East coast girl gone West. I'm a producer, photographer and videographer currently based in Los Angeles. I've lived in LA for about 8 years but caught the travel bug about 2 years ago and have since traveled solo throughout Central America, SE Asia, New Zealand and Australia. I am passionate about the outdoors, travel, yoga, photography and meeting new people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to explore new places and connect with others while exercising my passion for photography and adventure. I'm also interested in getting to know the local vibe and to see what it's like to live like a local. To me, CS enables a more personal & immersive experience in a new place rather than the standard touristic version. Mainly, I just love meeting new people, forming connections and sharing stories!

Interests

• photography
• cooking
• wine
• coffee
• exercise
• yoga
• reading
• traveling
• music
• live music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• skiing
• road trips
• videography

Music, Movies, and Books

Some favorites:

Music: Alternative, folk, house -- First Aid Kit, Bob Moses, The Xx, The National, Ray LaMontagne, Father John Misty, etc.

Movies: Wild, Shawshank Redemption, Moulin Rouge, Cinema Paradiso, The Lion King

Books: The Power of Now, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Vagabonding; currently reading: Shantaram

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Skydiving over the Alps in Switzerland...talk about an adrenaline rush in one of the most beautiful places ever

Witnessed the Southern Lights in New Zealand and a volcano erupting in Guatemala!

Spent 10 days doing silent meditation (Vipassana) in Myanmar.

I can also spin fire :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to spin poi or give you some photography tips. I've traveled throughout Europe, Central America, North America, SE Asia, NZ and Australia, so I can share traveling advice and stories of my adventures!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cooking, conversation, positive vibes...happy to grab coffee, go dancing, listen to live music, explore, take photos, practice yoga

"Realize deeply that the present moment is all you ever have." I truly believe that by being more present and conscious, we can have a positive impact on each other's lives. My daily intention is to practice mindfulness and spread good energy to everyone that I meet :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Laos, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, United States