I'm a writer and teacher, trying to see as much of the world as I can.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The world looks better through local eyes than when you stick to the main roads and tourist sites. I'm just trying to see as much as I can, as authentically as I can.

Interests

• writing
• photography
• politics
• history
• adventure travel
• travel
• new cultures

Music, Movies, and Books

Bubblegum pop, nineties country, sappy love songs, biographies, historical fiction, anything set outside America.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I had never been on horseback until April 2017 when I visited Mongolia, stayed with a nomadic family, and went on a three day long horseback tour of a mountain. I think that was a pretty amazing experience :-)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I’m a decent cook and pretty happy to share food and fun or stay out of the way as you prefer.

Countries I’ve Visited

Egypt, Ethiopia, Hong Kong, Japan, Mongolia, Philippines, South Korea, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States