Spontaneous, excited, happy traveler looking to make friends and have new experiences! I grew up in Washington, DC and I work in public health in the prevention of gender-based violence. I love to try new foods and meet new people, and this seems like a great way to do that!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm working in Asia for the summer and I want to meet locals who can show me the sites and teach me new things about the world.

I am looking for more than just a room to sleep in-- I also want to make a new friend who will spend time with me when it's possible and show me a fun time in their city!

Interests

I'm seriously open to anything. I love meeting new people and experiencing new cultures-- it's why I went into global work!!

• animals
• arts
• culture
• performing arts
• photography
• music festivals
• dancing
• cooking
• drinking
• politics
• reading
• music
• hiking
• backpacking
• history
• psychology
• beaches
• eating
• adventure
• film
• learning new things
• spontaneity

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite movie: Room.
Favorite book: Escape from Camp 14.
Favorite musical artist: Stromae.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I participated in a shamanic healing ritual in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru. I gained deep insight into myself and my life and I cried for 2 days. It was beautiful and sad and informative and completely life-changing.

Teach, Learn, Share

Listen to people. It's a virtue that many people unfortunately forget, but one that is so important. Everybody wants to feel acknowledged and understood, and you can learn a lot about others and about yourself if you talk less and listen more.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A rich sense of humor and adventure, stories from around the world, kindness, and lifelong friendship.

I will always be considerate, clean, and respectful to you, your home, and your culture. I can teach you about American culture and I will bring a gift from the US to my hosts as a token of my gratitude. I am new to CS, but I believe that a great host deserves a great recommendation, so after I leave I will always provide a recommendation to those who have been kind enough to open their doors to me :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Monaco, Nicaragua, Peru, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Cambodia, United States