Proud San Franciscan struck with wanderlust.

I visited Japan (Nagoya) for the first time when I was 17 and the amazing summer I had with my host family and friends I met through the AFS program fueled my interest in world languages and travel. I spent the following summer studying in Seoul and living with a host family through the NSLI-Y program which prompted my interest in Korea even more. I studied in Tokyo for six months during college with another great family and consider my host father as a role model and mentor. I am currently an assistant language teacher in Japan through the JET program and I am truly grateful for the opportunities I've had so far.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Cross-cultural connections is very heartwarming. While I'm excited to see popular attractions, I want to experience the gems the locals enjoy as well. I would gladly like to reciprocate the opportunity, too.

Interests

Traveling-wanting to do more solo traveling since Busan
Hiking
Foreign Films, especially Korean films
Trying out new restaurants and cafes. I really like sweets and I try to update my tumblr with pictures of desserts from a new cafe.

• desserts
• modeling
• movies
• traveling
• fishing
• hiking
• teaching
• languages
• solo travel

Music, Movies, and Books

Currently listening to Alina Baraz, Made In Heights, Top 40, Kpop

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Traveled solo for the first time in Busan, South Korea and was successful at squid fishing at Halong Bay, Vietnam

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Canada, Japan, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, South Korea, United States