My name is Katie and I'm 22 years old. I grew up on a wheat farm in the Northwest United States. Five years ago I moved to Portland for school and a new adventure. I absolutely love this city: the people, the food, and the nature that surrounds it.

In June I will be starting Physical Therapy graduate school in Atlanta, Georgia. For one final hoorah -- and before the hard work begins -- my friend and I are going on a Europe trip. We will be stopping in Iceland, France, Switzerland, and Italy.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

From my experience the best way to travel is by meeting locals. There is no better way to experience a different culture.

Interests

Sports: basketball, football, soccer, tennis (really everything)
Backpacking
Food (sweet or savory)
Beach trips
Snowshoeing

• pets
• culture
• dining
• traveling
• backpacking
• snowshoeing
• sports
• basketball
• soccer
• tennis
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

MUSIC: Dixie Chicks, Ben Howard, The Head and the Heart, Imagine Dragons, James Taylor, JT, the Lumineers, Lyle Lovett, Of Monsters and Men, Norah Jones, Noah and the Whale

BOOKS: Harry Potter, Redeeming Love, Mark of the Lion, Pride and Prejudice

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hitchhiked along the Australia Coast
Pet a Kangaroo
Climbed the Great Wall

Teach, Learn, Share

I value community and intentional living.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Costa Rica, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, United States