For the past two years I have been living in Namibia as a teacher and youth development specialist. Before that I was a chef for a catering company in the states. I have fallen in love with Southern Africa and am looking to continue traveling and working abroad with a At-Risk Youth Development Organization.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have traveled throughout Southern and Eastern Africa and am looking to travel anywhere and everywhere I can. I have heard very good things about Couchsurfing from friends and am very interested in meeting locals and enjoying the culture that the hosts can introduce me to

Interests

Hiking
Sports (all kinds)
Journaling
Reading
Food (cooking and eating)

• culture
• dining
• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• sports
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Music- there is too much to list, but I love all kinds
Movies- Oliver Stone, Wes Anderson, Mel Brooks
Books- Blood River by Tim Butcher; Art of Happiness by the Dalai lama; White Tiger

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I sang in Carnegie Hall in New York City

Teach, Learn, Share

I am looking share the food knowledge that I have learned as cook for 5 years and also to learn as much as I can about the host countries/regions cooking style and techniques.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Knowledge and information about the places I have traveled.
I love to cook for people and have taught cooking for 4 years.
Positive energy and good company.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Namibia, United States