I am an avid traveler (32 countries+) and I am always interested in meeting new people, exploring new cities and taking photos.

I am a teacher with passions that include: photography, people watching, reading, movie watching, nature walking, eating, and learning anything and everything.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on CS, because I am looking for a place to crash while I venture across Europe this summer for another long-term visit. Previously, I visited various cities in Europe during a 4 month stay in Denmark through a study abroad program. This time, I am exploring cities within Central and Eastern Europe in preparation for a gap-year.

I seek genuine experiences and enjoy learning about the culture and ways of life in a place, which is what makes CS ideal for me. I am eager to explore additional places, cultures, and to learn from a variety of people.

Interests

• traveling
• hiking
• archery
• nature
• tea
• learning
• philosphy
• landscape photography

Music, Movies, and Books

I like listening to all kinds of music ranging from classical to rap, but not limited to techno/electronic and indie bands from all over the world. Due to my interest in psychology and philosophy, I like books such as "Lord of the Flies", "Brave New World", and introductory works of philosophy (such as Sartre, Hume, Kant) to learn about other perspectives. I like romantic comedies, educational films, nature films, and documentaries about nearly anything.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Shadowing a neurosurgeon and seeing a live brain surgery.

Studying abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark for 4 months.

Hiking in Croatia around Plitvice Lakes NP

Riding a camel in Morocco.

Teach, Learn, Share

I hope to share my knowledge of a different culture (the Pacific North West, where Seattle is located is a fun and quirky sub-culture). I hope to learn about each European city that I venture to and to share authentic experiences with individuals from the city.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share photographs from my travels, simple food recipes, and hiking/travel tips that I've learned.

I can also share stories of my life , explain what life in Seattle is like, and learn anything and everything of interest to my hosts.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Denmark, United States, Viet Nam