I'm a young design professional from California. Fascinated with history, art, and architecture and love traveling to big cities. Rio De Janeiro is my next adventure.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To make new friends and get to know foreign cultures a lot better.

Interests

I love to explore urban areas, hiking, staying fit and healthy, and learning the history and culture of new places.

• arts
• culture
• architecture
• design
• traveling
• hiking
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

I love Bossa Nova music (Antonio Carlos Jobim, Roberta Sa, etc) and Spanish Boleros.

My favorite books tend to be books about history, particularly the history of cities.

I love Almodovar movies (Kika, Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have canoed 50 miles into the Canadian wilderness.

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to become fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.

Want to make friends with locals and learn about their city.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my experiences in other cities as well as friendship and fun memories.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States