Currently living in Spain as an au pair, working as an English teacher, having as much fun as possible, eager to see new things and meet new people....a walking cliché.

I tend to wander, I like to walk for a long time and take in the city that way. I love the outdoors: hikes, river swimming, countryside bike rides. Love to find myself having a drink(s) outside with good people. I appreciate used bookstores, open-air markets, vintage shops, and synagogues. Will travel for great food.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm a naturally curious person, I want to know your story!

Interests

• dogs
• sketching
• dancing
• cooking
• chocolate
• beer
• politics
• live music
• cycling
• hiking
• swimming
• cultural studies
• history
• parks
• whiskey
• museums
• ethnic food

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:

Pearl Jam, Neil Young, War on Drugs, Nas, Frank Ocean, Fleetwood Mac, Kurt Vile, Sturgill Simpson, No Doubt, the Drums, etc.

Books:

Trying to work my way through all the classics. Jane Austen, Thomas Hardy, etc. I enjoy contemporary fiction as well..big John Irving and Jeffrey Eugenides fan. I've recently fallen in love with Milan Kundera. I love reading the news, blogs, obnoxious think pieces, and keeping up with current events and pop culture. Podcasts are everything.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

climbed Sněžka, CZ's highest peak, twice

got slapped in the face by a stranger on a Prague street, in broad daylight, for no reason (Prague is a lovely city)

moved abroad :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a trained English teacher, and I am happy to help with your English if you would like that. I love to cook and learn about local cuisine...one of my favorite things to do is go to grocery stores and food markets in foreign countries, I find them very interesting. Really, I would love to make you a meal or prepare one with you.

I really like to draw, mostly small doodles and sketches. I tend to leave them around wherever I go.

I love dogs. You can show me a picture of every dog you've ever met, and I'll be happy.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook you a meal, will draw you doodles, and tell you about every This American Life episode.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Poland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Czech Republic, Italy, United States