I am a 36 year old female who likes to travel and meet new people. I live near Chicago, born and raised int this area. I have a cute little dog named Monkey and I love animals.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to explore new areas and meet new people. I think that the best way to get to know a place or a culture is to meet the people. Staying in hotels and seeing the usual tourist sites can be fun, but I don't feel like you really get to know a place without knowing the people.

My CS Experience:
My cousin and I took a trip across southern France and northern Spain last year. We stayed with hosts in Bordeaux, Narbonne, Barcelona, Pamplona & San Sebastian. On a different trip, my parents and I were hosted by an awesome woman and her two children on our way through La an der Thaya, Austria. Each host was incredible and made our trip something to remember. I have never had a bad experience and I hope to continue to meet new friends from around the world.

I used to host and we had a number of incredible guests. My living situation has changed so I usually cannot host guests, I also live 20 miles from the city so transportation is an issue. If you are interred please reach out and I will see if I can host you. I have a couch that folds out into a queen size bed.

Interests

Hiking, sailing, running, reading, sight seeing, traveling, anything outdoors, helping others, meeting new people, etc.

• animals
• dogs
• culture
• reading
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• sailing
• sightseeing

Music, Movies, and Books

I like a lot of music, from rock to country to classical to pop. I like to watch movies now and then, but I am not much of a film buff. I do not like celebrity gossip and usually cannot identify any famous people. I love to read, usually fiction, but don't get as much time for it as I would like.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I jumped out of a plane twice...

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to learn, and would be willing to teach and share whatever I can.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Great company

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States