Hello! My name is Ashley, and I love traveling, watching/making documentaries, hiking, and the occasional Netflix binge. I was raised in Nashville, Tennessee then went to college at Chapman University in Orange, California where I graduated in 2014. I've lived in Los Angeles for the last few years, and I recently moved to New York City.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on Couchsurfing to find hosts and other couchsurfers around the world. I've travelled quite a bit, so the fact that I'm just now joining the Couchsurfing community feels shameful! I hope to meet more locals in the places I travel and to someday host couchsurfers myself (when I have more that a small box apartment in NYC).

Interests

I got the travel bug when I studied abroad in France my sophomore year of college. Before then, I had barely been out of the country. During my semester abroad, I traveled around Europe, and when I graduated from college, I got a job as a videographer for a travel production company. Now I've been to over 20 countries and can't stop!

• documentaries
• traveling
• hiking
• adventure travel

Music, Movies, and Books

Music- generally into indie folk-ish, but I can enjoy anything from rap to electronic to pop...just please no country.
Favorite movies include Almost Famous, The Breakfast Club, Once, Jesus Camp, A Lot Like Love
Books- I'm currently reading Lolly Willowes and am really into it

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Bungee jumping- twice!

What I Can Share with Hosts

My enthusiasm and willingness to learn and share. I also generally bring my camera when I travel, so I can probably share some fun travel photos or take some for the hosts if they would like.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, China, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherlands, Russian Federation, South Africa, Taiwan, Uganda, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States