Recovering journalist working at a bank in Holland. Loves international politics, history, music, film, all the good stuff.
I'm from New York in the USA but have lived outside of America since 2016, first for 4 years in Korea. I've been in the Netherlands since 2020 after moving to do my master's degree in international relations at Leiden University. I also studied Korean for a year in Seoul.
My favorite sport is badminton - I'm always down for a match. I love cycling, hiking, and being outdoors no matter what season.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To visit the world and meet interesting people in my own city.

Interests

• drinking
• movies
• reading
• electronic music
• journalism
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

I really like techno, ambient, experimental electronic music. But not 24/7 as I also listen to a wide variety of genres from around the world. I just like hearing stuff that sounds fresh.

Big into East Asian movies, on a Taiwanese New Cinema kick. I have seen a huge amount of Korean movies.

Love reading especially international relations books, world history, and Dennis Cooper.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Throw a techno party in a Seoul red light district.

Teach, Learn, Share

Can teach basic DJing skills and Korean language. I am a good cook at standard American food and always love trying new cooking techniques.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cooking, chatting about experiences, offering advice about problems, do sports together. I have worked as an English editor so I can correct English writing and document if needed.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, China, Ecuador, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Slovakia, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, South Korea, United States