Hello!

I’m 27, was born in Florida, USA, and have lived throughout the state at various points in life. I called Utah home for awhile, and also claimed the entire West coast when I lived out of my backpack there.

I’m currently living in Australia, about 2.5 hours away from Melbourne. I met my partner, DyIan, on my first day in the country, which is an excellent story, best told over a beer 😉

I work in outdoor education; which means I take school groups out on hiking/climbing/rafting/canoeing/etc trips and try to teach them things like leadership, perseverance, resilience, and teamwork. It’s pretty fun, especially teaching 15 year old girls how to poop in holes or supervising 9 year olds chopping up veg, hoping they don’t chop their fingers off.

I love hiking, especially long distance hiking. I’ve walked in many countries, in many terrains.

As a surfer, I’m super tidy, respectful, and open minded. My ideal match would be the same.

I haven’t hosted yet but am very keen! I currently live in an incredible mud brick house tucked away in the bush. It’s a cozy, simple home. I live with my partner and 2 other roomies. It’s small space but can fit a person or two on some pads in the living room. If you’re comfortable with pretty basic “amenities” but are a fan of homey spaces, we may be a good match for you.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Traveling is as much exploring new places as it is getting to know the people who call them home.

Interests

• beer
• coffee
• traveling
• hiking
• rock climbing
• vegetarian cooking

Music, Movies, and Books

I like most music but at the moment my favorite bands are the Avett Brothers, the Staves, Kuinka, and Alabama Shakes

Books:
House of the Spirits, Isabel Allende
The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho
And always down for a HP reread 🤷🏼‍♀️

Favorite movies:
The Birdcage,
The Breakfast Club,
Captain Fantastic
The Holiday

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived on a trail through my backpack for 5 months, whilst hiking from Mexico to Canada via the pacific crest trail

What I Can Share with Hosts

The practical things I can share: Cooked vegetarian meals, cleaning up, and can teach many outdoor pursuits

The less practical: Laughs, hugs, and exchange of cultural slang words
Can also facilitate discussions that will elicit out your dreams/fears/loves/and passions... if you’re into that kinda thing.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Andorra, Australia, Canada, Croatia, El Salvador, France, Hungary, Montenegro, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Tanzania

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, United States