Hello! My name is Hannah, and I'm a 24 year-old writer and traveler from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the United States. I graduated from university in December 2016, where I got a degree in radio, TV, and film. I did a solo backpacking trip through Europe from March-August 2017 and another from June-August 2018.
I work as the Assistant Manager at a cabaret theater and bar in the Cultural District of Downtown Pittsburgh.

I have used Couchsurfing before when traveling in the Netherlands and various cities throughout the US, but I have never used my own account to do so, since I was traveling with a friend and we used his account. But I am familiar with the process nonetheless, as I did much of the correspondence from his account.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

One of my favorite things about traveling is meeting and connecting with new people. I love having experiences with my new friends that will stay in my memories forever, even if the time we physically spent together was short. I think that couchsurfing is a great way to meet people who are genuine and appreciate the traveling spirit, and who practice kindness and acceptance towards fellow travelers. I love the idea that hosts can show guests their cities, because I know that I'm very proud of my hometown, and showing it to others is always an honor! I also like the reciprocity of couchsurfing; it's a very mutual exchange of culture and worldview.

Interests

Music, film, history, cooking

Music, Movies, and Books

I really like punk music and music from the 1960s and 70s. Some of my favorite bands/artists are the Beatles, the Ramones, the Strokes, Car Seat Headrest, Diane Coffee, PUP, Amy Winehouse, Courtney Barnett, Frank Turner, Ben Folds, and Regina Spektor. I like being involved in my local music scene and going to lots of shows (I'd love to go to a show with you in your city to see some local music!).

Every time I watch a movie, it becomes my new favorite. Some of the ones that have stuck with me are The Diary of a Teenage Girl, Amelie, Forrest Gump, Almost Famous, and Miss Stevens. I have a hard time not liking any movie that I watch. :)

My favorite books are The Catcher in the Rye, Love is a Mix Tape, A Visit From the Goon Squad, the Five People You Meet in Heaven, Slaughterhouse-Five, and lots more. I'm also a HUUUUGE fan of Harry Potter!!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My best friend and I went paragliding over Lake Bled in Slovenia!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I hope to share new experiences, culture, language, and worldview with my hosts. I like for our exchanges to be mutual so that we can both learn from each other and appreciate each other's company. I hope to see you soon :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Macedonia, Montenegro, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Scotland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States