When I was a child my dad went to faraway places for work as an oceanographer. He would come back with small souvenirs or candy/food and lots of stories. I've loved travel since then. His stories birthed a love of culture and admiration for people and our differences that stays with me today.

After living in the US and seeing most of the states, I spent a couple of years in Bali, Indonesia. Now I have a compulsion to travel, experience new things, and meet cool people. I'm stoked for what will open up before me and I'm excited to share my adventures with anyone who will host me. Cheers!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The best part of traveling is getting immersed in the culture and the best way to experience that is through the people who live there. Looking forward to staying with local people where I can ask questions and share language and culture and be helpful.

Interests

• culture
• exercise
• scuba diving
• travel
• trekking
• spirituality
• personal development
• waterfalls
• local history
• ayahuasca
• networking
• pole dancing
• working online

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to a lot of podcasts (true crime and comedy) and books (personal/spiritual development). I don't watch much of anything but my all-time favorite TV show is The Office.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I raised 2 foster (government) kids for two years. I saw them transform in amazing ways. It was the most challenging and MOST REWARDING experience of my entire life.

Teach, Learn, Share

Cultural exchange! Wooo hooo!

I hope hosts can help me get acquainted with the area and we can do fun things together or on my own. I LOVE seeing a location through the eyes of a local person.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I hold a TEFL certification and have 15 years (off and on) teaching English as a second language to adults and children in person and online. I have instructed language lessons in classrooms, small groups, and individually. I am happy to help people practice their English and I'm very familiar with common mistakes and will provide ways to improve.
I'm happy to practice English and share stories and help cook meals. Open host's ideas, too!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Indonesia, Jamaica, Japan, Laos, Mexico, Nepal, New Zealand, Philippines, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Indonesia, United States