Hello! My name is Hilary, yes just like the one you’re all thinking of...

I am Cali born, but Florida grown and damn proud of it! I am a traveler and recently came back to the states from backpacking in Australia where I tried Couchsurfing for the first time. It was truly an incredible and life changing experience.

I teach English as a profession, but I’m always trying to learn new skills and grow. I’ve recently begun wire wrapping and have been making my own crystal jewelry.

My next travel dream is to buy a conversion van and become Chris Farley... and live in a van down by the river! Maybe you will come and join me wherever I am one day!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to meet new people and I want to experience all the local flavors. I want more than a surface level tourist experience, so I think couchsurfing is a terrific opportunity to explore a new place more personally.

Interests

I am very adventurous, but also laid-back. I enjoy scuba diving, hiking, bike riding, yoga, walking and running. Reading a book and going to the beach or a park is my idea of a fun-filled day. Dancing is my all time favorite activity, and all I need is the music playing in my head. I like to meditate and wire wrap as a way to relax. I love art, but I also love science. I really enjoy viewing and learning about nature. Those are my primary objectives while traveling.

Music, Movies, and Books

I have a wide range of musical tastes. I especially enjoy disco, classic rock and 80's pop. I will boogie to rnb and hip-hop as well as electronic music. Chilling with reggae or twirling to salsa is also fun for me.

My favorite type of film is comedy. I also enjoy sci-fi quite a bit. I am a scaredy-cat, so I don't enjoy horror films.

I love to read and have been delving into much Russian literature lately. Can't deny that Harry Potter is one of my all time favorite series. I enjoy non-fiction as well, particularly those related to astrophysics or Taoism.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

An overnight diving trip out on the Great Barrier Reef and we saw humpback whales on the way!

Teach, Learn, Share

I could teach basic Russian and Mandarin Chinese as well as any level of English.

I want to learn any and all languages, or how to cook or bake something special and delicious.

If you can ride a unicycle, I would really love to learn how to do that.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share interesting stories about my travels.

I'm pretty good at making tasty vegetarian and vegan meals.

If my host wants to spend time together, I can also share my unique company.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bahamas, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Kenya, Mexico, Russian Federation, Taiwan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, China, Russian Federation, United States