I left the States in March 2014 and have traveled through Indonesia, West Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar and Borneo doing various volunteer work (mostly related to children and guesthouses). I live day by day, usually never making plans until moments before a new adventure. It's scary and challenging, but amazing at the same time. I wouldn't have it any other way!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To CONNECT with beautiful souls across the world.

Interests

Travel. BEing in nature. Hiking. Climbing things. Yoga. Reading. Cooking. Listening to records. Meaningful conversation. Great vegetarian food. Art. Sharing stories. Personal growth. Constant learning.

• arts
• dining
• cooking
• vegetarian
• yoga
• reading
• traveling
• volunteer work
• music
• classical music
• teaching
• volunteering
• beaches

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Some of the most fun I've had was when I slept on a hammock for nearly three months on a gorgeous little unknown island in Thailand (I lived in SE Asia for a year and a half). The island has no electricity and is literally paradise on earth... for people who enjoy more humbling and challenging experiences. :) I grew close with the family whose section of the beach became my home for a short while, and loved sharing laughs and connecting with their generous and kind-hearted souls daily.

Also, after the big earthquake hit Nepal in April, I raised around $1,700 to send to an orphanage near Kathmandu that was completely destroyed by the quake. (See http://www.gofundme.com/EliGoesToNepal)

Teach, Learn, Share

Always teaching. Always learning. Always sharing. I believe every person and experience is placed in my path as my teacher in some way, shape, or form and for a very specific reason... So the ways I teach, learn, and share with others changes daily, from moment to moment.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love sharing stories! And I'm always happy to cook and clean.

Countries I’ve Visited

Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, United States