Beyond the obvious admiration for exploration that unites many on this site, I love to listen to live music, walk/bike around, shop at local markets, cook/eat delicious food and engage in deep conversations. I grew up in a rural area and appreciate the outdoors, but also get a thrill in big cities where cultural experiences are vibrant!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's important to me to get the local experience and make sincere connections with people in the places I'm visiting. I believe it's much more gratifying to get to know hidden gems than it is to see top-rated tourist sites.

Interests

I'm a rather restless soul who's constantly interested in trying new things and seeing new sights, thus the appeal of travel! I used to own a few horses, but now look for opportunities to join others trail riding. I'm big into fitness - as a runner, weight-lifter, and yogi, I like to walk/bike places when possible. While I strive to be healthy, I admit I have a sweet tooth and like to indulge in the desserts and wines of a region when visiting.

• dogs
• dancing
• baking
• running
• traveling
• music
• live music
• equestrian
• kayaking
• zip-line
• soccer
• hiking,

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: country, folk, reggae, hip hop / rap occasionally ... I like to dance :)
Movies: chick-flicks, comedy, documentaries
TV Shows: White Collar, Gossip Girl, The Fosters, She's Gotta Have It, Kim's Convenience, Working Moms
Books: The Tea Rose, Gang Leader for a Day, Practicing the Power of Now, anything by Brene Brown

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Went to a bar on horseback in Czech Republic

Teach, Learn, Share

First and foremost, I hope I get to learn from those I meet about their interests, daily lives, and areas of residency. As an educator, I geek out about better understanding different perspectives.

Professionally speaking, I have taught a wide range of media courses to adolescents through adults in formal and informal settings - I'm always eager to strategize and share skills in relation to curriculum development, video production, web design, remote workforce operations, and small business marketing.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I hope to share personal stories and aspirations and I am happy to share marketing, PR, organization/operations, and personal branding advice with hosts. I also don't mind chipping in with food and find it fun to prepare meals with/for others.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Czech Republic, Portugal, United States