Hello! I've been a part of the CS community since 2012, but unfortunately I lost my old profile, so here I am starting again 🙃

I was born and raised in the Bay Area, CA, and started my world travels in 2014. I've backpacked and couchsurfed through Southeast Asia and Europe for months at a time, and have also enjoyed my time in Central America and the Caribbean. Couchsurfing has directed me towards some of the best experiences of my life. I am adventurous and willing to try anything at least twice lol. I'm very open-minded and easygoing. I have a strong sense of justice and fairness and try to live by those values as close as possible. I have a wide range of interests, and I'm always happy to learn something new!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Why not?! 😆 But really, the community and experiences I've had with people through couchsurfing in the past decade and counting are some of my favorite memories of all time. In the past, I have couchsurfed in 9 countries and hosted people at my home from 4 countries. I try to meet up with couchsurfers whenever I travel and cultivate those relationships with other CS's locally. I am excited to continue surfing, hosting, and meeting up for the foreseeable future. I enjoy socializing with fellow travelers and locals, exchanging stories, sharing laughs, and hearing others' perspectives and views on things. I am here to provide a comfortable space for surfers to stay and to connect with locals and friends when I am traveling or at home.

LGBTQ+ friendly
420 friendly
#freepalestine

Interests

• animals
• photography
• documentaries
• dancing
• cooking
• yoga
• meditation
• gardening
• video games
• board games
• reading
• puzzles
• music
• fishing
• hiking
• kayaking
• camping
• scuba diving
• snorkeling
• swimming
• road trips
• art
• adventure
• beach
• sustainability
• stargazing
• learning new things
• jogging
• museums
• farming
• cultural exchange
• long walks
• sharing stories
• wellness
• growing food
• sharing experiences
• indigenous learning

Music, Movies, and Books

I like listening to lots of different music, but I'm probably usually listening to Reggae, RnB, Soul, Funk, Bay Area rap/hip-hop, or Instrumentals. I've recently been listening to more podcasts, mostly for humor or learning.

I like watching documentaries, comedies, indie films, animation, thrillers, and horror movies.

I truly love to read. And I love a good book recommendation! I read about mystery, autobiographies, social justice, poetry, non-fiction, manifestos, short stories, and more.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I could say jumping out of an airplane, or scuba diving in black waters, or motorbiking up the coast of Vietnam, but honestly I think one of the top most amazing things I've done in this lifetime is couchsurfing!

Teach, Learn, Share

I am open to learning about almost any and everything. Right now I am trying to learn Spanish and guitar. I have experience in the food industry, from serving tables at restaurants to growing food on a farm and teaching cooking classes. I particularly enjoy sharing my love of food and cooking with others.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I usually like to share food by cooking and showing some of my favorite local eateries. I am happy to spend some time together, or give privacy if you prefer. I am content with being independent while traveling, but I usually hope to spend at least some time with my hosts, even something small, like having a coffee or going for a walk.

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Austria, Belgium, Belize, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turks and Caicos Islands, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States