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Overview

  • 6 references 3 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Hebrew (modern), Yue (Cantonese)
  • 38, Female
  • Member since 2007
  • Research analyst (public opinion)
  • BA Political Science and Philosophy
  • From Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To seek and live a meaningful, adventurous life - with meaningful, adventurous people!

ABOUT ME

These days I've traded my backpack for a cubicle. While I appreciate and enjoy my work, my travel opportunities have significantly dwindled now that my feet are less able to be loose and fancy free.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I see CS as an opportunity to connect with people and places authentically. When I travel, I basically look for people and experiences to challenge and refresh me. I try to be open and giving of myself in a way that allows for these sorts of things to be reciprocal! I am pretty spontaneous with my travels and don't like to plan too much in advance. Some of my most enriching experiences have happened because I jumped on an opportunity in the spur of the moment...

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have couchsurfed a couple times: once in Guangzhou, China in 2009 and once last year (2011) in New York City. Among my friends and extended network, I am often hosting or being hosted.

Interests

BIKES! In my spare time I participate in a volunteer-run DIY bike space in Toronto where I am learning bike mechanics. I also love to cycle tour.

  • diy
  • running
  • traveling
  • cycling
  • backpacking
  • volunteering

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Dominican Republic, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Mexico, Palestine, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, China, Israel

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  • 4 Vouches

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