Nothing much to tell! I'm a budget traveler with an itch to see the world. I'm a former Peace Corps Volunteer (I served in Morocco) and I'm also a former AmeriCorps Member (served in Illinois). I've worked in foreign villages, at Alaskan fishing resorts, in small American communities, and in luxury boutique hotels, so I've kind of seen a bit of it all.

I like to keep to myself but I'm always up for a good conversation. I like to exercise and to write (I've self published a few books) and some of my favorite things to do while traveling are: reading in public parks, visiting cathedrals, taking long walks while listening to podcasts, and trying the local food.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

What better way to travel and meet awesome people?

Interests

If you find me sitting alone I'm usually scribbling in a notebook, reading, or listening to RadioLab. As I said earlier, I'm a writer and have self-published a few books. I also like to get in a few workouts each week.

• writing
• exercise
• movies
• reading
• food
• old buildings
• creative writing
• old cities

Music, Movies, and Books

I have good taste in bad movies, I'm afraid (actually saw Hot Tub Time Machine in theaters!).

As for books, if you haven't checked out V.E. Schwab's "A Darker Shade of Magic" trilogy, or Deborah Harkness's "All Souls Trilogy" you're missing out!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spent two years studying the Roman ruins Volubilis (near Moulay Idriss Zerhoune, Morocco). I fell in love with those ruins!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'll always clean up after myself and do the dishes.

I'm something of a storyteller. I've worked in the hospitality industry for a few years now, and if you want to know how "the other half" lives while they travel, believe me, I can let you in on a few secrets. ;)

Countries I’ve Visited

England, France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Morocco, Scotland, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, France, Morocco