***I'm generally not able to accept requests more than a week or two in advance. I go out of town too often and with too little notice to be able to plan very far in advance. Last minute requests welcome though :)***

CURRENT MISSION
Life is finite - be awesome every day.

ABOUT ME
I'm very curious. I love exploring and trying new things. I'm vegetarian, an avid reuser/recycler, and almost obsessively DIY.

PHILOSOPHY
My two biggest life goals are to become bilingual and to make a true friend on every continent. (Penguins count.)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
I use CS to meet locals when I travel, and return the favor when I'm home.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
I turned to CS as a way to meet locals and fellow travelers when living in İzmir, Turkey. I quickly realized this community is full of generous, kind, and interesting people. I've met life-long friends as a surfer and through meet ups, and now that I'm home again, I'm paying it forward as a host.

Interests

Things I love to do: rock climbing, exploring, building / making / fixing things, enjoying good beer and wine, eating yummy plant-based food, journaling, and generally anything outdoors.

• diy
• cooking
• beer
• vegetarian
• traveling
• bouldering
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• camping
• rock climbing

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went on an 8-state, 3,000+ mile solo road/camping trip. There were a number of moments from that trip that I'd count as amazing.

Oh, and swimming with bioluminescent plankton in Cambodia!

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to cook and adapt my own recipes. Cooking plant-based meals is my favorite. I'd love to teach you my favorite mac n' cashew-cheese recipe, or maybe a peach pie if the season's right.

I also boulder and rock climb, and I love introducing new people to the sport.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A place to crash, maybe a home cooked meal, and recommendations on what to see, do, and taste in Portland.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Laos, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Philippines, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Italy, Turkey, United States