I am a 23 year-old recent graduate from Ryerson University travelling the world on a budget! I am a visual artist, writer, and musician, and I am hoping to find inspiration abroad through new experiences and collaboration.

I grew up in Ottawa but have spent the last five years in Toronto studying and working. Before quitting my job to travel indefinitely, I worked at a Canadian music magazine during the day and at a craft brewery called Bar Hop by night. That said, I love all varieties of music, (almost) all varieties of beer, and any combination of the two!

I have an extreme passion for baked goods; both in their consumption and creation. I am an avid runner and am always looking for new locations to practice yoga. I love design, both digital and otherwise, and am building up my portfolio with the hopes of landing a tattoo apprentiship once settle down in Australia in March.

Interests

As a traveller, I am obviously extremely interested in people and culture, and have found a soft spot for history and current affairs in the Middle East. I read pretty much anything I can get my hands on about this part of the world, and would be happy with any recommendations.

• animals
• writing
• poetry
• singing
• performing arts
• design
• graphic design
• cooking
• baking
• yoga
• running
• music
• live music
• guitar
• hiking
• philosophy
• psychology
• cuisine
• illustration
• middle east
• local cuisine

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Bon Iver, Jamie XX, Tame Impala, Half Moon Run, Alabama Shakes, Car Seat Headrest, Chvrches, alt-J, Arcade Fire, Sufjan Stevens, Grizzly Bear, Beach House, Caribou, Childish Gambino, Courtney Barnett, Animal Collective, The National, Fleet Foxes, Foals, Grimes, Hundred Waters, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, M83, PUP, Snowday, Todd Terje, etc etc etc etc

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once ate an entire bag of gold fish in 10 minutes.

I've also built my own website recently, www.bookofaria.com, which I use to showcase some of my art and writing.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to sit and silently work with others; drawing, writing, anything creative. I love singing with anyone willing to jam. Though I'm not certified in teaching yoga, I am happy to have the impromptu session with anyone who is up for it. As previously mentioned, I LOVE to bake, and while baking is my forté, I can also cook a mean _____ (aka I am not afraid to experiment in the kitchen). Let's grab a bottle of good red wine and go, I say.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am happy to bake you anything your heart desires and/or go for a run or hike together (contradictory, I know). I love knowledge more than anything and would be grateful to have a conversation with you about anything from the eating habits of your next door neighbour's cat to the inner workings of the universe.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cambodia, Cuba, England, France, Greece, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Laos, New Zealand, Scotland, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam, Wales