Born and raised in Northern California, I left the states after a stint as an archaeologist and moved to Asia where I have been working as a teacher ever since (sort of). I’ve traveled to over 20 countries (mostly Asian of course) and love to learn new things and meet new people. When I’m not working or traveling I’m cooking, reading, listening to podcasts, or spending time with my friends

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m traveling mostly alone and I’d rather spend time with people who can share what their experience of their home is rather than simply a travelers perspective

Interests

• dancing
• lgbt rights
• cooking
• wine
• mexican food
• podcasts
• anthropology
• history
• horse riding
• whiskey
• foodie
• exploring new places
• whisky
• asia
• getting lost
• walking around
• getting to know new cultures
• getting to know new people

Music, Movies, and Books

I love all kinds of music especially classic rock, new age, jazz, American country, folk, hip hop... the list goes on.
I seldom watch tv but when I do it’s usually documentaries, something sci fi, or a rom com
I love to read and am guilty of rereading the same books over and over, mostly non fiction but I dabble elsewhere

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have swam with whale sharks and gone cliff diving all in the same day with six of my best friends for my birthday

Teach, Learn, Share

As a teacher I love sharing what I know with others and also learning from them. Im an avid cook and English teacher but I’ve also ran hostels, cat sanctuaries, camp sites, and a random assortment of other things

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love cooking, learning about other people, sharing stories and travel advice, and swapping random bits of knowledge

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Cambodia, Canada, China, Costa Rica, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, North Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Cambodia, China, Malaysia, North Korea, United States