Recent graduate in international business, Spanish & Portuguese, working as a mountain guide in Santiago de Chile from Oct until Jan at least, and enjoying the journey!

Originally from Tennessee, I grew up working in my family's restaurant since I was 8, cooking and waiting tables. In college I worked various jobs from climbing wall instructor to supply chain at a small sustainable start-up, and my passion lies in sustainability, the outdoors and education. Now in Chile I have the chance to combine all three!

I've studied in Zaragoza Spain, São Paulo Brazil, and Lisbon Portugal over the past 5 years, speak Spanish fluently and Portuguese proficiently. I love cooking, baking, roasting coffee, and discussing politics, art, philosophy. Avid listener and trying to learn all the Chilenismos I can. :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I find travel and cultural immersion deeply energizing and have shaped my life to pursue the growth these experiences give. As I travel I seek out connection, community, and shared learning that a platform like Couchsurfing provides better than any other.

Interests

As an avid climber, backpacker, and biker I believe we should protect the world around us and foster sustainable practices in our everyday lives.

• traveling
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• surfing
• rock climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

enjoy discovering new and local music

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Ran with the bulls in Pamplona!

Teach, Learn, Share

climbing, cooking, english, portuguese, photography, politics

I would love to cook shared meals in your home, since food is best shared !

I'm happy to help out any way I can around your home too, put me to work!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love solo travel would love to swap stories from my time hiking the Camino, hitchhiking in iceland or road tripping through the US.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Chile, England, France, Iceland, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Portugal, Spain, United States