Hello! I am an avid traveler and former Peace Corps Volunteer currently living in Madrid, Spain, (originally from the United States), on hiatus from my previous career. :) I love meeting new people, exploring, laughing over some good beer, petting people's dogs, checking out live music, hiking and magical city centers.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am seeking affordable ways to travel and see new places during my free time and before I being my graduate studies in the fall. I would love to find places to stay or people to meet up with, who are interesting, friendly and who are similarly passionate about learning and exploring cultures and the world.

Interests

• dogs
• cooking
• live music
• hiking
• food
• laughing
• social justice
• film
• journaling
• marine life
• craftbeer
• health and fitness
• books,

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Books:
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
The Alchemist
Americanah,
The Glass House
White Teeth

Current Favorite Music (I truly love most music, it really depends on my mood and whatever nostalgia is attached to it):
Otis Redding
Orlando Dees
María José
Twin Shadow
Amber Mark
Kendrick Lamar
Alessia Cara
Sweet Barrio
Maná
The Shins
Spoon
Kehlani
Cults
Nina Simone
Bachata
Reggaeton

Current Fave Movies:
Chef, because it has the most gorgeous food scenes, ever.
Before Sunrise/Sunset/Midnight series
Fight Club
Roma

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Slept in hammocks under the stars all over South America (#scoliosis).

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm passionate about social/racial justice and have worked in public health in various settings abroad. I can teach you words in Spanish, swear words in Urdu, and how to build the perfect pizza. I love to cook, so would love to learn how to make a new dish. I'd similarly love to learn something in a new language and get some film, book or music suggestions from you!

What I Can Share with Hosts

My energy, good conversation, a thank you beer/coffee/smoothie and laughs. :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Guatemala, Indonesia, Italy, Monaco, Peru, Portugal, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, Guatemala, Peru, Spain, United States, Zambia