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. :)

Por qué estoy en 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.

Intereses

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

Música, películas y libros

enjoy discovering new and local music

Algo increíble que he hecho

Ran with the bulls in Pamplona!

Enseña, aprende, comparte

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!

Qué puedo ofrecer a los anfitriones

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

Países que he visitado

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

Países en los que he vivido

Portugal, Spain, United States