Hello!

I am a full time traveler and entrepreneur. My current project is visiting all 60 National Parks in the USA plus another 200+ National Monuments, National Seashores, National Historic Sites, and hundreds of other wild places. I visited 64 Parks in 2017 and plan on 100+ in 2018.

I live in a Sprinter Van currently, so although I don't need a bedroom to stay in, a shower is GREATLY appreciated after a long hike and my daily run!

My current location is always updated on my Instagram profile:
https://www.instagram.com/joyryde/

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to meet like-minded people.

Interests

• wildlife
• photography
• politics
• hiking
• snorkeling
• travel
• exploring
• frisbee
• trailrunning
• exploring nature
• scuba

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Swam with Whale Sharks for my 30th birthday, and swam freely with Lemon Sharks, Caribbean Reef Sharks, and Nurse Sharks on my 40th, in June 2017.

Teach, Learn, Share

I thrive on teaching people, and on learning. I'm always more than happy to give people advice on the topics that I'm passionate about.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Canada, Colombia, Peru, Saint Martin (French part), Sint Maarten (Dutch part), United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Sint Maarten (Dutch part), United States