CURRENT MISSION

Learn to slow down and enjoy life more.

ABOUT ME

New transplant to New York City. I was transferred here in February 2019 and live in Astoria with my husband. We try get out every weekend so I've learned a good amount of the city in a short time.

In the past I've lived in Thailand, Korea, England, and Somalia. I've traveled to 46 countries so far and love learning new things from each new country. My favorite part of traveling is understanding a bit more about humanity from each new culture I come across. If you're able to host me or play tour guide when I'm traveling I'd love to know more about WHY your culture does what is does. Tell me about your history and how it still shows in modern culture.

Im working on learning PHP and a few other web languages to start my own travel website, with the features I always wished I could find while I was out backpacking around.

PHILOSOPHY

This is undergoing a major transition at the moment..

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Hosting or playing tour guide in NYC. Tell me what you find interesting or what you want to see in the city and I'll make a route for us to explore.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've met some great people on couchsurfing while I traveled around the world in my youth.

Interests

Photography: I recently purchased a Nikon D3200, great new little DSLR and I'm taking every chance I can to learn it.

Economics: I haven't studied it, but I enjoy discussing the many different theories the world has to offer.

Human Rights: I have very strong opinions about this and my dream career would be to work expanding access to everyone in the world.

Music, Movies, and Books

I like all kinds of music, other than rap.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Working Burmese Refugees in the in Mae La Refugee Camp in Thailand back in 09.
Four constant years of travel continent hopping.
Taking a bus through Somaliland.
Walking the Camino de Santiago.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, Palestine, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Somalia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Somalia, South Korea, Thailand, United States