I'm a wildlife biology technician who loves to travel all over of the world, meeting new people and experiencing cultures vastly different from my own! I'm an avid hiker and backpacker, musician/music enthusiast (I play violin and am learning guitar), amateur photographer, stargazing aficionado, and a novice Spanish speaker. Most importantly, I’m an adventurer who seeks to find the humanity and beauty (and fun!) in each place I am fortunate enough to visit. I have found something meaningful - a memory, a song, a photo, a recipe, a friendship - from every locale I’ve encountered, and I hope to share the kindness and generosity I’ve experienced with anyone who needs it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've learned through my past experiences that a good time travelling relies not only on where you go, but who you're with. I've discovered so much more about the story of a place (and have had a LOT more fun) when I'm spending time with the people who live there. And as a vagabond broke college graduate with an appetite for travel, Couchsurfing sounds perfect!

Interests

• wildlife
• photography
• concerts
• music festivals
• cooking
• vegetarian
• origami
• guitar
• violin
• hiking
• backpacking
• sailing
• archery
• astronomy
• languages
• volunteering
• ecotourism
• nature
• paleontology
• songwriting

Music, Movies, and Books

This is always a tough topic for me because I'm open to pretty much anything. At the moment, I've been listening to a lot of Brockhampton, Kacey Musgraves, and Dr. Dog, and I'm very much a music geek and open to new sounds, so tell me what you love! Recently, I’ve been reading One Hundred Years of Solitude and just finished The Tao of Pooh, and a few of my favorite movies include Pan’s Labyrinth, Coco, and Momento. I like to read/watch/listen to culturally significant media when I travel to new places!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I’ve backpacked in Alaska, joined colorful parades in Peru, hitchhiked across Ireland, and went on a Kenyan safari.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach basic Spanish, some violin skills, and North American constellations. I'd love help with guitar playing, cooking, and advanced Spanish, and any music recommendations would be greatly appreciated - it’s always a thrill to expand my playlists!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I’ve got quite a few crazy travel stories, and I’m almost always down for a night on the town if you’re interested. If not, I enjoy relaxing nights in as well. If you need music recommendations or want to learn cool animal facts, I’m your surfer!

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Kenya, Netherlands, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ireland, Peru, United States