Hello! I’m Gretchen, 21, and I’m currently living in the Midwest. I feel the most myself when I’m outdoors- I love snowboarding, running, camping, hiking, climbing, etc- nature just makes me so happy :) I have a huge passion for traveling and I believe the growth you get from experiencing new cultures and meeting new people is priceless. Life is better outside of your comfort zone!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m on CS to meet new people, make new friends, and experience everything the world has to offer!

Interests

• running
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• kayaking
• snowboarding
• adventure
• climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

Currently reading: To Shake the Sleeping Self, The Gratitude Diaries, Digital Minimalism

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went to Juarez, Mexico by myself when I was 16 to help build an orphanage

Countries I’ve Visited

Barbados, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States