Hello Couchsurfing community! I grew up and went to college in Colorado USA but have now been traveling and living in Hokkaido Japan for the past 4 years. I manage a small guesthouse in Hokkaido and am a professional backcountry skiing guide. In college I majored International Affairs, with a minor in Geography and received a certificate in South Asian Languages and Civilizations. I studied Hindi for three years at Uni and have been to India and Nepal for both leisure and work. I consider my self very open minded and friendly. My main intention with traveling is to see the world and to make meaningful friendships with others! And to eat delicious food!

Feel free to check out my Instagram: char.baba

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am excited to meet locals and get a glimpse into authentic local life.

Interests

Hiking, camping, skiing, traveling, reading, EATING, cooking, wandering

• cooking
• running
• reading
• traveling
• guitar
• backpacking
• camping
• eating
• learning
• volcanoes
• backcountry skiing
• spoon carving

Music, Movies, and Books

Reggae, funk, jam bands, bluegrass, jazz

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I summited an 18000 foot peak in Nepal on Christmas Day in 2009

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good stories and good cooking

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Canada, Cayman Islands, France, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Nepal, New Zealand, North Korea, Switzerland, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States