Hi! Im Elena, Im a student and adventurous traveler. Im studying Environmental Sciences at University of California, San Diego, currently working on research in ecological genetics. I love doing anything outside, from hiking, to swimming, surfing or hanging out on beach, as well as enjoying good food. I have lived in Costa Rica for 4 months and traveled through out Central America. I have also been to Europe a few times. I cant wait for upcoming travels to Denmark, Spain, Croatia and Italy! Peace!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

When I travel, I don't want to do the normal tourist things. I want to have experienced a new lifestyle, a new culture, a new place. The best way to find your way around and not be a foreigner is to meet locals. So show me your city!

Interests

Hiking, food, good music, going to the beach, more food, surfing, backpacking, snorkeling, or anything that involves being outside.

• culture
• dining
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• backpacking
• surfing
• snorkeling
• swimming
• genealogy
• beaches

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Kayaked by moonlight with bioluminescent algae in Costa Rica.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My experiences traveling, good attitude and love for adventure and new experiences.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Costa Rica, Denmark, France, Germany, Guatemala, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Sweden, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, United States