Hello all :)

I'm originally from California but have been living in Hawai'i while going to school for the past 3 years. It's an incredibly beautiful place and I feel very lucky to live there! When I'm not studying or working, I spend my days hiking, free diving, hanging at the beach, reading, gardening or working on some art project. In 2020 I started traveling alone and landed in Brazil right when the Coronavirus began, so back home I went. Nonetheless I had already fallen in love with the beauty and culture of Brazil and went back later that year, which is when I ended up living there for the following 6 months.

Hence why also love couch surfing! Some friends introduced me to this platform recently and we spent some beautiful days in the Italian Alps with great sadness upon leaving our wonderful host, in Verona as well and Florence too. I greatly enjoy connecting with people of the country that I am visiting, it's one of my favorite parts about traveling. And I am so thankful to CS for this!

I'm up for most things whether it be hiking for 7 hrs, just walking around town exchanging stories, hearing about the history, culture and seeing the art of each place, or catching some live music!

I travel light just with a backpack and small bag, and will be totally comfortable on the sofa :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet friends around the globe, share stories & enjoy learning about other people and places😌

Interests

• running
• reading
• painting
• hiking
• soccer
• swimming
• psychology
• sociology
• film photography
• herbal medicine
• botany
• jewlry

Music, Movies, and Books

My Octopus Teacher, The Four Agreements, Women Who Run With the Wolves, Mans Search for Meaning, Power of Now

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked up Pedra da Gavea - the largest coastal monolith in the world, with mediocre flashlights and great company to see the sunrise over Rio de Janeiro!

What I Can Share with Hosts

An optimistic attitude (even when exhausted after long day of traveling), laughter, delicious home cooked meal and the shared traveler spirit!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Croatia, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Mexico, Montenegro, Portugal, Turkey, United States Minor Outlying Islands, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, United States, United States Minor Outlying Islands