CURRENT MISSION

Explore. Meet. Learn. Share. Create.

ABOUT ME

Hey y'all, I'm Kathryn. Having recently quit my job and all that, I am taking my time exploring the world, discovering new places, meeting new people and learning what makes me tick. I’m a Southern girl at heart and a YTT 200 certified yoga instructor. Ever since I moved to New Zealand in January '14 from my small college town of Charlottesville, Virginia, I’ve had wanderlust coursing through my blood and am now continuing my journey through India and Southeast Asia. I love my sweet tea, spicy BBQ and good 'ole Bama football (Roll Tide!) I have three sisters, two nieces, and a new baby nephew. I also love chocolate and the great outdoors.

PHILOSOPHY

curiosity

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Just surfing at the moment, but would love to host once I settle in somewhere permanently.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've couch surfed several times and have loved it! It's a great way to meet interesting people and I'm looking forward to meeting more!

Interests

music, the outdoors, hiking, water skiing, snow skiing, singing, dancing, running, swimming, mountains, trying new things, reading, laughing, coffee, Southern food, making new friends, wine, nuts, a good craft beer, meat (I am a carnivore, although I do respect vegetarians/vegans), shellfish, camping, music festivals, cooking, stargazing, jazz, blues, the mind, chocolate, a good conversation

• singing
• music festivals
• festivals
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• chocolate
• wine
• coffee
• bbq
• running
• gardening
• reading
• crochet
• knitting
• music
• jazz
• blues
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• skiing
• soccer
• swimming
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

I am a huge music fan and enjoy listening to all types, particularly live music. Jam, rock, blues, jazz, gypsy jazz, funk, bluegrass, oldies, soul, classical, country and more. My friend from Spain recently introduced me to psytrance, which I've just started to get into. If I haaad to name a few, I'd say Phish, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Umphrey's McGee, The Allman Brothers, Moe., Widespread Panic, Bakermat, Ott, Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band, Trombone Shorty, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, Robert Randolph, Ella Fitzgerald, Lake Street Dive, Neil Young, CCR, Simon&Garfunkel, John Denver, James Taylor, ALO, Norah Jones, honeyhoney, Love Canon, Greensky Bluegrass, Leftover Salmon, Punch Brothers, The Infamous Stringdusters, Trampled By Turtles, and all bands bluegrass.

Books - mysteries, thrillers, fantasies, dramas, and mind-twisters. Some recent and all-time favorites include Da Vinci Code, the Harry Potters, The Power of Now, Gone Girl, Unbroken, The Road

Movies - too many to name!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once saw the Grand Canyon from inside a glass helicopter, that was pretty cool

Teach, Learn, Share

I have an uncanny ability to fall asleep anywhere if I am tired enough. I can teach you how to waterski if the water's not cold! I would love to learn how to crochet or knit-I think it's a neat and handy skill to have. Also wouldn't mind learning some more about gardening. And of course, if you can teach me a thing or two in the kitchen, I'm always down to cook new things and try new foods, especially if it's gluten-free :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Austria, Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, Spain, United States