From Chicago but lived in Istanbul for several years. I love playing your guide (gets me out of the house when I’m feeling lazy.)

I run an arts and culture television program. When I'm not doing that I’m scouring the world for the best food.

If I'm traveling, I'm eating. And that means visiting culinary schools, grandmas' kitchens, the back of restaurants, and as much street food I can stuff in my mouth.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'd rather save my money on fancy hotels, so I can cook you a fancy meal.

Interests

• cats
• writing
• cooking
• working out
• traveling
• languages

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Made fresh pasta while on assignment in Baghdad.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My mad cooking skills.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, England, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Macedonia, Nepal, Oman, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Serbia, Slovakia, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Qatar, Turkey, United States