My name is Emily, I am 28 years old. I recently settled down in Chicago after taking a year off to explore the world. I love traveling and learning about new cultures!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting new people and experiencing cultures that are different from my own - I like that Couchsurfing gives you a real look of the city you're visiting with the chance to meet someone new. I'm in the middle of a move, but after I get settled I plan on hosting as well.

Interests

I’m not a party person, I enjoy nature and the outdoors, long walks, getting lost in small streets, little cafes, and talking about life and experiences. I love music, art, and history/architecture. I love trying new foods (I’m also a sucker for anything chocolate)! I’m currently practicing my Spanish and beginning to learn Russian and Arabic, so any help in those areas would be awesome!

• culture
• photography
• traveling
• hiking
• snorkeling
• beaches
• mountains
• food
• nature
• beach
• cultures
• people
• ocean
• new friends
• nature walks
• nature lover
• new friendships
• mountain hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Anything Netflix, documentaries, action, and comedies. Just not the scary movies.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I quit my job in order to travel and experience new places. The unknowns were scary at first, but definitely worth it!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to talk about people and places, I can share some of my favorite recipes, teach about painting/photography/design, talk about traveling tips, and share stories from places around the world.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Gibraltar, Greece, Honduras, Indonesia, Lebanon, Macedonia, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States