I am quirky, independent, and a passionate traveler and conversationalist. I am a social worker so I am always interested in learning about new cultures and ways of life. I am currently living in Philadelphia, PA, USA.

Always down for good conversation and some laughter.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because it just fits.

Interests

Running, biking, hiking, walking, sightseeing, hanging out with friends, and helping people.

• festivals
• running
• walking
• cycling
• hiking
• social work
• sightseeing

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Siddhartha, Ishmael, The Prophet, In Watermelon Sugar, and basically anything by Herman Hesse.
Music: pretty much anything
Movies: no particular favorites

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The Lantern Festival in Changmai, Thailand
The beginning and end of the Great Wall of China
The old City of Jerusalem
Feeding Hyenas in Harar, Ethiopia
Beginning of the Nile in Jinja, Uganda
Snorkling the Great Barrier Reef in Australia
Nyepi in Bali, Indonesia

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, England, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Guatemala, Haiti, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Laos, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Myanmar, Netherlands, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste (East Timor), Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Indonesia, Slovenia, Uganda, United States