I'm traveling to Greece this October to volunteer with Refugees. After I’m done, I’ll travel a bit before I return to California.

I quit my job working in Public Health/women’s health in July where I worked hard for 6 years and decided to take a break and travel. I wanted to do a few of the things that I didn’t have time for while I was working (the US doesn’t give very much time off, as most people already know). Volunteering with refugees from the Middle East was one thing that I felt very passionate about, so I did it! Since I was already in Greece, I decided to travel around the country a bit. I will eventually make my way to Paris and then fly home.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It’s such a great way to get to know people from everywhere!

Interests

• yoga
• meditation
• reading books
• going out
• outdoors
• learning
• the beach

Music, Movies, and Books

I just watched “The Lobster” and I’m still not sure how I feel about it.

I love to read, and I’m currently reading “The Sympathizer” by Viet Tranh Nguyen, which I really like. Some of my favorites are The Neapolitan Novels by Elena Ferrante, “Hunger” by Roxanne Gay, “Kindred” by Octavia Butler, “East of Eden” by John Steinbeck. I could go on...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Quitting my job. That was a hard decision and a big leap into the unknown.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to cook, so a home cooked meal. One of the best things about traveling is trying the food that locals love, so a dinner out as well.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Chile, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, Romania, San Marino, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, Switzerland, United States