I'm 27 years old and have been living and working in Chicago for the past several years, at a health policy non-profit organization. Chicago is a wonderful city, but I was feeling a bit antsy and ready for an adventure, so I worked a 2nd job for a year to save up money, put my things in storage, and hit the road. I'm looking for people to meet up with and possibly stay with along the way. More about my adventures can be found on my travel blog at bgewald.tubmlr.com.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting new people and traveling to new places (often on a budget) - so this is a perfect fit!

Interests

-Trying new food - and sometimes attempting to cook it myself
-Learning about different ways of life
-Podcasts (so many of them!)
-Being outside - sitting, hiking, biking, hammocking

• dining
• cooking
• beer
• traveling
• blogging
• podcasts
• cycling
• hiking
• mathematics

Music, Movies, and Books

-Variety of music - folk, bluegrass, oldies, 90s pop
-Not much of a movie buff
-Non-fiction and travel writing (although I hardly ever actually make it to the end)

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to hear people's stories and learn about their work, and to share my stories with others as well. I've also tutored math, Spanish, and English before - so am happy to share some of that knowledge if it happens to be helpful.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'd love to cook dinner for hosts, go out for a beer, or help out with changing those lightbulbs or anything else on the chore list!

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, England, France, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States