Hey there! I'm Grace and am happy to potentially connect with you! I traveled across Europe with my best friend for a few months and couch surfing became a safety net for us, so I'd like to pay it forward.

A few things:
-My space is pretty small and I don't have a bed to offer sadly. I have a very small love seat couch and a sleeping bag. So while my place is conveniently located and in a great part of Los Angeles, it won't be a 5 star stay. :~)
-I am only accepting requests from women or nonbinary people. I understand the potential frustration guys but as a solo traveling woman, it was impossible for me to find a woman to stay with and I want to create a safe and comfortable space for other traveling womxn.
-I do not mind if you do not want to hang out with me and want to see LA on your own terms. I'm happy to suggest things for you to do or point you in the right direction. I'm pretty busy myself, so don't feel pressure to spend time with me if you stay with me. BUT if you want to hang just let me know in your initial message! I love people and I'm very friendly and hospitable, I want to make your visit to LA as lovely as possibly.
-TBH I'm not much of a "last minute" person. My schedule is ever-changing so I can't be as reliable for last minute requests. Please request at least 5-7 days ahead of time if you're hoping to stay with me. :) <3

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Travel is chaotic; it pushes us outside our comfort zones and makes us discover new things about ourselves. I want to create a safe haven in the midst of the chaos. I want you to be comfortable and feel safe. Strangers allowed me that space when I was bouncing around Europe and I want you to feel this way in LA! Los Angeles can have a nuanced reputation but I promise it's an amazing city and I want people to see that.

Interests

• literature
• photography
• dancing
• desserts
• nightlife
• thrifting
• flowers
• politics
• reading
• music
• karaoke
• art
• food
• nature
• plants
• film
• activism
• vegan food
• gardens
• art museums
• livemusic
• fleamarkets
• hikes
• painting and drawing
• food festivals
• bookstores
• long conversations
• musicaltheatre
• hiit exercise

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lived in an eco-village in southern India for a month, I traveled the United States and Canada for 3 months doing activism, and I quit my day job to travel across Europe for 3 months.

Teach, Learn, Share

Politics, exercise routines, music, vegan recipes, art, your story.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain