I left Seattle in June 2017 with my partner, Brandon, to travel the world for a little while. I had grown weary of work in the corporate world, and our timing was right for a change. I'm originally from the Chicago area, and I've lived in Cambridge, Amsterdam, Chicago, and Seattle during my adult life. I love being outdoors, hiking, climbing, and exploring. I also love to cook and try new foods and dishes. Brandon and I also learned to brew beer while we were in Seattle, so I have a passion for brewing and tasting all sorts of ales and lagers. I pride myself in my curiosity around all things, and I am (almost) always up for an adventure.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Traveling is about learning and exploring, and I prefer to do those things with the help of a local. Some of our best travel experiences have come from sitting down with a person who lives in the area and picking their brain about everything from cuisine to local politics. Having benefited from the kindness and warmth of locals, I'm also keen to return the favor and host whenever possible.

Interests

• beer
• coffee
• music
• live music
• hiking
• mountaineering
• skiing
• rock climbing
• mountains
• craft beer
• climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

Heavy rotation: Gregory Alan Isakov, Jason Isbell, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Paul Simon, Michael Kiwanuka, The Tallest Man on Earth, The Beatles, Mandolin Orange
Guilty Pleasures: Adele, the latest pop sensation

I don't watch many movies, but I've seen a couple great documentaries recently: Free Solo (also Meru. Jimmy Chin is awesome), Won't You Be My Neighbor,

TV shows, on the other hand: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Silicon Valley, Game of Thrones, The Great British Baking Show, stand-up comedy specials, Parks and Recreation, Mad Men, The Wire, the list goes on...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed to the summit of Mount Rainier with Brandon and another friend. It's the tallest mountain in Washington state and my first summit over 14,000 feet.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A tasty home-cooked meal, good conversation, and plenty of beer & wine.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, Iceland, Indonesia, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, United States