ABOUT ME
I'm fun, free-spirited and fully adventurous. I work as an editor for a nonprofit company in Chicago, and am passionate about entertainment, lifestyle and social activism. I enjoy spending my downtime exploring, going to beaches and frequenting cool rooftop bars. I'm a student of life and try to always learn as many new things as possible.

PHILOSOPHY
Believe. Breathe. Be -- Just take everything one step at a time.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I usually travel by myself and think that Couchsurfing offers a unique opportunity to meet like-minded people in different cities that can either accompany or recommend some of the best things locally.

Interests

Reading, writing, design and graphics, outdoor adventures, beaches, rooftops, nightlife

• writing
• photography
• cocktails
• drinking
• reading
• blogging
• journalism

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

After studying abroad in the Spring of 2015 all my American study abroad mates missed home and wanted to go home. I, on the other hand, didn't quite scratch my travel itch..... so I spent another two months traveling around Europe. It was quite a trip. Most of the places I visited I had friends in so that was a little easy. But, I spent a week in Nice, France -- where I knew no one at all -- and that was honestly the best leg of my solo Euro tour. I ended up in Monaco for a day, skinny-dipped in the Mediterranean and also missed my boat from Essex back to Amsterdam. That said, I live in the moment, day-by-day; and I'm always looking to be in the company of like-minded travelers. It makes for good stories, which is helpful, because I'm a writer (both in a professional capacity, and in my free time).

Countries I’ve Visited

Angola, Belgium, Botswana, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Namibia, Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Namibia, Netherlands, United States