I teach English as a Second Language at an Elementary school, and my husband is studying Computer Science. We both love using our free summers to travel! He speaks French, and understands Tagalog. I have a little experience with a bunch of languages - Spanish, Lithuanian, French, and Polish.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

When I visit a city, I don't want to just sight-see, but to get to know the people and the culture. I like to make new friends and learn bits of languages. Many people have so generously hosted me all around the world that I look forward to hosting others as soon as I am able!

Interests

Biking, reading, poetry, dancing, food, travel, academics

• culture
• poetry
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• recipes
• reading
• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• teaching
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen mostly to Indie or local bands, but I love to try new sounds. I don't watch many movies, but I like light-hearted books, such as those by Nick Hornby.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I partnered with local organizations to provide 1,000 female students in Kenya with reusable feminine hygiene products.

Teach, Learn, Share

I like to cook and would love to swap recipes. Also, my husband and I have lived in Minneapolis for many years. We love the Twin Cities and can show you bike paths, cultural events, awesome places to eat, hiking trails, and more - We are into free things, so we know how to do Minneapolis on a budget!

What I Can Share with Hosts

As I said, I love to cook and would like to offer you a meal or two. I am an English language teacher, so I can help you practice if you'd like - in exchange, I hope that you will teach me about your language.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Haiti, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Palestine, Poland, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Sweden, Tanzania, Uganda, Ukraine

Countries I’ve Lived In

Lithuania, Poland, United States