I am 29 years old and living in Matthews, NC, USA, just outside of Charlotte. I have 2 siblings that both love to travel also. I have had the privilege of traveling to over 29 different countries around the world, even multiple times to some countries. Most of my travels have been done through some kind of missionary, church or charity organization and I really enjoy traveling that way to keep myself grounded in reality of the world around me. I also really want to continue helping people in every place that I go, because we're all a part of this human race together and we need to look out for one another. I love skiing, hiking, live music, trying unique local foods, history, and getting to know the culture.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have been Couchsurfing a few times in the past but always through a friends account and I thought it was finally time that I put together an account to do some traveling of my own.

Interests

• culture
• hiking
• snorkeling
• skiing
• history
• local food
• meeting new people
• helping others

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Hipster I guess.. But pretty much anything that is good, haha.
Movies: Comedy, Action
Book: The Bible, Language books, self- learning work books, I'm really open to anything.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Pulled a Hammer Head Shark out of the Pacific Ocean with my bare hands,
Biked through a swarm of bees in the Gobi Dessert,
Seen the Great Pyramids,
dined with the President of Burundi,
climbed on the temples of Angkor Wat,
helped rescue kids from the streets in Bolivia,
The list goes on, but you'll have to meet me to hear the list in further detail. :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I wish to TEACH people peace and how to make a positive difference in the world.
LEARN - to speak 3 more languages, cook, and dance really well.
SHARE - a meal with a stranger (aka, new friend) on every continent.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories, friendship, travel guidance, hope!

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Belize, Bolivia, Burundi, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Haiti, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Peru, Romania, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Switzerland, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States