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Overview

  • 124 references 113 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Japanese; learning Spanish
  • 48, Female
  • Member since 2014
  • Travel Writer
  • MA
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

We are a family of 4.
I'm a travel writer and my husband is a landscape photographer.
A six-year-old boy and a four-year-old girl are our company.

I believe travel is the best education for kids and CS is a great opportunity to learn about the world.
That's why we are hosting travelers from all over the world.
We are really happy to host people who want to tell their stories and share cultures, food, and languages with us.
Our kids are very friendly and happy to play and chat with travelers.

We live in an interesting loft in DTLA.
Our place is just 5 minutes away from Union Station in Downtown LA by bus.
Bus stop is in front of our building.
You can also walk to 7-Eleven, some fast food restaurants and bars.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I started CS in 2013. My first experience with CS was in Zaragoza, Spain. I met a very wonderful host!
Then I started hosting people from all over the world.

CS is an amazing experience for our kids and me.
Our guests show us the exciting world.
We like to chat with travelers.
Many guests cook delicious meals for us and tell the stories of their countries and travel experiences.

Our life concept is "The Earth is Our Playground".

Interests

I'm really interested in travel, culture, and people.

  • culture
  • writing
  • dining
  • traveling

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I'm a professional of the Grand Circle area, including the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Arches, and White Sands in the US. When I saw the Grand Canyon, I felt the power of the Earth.
We have been to Fairbanks, Alaska, every year in Winter since 2012 because I fall in love with the Northern Lights, Aurora!!!

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to learn your countries, travel experience and anything you are interested in!!

Countries I’ve Visited

Cuba, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States

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