Hello all! My name is Chelsea. I am an American from Chicago IL living in Provence, France. I am hoping to travel frequently while in Europe, while finding warm and safe places to stay. I may be traveling alone or with my friends/boyfriend - I will let you know!

All i need is a place to stay, but of course I welcome good conversation and advice for my travels through the area.

Thank you in advance!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

When I was in college, my roommates and I hosted quite a few people from all over the world! We had a great opportunity to meet people from all different cultures and backgrounds. I cannot host people at this time, but I hope to do so again in the future, since the people I had met in the past have been so amazing!

Interests

• animals
• wildlife
• exercise
• reading
• painting
• guitar
• hiking
• kayaking
• history
• science
• travel
• birdwatching
• swing dance
• rockclimbing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: The Smiths, Billy Joel, The Beatles, The National, The Lumineers, Oldies music

I don't listen to a lot of music, so I tend to stick with older stuff. But its a great way to calm down after a long day!

Books: Watership Down, Animal Farm, Flowers for Algernon, A Song of Ice and Fire Series, Lord of the Flies

I love reading! Right now I have to slow down on my reading because I am trying to learn French, but reading is a passion of mine!

Movies: Donnie Darko, The Talented Mr Ripley, Remember the Titans, The Prestige

I am not too big on movies as of late. I prefer listening to Podcasts, reading, or watching kids' shows in French for practice.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I dissected a human head once!

Teach, Learn, Share

If anyone wants to practice their English, I'm happy to help! I'm practicing my French. Otherwise I'm happy to share cultures and just chat or explore!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would love to share my passion for meeting new people, exploring new things, and loving life!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Italy, Monaco, Netherlands, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States