I'm a 25 year old American who has been volunteering and working in West Africa for the past year and a half. Now traveling around Europe a bit before heading back to Washington DC! Sometimes with friends, sometimes solo.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love traveling more off the beaten path. More than seeing the tourist sites, I love learning about different cultures and how people live in different areas.

Interests

I enjoy equally a boisterous night out and a quiet night in, and everything in between! Right now I'm especially interested in learning languages, absorbing knowledge, and learning from people from other cultures.

• beer
• music
• baseball
• travel
• cuisine
• ice hockey

Music, Movies, and Books

I appreciate all different types of music and love discovering new music! Especially when people are passionate about it. Some my favorite musicians: Odesza, RAC, The Killers, Chance the Rapper, Kanye West, The Revivalists

Some of my favorite authors: Chuck Palahniuk, John Steinbeck

Some of my favorite movies: Pulp Fiction, Superbad, Wedding Crashers, Se7en

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- Bungee jumped and skydived in two days!

- Lived in a tiny village in Burkina Faso!

Teach, Learn, Share

I think the most important part of travel is the exchange of cultures. Food, sports, architecture, language, history... basically everything!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Bottle of wine and homecooked meal, perhaps?? :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bahamas, Belgium, Burkina Faso, Cuba, Dominican Republic, France, Ghana, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Spain, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Burkina Faso, United States