My boyfriend and I are currently working and traveling in New Zealand for a year. I am originally from California and my boyfriend, Gunnar, is from Berlin. I am an environmental film festival coordinator and Gunnar does international development work.

CURRENT MISSION

Intercultural understanding and experience!

ABOUT ME

I am focused but also goofy and passionate. I try to live as simply and intentionally as possible. I'm passionate about connecting global structures and occurrences with local examples and care about effective social justice education and action. I love to travel and I love to adventure. I am pretty chill and open to new ideas and people.

PHILOSOPHY

Let your life speak.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I love to connect with people who value learning, respect, and adventure.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Traveled using CS in the US a lot. Great fun!

Interests

Although typical on CouchSurfing, I love to travel. Learning about and engaging with folks around the world fulfills me. Additionally, I love to dance. It has been my choice of self expression and overall happiness since middle school. The outdoors replenishes and energizes me. I love to hike, swim, kayak, do yoga and camp! I am always down to adventure and explore.
Spending time with friends is essential and meeting new peoples of all walks of life always is a treat.
I also love plants, cooking, attempting to play harmonica and collaging.

• dancing
• education
• cooking
• yoga
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• kayaking
• camping
• swimming
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Reggae, roots, alt-J, Modest Mouse, SALES, Red Baraat, Slyvan Esso, Gorillaz, Ratatat, Protoje, Atmosphere, Michal Franti, Elephant Revival, Rage Against the Machine

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Living in a Mayan village in the Western Highlands of Guatemala with a host family was one of the most eye-opening, life-changing experiences I've ever had. Living was incredible - difficult, scary, hilarious, and adventurous - overall one of the best things I could have ever done.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Belize, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Poland, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, Guatemala, New Zealand, United States