A nature and science enthusiast who is currently deployed to McMurdo Station, Antarctica as part of the Antarctic Support Contract. Before coming to the bottom of the world, I was at the top of it - in Anchorage, Alaska.

When I'm not bouncing between places to call home, I'm writing, taking photographs, hiking, camping, and generally loving life.

If you'd like to learn more about me and my adventures, check out my blog at http://kaleighhinkley.wordpress.com

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My good friend has been a couchsurfing host for a while and when we lived together, I loved meeting all the travelers! I'm excited to be a part of the community and explore the world as a surfer before settling down as a host.

Interests

Poetry, photography, adventure, learning, story telling, laughing, science, dancing, herbalism, theories on life, travel, hikes, yoga, camping, and anything that involves getting my feet muddy!

• writing
• poetry
• photography
• dancing
• yoga
• traveling
• blogging
• hiking
• camping
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Love it all but I'm a sucker for bluegrass, folk, and the blues.

Movies: It's been a while since I watched movies- but I tend to love a good foreign or indie film.

Books: House of Leaves, Unbearable Lightness of Being, The Red Book, among others.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, gone camping in Antarctica, competed in Poetry Slam competitions, and worked on the Alaska Railroad... all of this since leaving my office job for a life of adventure!

Teach, Learn, Share

We only age when we stop playing and learning, there is always time to play and learn.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories and smiles.

Countries I’ve Visited

France, New Zealand, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Antarctica, United States