Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing hosts were so kind to me when I traveled around Mexico 9 years ago: they invited me into their homes, took me out dancing and eating and to strange and magical parties, inspiring me to connect with strangers like I hadn't before (mostly outside of CS, because when I got back to the US I rarely checked my account) ...

I re-activated my account a couple years ago because I had been feeling like working full-time over the past several years was not gonna cut it for the rest of my life. Getting back on CS reminded me almost instantly of the numerous ways that people make it work.... In short, this website is both an incredibly practical resource and an inspiration!

Interests

Learning about the history, ecology and culture of wherever I am, talking to interesting people, doing fun stuff that doesn't cost a lot of money, being outside - hiking, camping, kayaking, biking around

• books
• cooking
• sustainable agriculture
• labor rights
• educational philosophies

Teach, Learn, Share

I love teaching!

Maybe you want to improve your Spanish or English, or learn how to write an incredibly formal and professional email? Or you want to make cookies from scratch without a recipe?

What I Can Share with Hosts

Quality conversation, dog walking, a deluxe salad
Spanish, English or Spanglish lessons
I like to cook and bake and I always feel obligated to clean any space I stay in (dishes, tidying up, whatever).

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, Cuba, France, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Mexico, United States