayed camped under milky way, visited nomads in the area, trekked up to alpine lakes etc. It was a wonderful experience!

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm passionate about all of my interests, but especially photography, aviation and languages. Entrepreneurship is also a topic I'm continuously learning about. I'd love to share my knowledge on those and learn about anything you'd like to share with me.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Travel stories - I'd like to think I have some crazy stories to tell, and I'd love to share them! I will also likely have my camera with me, so if you want a mini photoshoot, just let me know. I'm always happy to help with cooking, chores, or anything to make my stay easier for you.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Hong Kong, Kyrgyzstan, United States