Hello! My name is Chelsea, but feel free to call me Chels. I currently live in Anchorage, Alaska (USA) and I love traveling (we all must if we're on here). I try to spend as much time as possible outdoors, whether that's hiking, biking, running, playing ultimate frisbee, kayaking, paddle boarding, camping, or just hanging out with friends. I got a degree in Environmental Science and currently work as a Researcher for a Tribal Organization. I am very outgoing and love having conversations with people. I am always trying to meet new people and open my horizons. I like reading and writing in my journal in my spare time and am always down to drink coffee! If you have anymore questions, please ask :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on Couchsurfing because I think it is an affordable way to meet people wherever you're going! I know that when I'm traveling I can sometimes find it hard to meet people in the area, especially if I'm traveling alone. I think Hostels can be great but sometimes can be too rowdy and although I love hanging out with people, I'm not always the "stay up super late" kind of person. I think getting to know people in a personal setting is great and I value what everyone knows about their areas. I can have just as much fun cooking dinner with my Couchsurfing buddies as I can roaming the streets looking at sites. I always appreciate a free place to stay, but I think the ability to interact with people from all over the world is what really sold me on Couchsurfing.

Interests

• coffee
• traveling
• fishing
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• ultimate frisbee
• talking
• frisbee
• ultimate
• talking to people
• coffee shops
• frisbee golf

Music, Movies, and Books

I genuinely love all types of music! I took French classes in highschool and although my French is very poor, I loved listening to "popular" songs in France. I also listen to all sorts of American music as well, from Beyoncé to Country, rock n roll and hip hop. I love when people share their music with me because it feels like a great way to know a person plus it feels personal. My favorite movies are The Goonies, Rocky 4, and The Wizard of Oz (all 80's woo hoo!) As for books, I loved To Kill a Mockingbird and In Cold Blood. I really enjoy reading environmental books that discuss current issues (climate change, food shortages, factory farming, evolution). Those are typically the books I'll check out from the library!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Oh boy! Well, I'm still alive and I try and live every day to the fullest. I've done a lot of traveling within the US and I am pretty proud of that. I moved to Alaska all by myself and am crushing it up here. I did conservation work in Brazil and now have a lifelong friend from that!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach people about the environment and how to play ultimate frisbee!

I love learning about people's cultures, their languages, and just their life.

I can share kindness and an abundance of smiles wherever I go.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my super positive attitude and my outgoing personality! I'm always willing to help around the house, cook a meal, or just be a friend. I could also bring you a cool souvenir from Alaska!

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States