My background is in food science and I have a passion for flavor chemistry and sensory science. I'm a huge foodie and a big goal in my traveling is to try new foods. If I haven't heard of it before and somebody says it's good, I definitely want to try it!

I'm decent at small talk but I really like to just dive right in. If someone will let me, I love love love to ask them a bunch of deep questions until I feel like I've devoured the depths of their soul. I'm a pretty open/willing to be vulnerable person and I really value when someone is able to be on that level with me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I really like connecting with people that live life in a different way than me. I cherish that reminder that there's so many beautiful ways to be in the world.

Interests

Food, exploring, cooking, crafting, running, dancing...

• arts
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• baking
• running
• partying
• drinking
• hiking
• chemistry
• science
• food

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Anything by Miyasaki--Totoro, Castle in the Sky, Naussica and the Valley of the Wind, Spirited Away, etc.

Music: anything that I hear and am amazed by! If you like it, there's a good chance that I might.

Books: Slaughterhouse 5, The Giver, Stargirl, Farenheight 451, The Stranger, Inkheart, The World to Come

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I did the 4 day Inca Trail hike to Macchu Picchu! One of the most physically challenging things I've ever done haha but it was totally worth it.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love love love talking about food and flavor chemistry and cooking for people. I'm all about drinking wine and having art nights with friends.
Mostly there is so much I look forward to learning from people. I want to learn about other cultures...and have a wider knowledge of the human experience.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook and listen to your stories!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Spain, United States, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States