I have been traveling, volunteering and working abroad since May 2007.

My trip began with backpacking through Thailand and Laos. While in Thailand I visited an elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai. I loved it so much I decided to stay and volunteer as a tour guide for 3 months. The sanctuary rescues elephants treated horribly in the tourism industry and gives them a safe a comfortable life.

After Thailand I went to Vietnam September 2017 to volunteer teach English to low income students. I only planned on staying for one month but fell in love with teaching and the country.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am looking to travel as meet new people. While traveling I enjoy befriending the locals so I can take in as much of their culture as possible. I love to make new friends as well :)

Interests

• hiking
• kayaking
• camping
• swimming
• adventure

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Cuehlo

Countries I’ve Visited

Dominican Republic, Ireland, Israel, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Thailand, United States, Viet Nam