Hi! I am a mountain girl at heart who is currently teaching elementary school and living in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, previously I lived in Doha, Qatar for four years. I love to travel and embrace new cultures. The world has so much to offer!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new people and gain a local (or semi local) perspective about various areas while traveling.

Interests

Culture, cooking, food, teaching, traveling, music, being outdoors, and embracing new adventures! I'm highly organized but easy going. I enjoy arriving to new places without an expectation and enjoying all that it has to offer!

• culture
• dining
• cooking
• shopping
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• snowboarding
• markets
• hiking in the mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm not picky when it comes to music or movies! Not sure I could pinpoint a favorite. Reading is not a hobby of mine (horrible teacher I know) but when I do read I prefer nonfiction, realistic fiction or biographies/autobiographies.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Summited Mount Kilimanjaro

Trekked mountain gorillas and chimpanzees through the Ugandan forest.

Zip-lining through the forest in Puerto Rico!

Learned how to read and write Arabic

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach:
Simple Arabic phrases/conversational Arabic (modern standard and khaleeji dialect) and the alphabet
How to make homemade noodles
Clarify misconceptions about living in the Middle East

Learn:
Interested in learning about different cultures from around the world! Would like to continue improving my Arabic speaking skills as well!

Share:
A welcoming flat with a positive outlook and perspective about life!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Travel stories and laughter!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Egypt, England, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Oman, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Scotland, Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Qatar, Tanzania, United States