I am moved by the human experience and how people experience the world around them. Every person has a truth and wisdom to share that is unique to their life. This belief is why I am a social worker and work with at-risk and homeless youth in Alaska. It is also the reason I travel.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting people and sharing stories. I prefer to go places where there are less tourists. Or if I am in a touristy place, I like to find local spaces. I travel to learn about other cultures and different perspectives.

Interests

I love the tranquility, and silence of the wilderness. I also love the frenetic pace of cities. I enjoy conversation, deconstructing the world around me. I like to listen to other philosophies and world views and learn the short comings of my assumptions. For me, I believe comfort is a trap. If I am comfortable, I am not learning and growning. Whether I am kayaking or traveling, or having a conversation I always try to find a new piece of wisdom.

• culture
• coffee
• meditation
• traveling
• music
• kayaking
• mountaineering
• scuba diving
• sailing
• wilderness
• learning languages
• intentional communities
• reading books
• freediving
• playing guitar
• ice climbing
• organic farming
• volcanoes
• mountain hiking
• glaciers

Music, Movies, and Books

I read a lot of history and cultural anthropology books. As a former academic, I struggle with reading fiction. But I have a love for Dostoevsky, Neruda, Mario Llosa Vargas, and James Baldwin.
Movies: I watch a lot of documentaries and nature films.
Music: so much amazing music!! If it is done well I will listen to it.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Led a 74 day canoe expedition in Northern Canada.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a respectful, quiet conversationalist. Happy to help out with any chores or projects that my host needs help with. I am easy going and just happy to share your space. I don't ask for much and easily adapt to the space that I am in. I am excited to trade language lessons and share what the world has taught me.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Dominican Republic, England, France, Germany, Haiti, Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Singapore