CURRENT MISSION

Looking to hit every continent and save the world one hug at a time!

ABOUT ME

Opinionated and way too excited about life. I love outdoor activities and concerts, meeting new people, and learning words in new languages! You'll find me on long bike rides, cuddling while camping, in sweaty concerts, or getting lost. In my spare time I like to volunteer and write poetry. I'm pretty clean but I also lived in a house venue for a while, so I don't mind people who are the creative mess type.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet rad people and spread some love to the world. So far I've done 4 US road trips, 1 self supported cycling trip for about a month, a short euro tour, and currently 7 months through a world trip. The number one thing I've learned here is that, there are amazing, gracious, cool people out there who will always be strangers until you open up your heart and world to them.

Interests

@notyourlinda on instagram if you wanna know more about me.

• arts
• poetry
• singing
• concerts
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• boxing
• rock climbing
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

My taste in movies goes from foreign films like 3 Idiots, Valentine, and Persepolis to romantic comedy's, documentaries, independent films, and a few anime. I'm really always up for any movie. Right now I'm really into soul, jazz, and acoustic folk, but also love a good dance beat and punk. Classical will always have a special place in my heart. Love reading, but I don't get to do it as often as I like anymore.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Saw SpaceX land the first orbital rocket in history, represented the US in an international hostel exchange in Paris with IOU Respect.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can speak Shqip because I was born and raised in Albania. My great knowledge of bad jokes always helps break the ice, so I can help someone master the art.

I'd love to learn to surf or rock climb; those two are on top of my list right now. Otherwise, I'm ready to sit around a fire, throw back a beer and talk about the revolution and how the world is falling apart and coming together all at once.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My kindness, some Albanian cooking, cleaning tips, stories, beer, and life lessons.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Netherlands, Slovakia, Spain, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Albania, Morocco, United States