Traveling in South America. I'm trying to improve my Spanish, see as many beautiful and not so beautiful places as possible and meet awesome people.

Currently living in Iquique, Chile and teaching English.

I am an amazing aunt to some pretty cool nephews.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Meeting new people. I don't have a couch to offer...yet!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I met some great people while traveling in India and China and when I first moved to NYC. I had an amazing stay with awesome hosts in Bolivia. Along the way, I've made some close, life-long friends through CS.

Interests

Well, travel. Human and civil rights, history, literature, art, music, art history, dance, world events.

I am also a bit of a freak about animals; love them!

Learning everything I can. Right now I'm taking a break from law and teaching English. I love learning how to teach language. I'm still struggling with Spanish and it's interesting to see what works and what doesn't; and I love sharing language.

Coffee & tea. Seriously!

Grew up with a sailor for a dad so I am almost always up for hanging out on the water.

• arts
• literature
• street art
• tattoos
• hobby
• traveling
• live music
• spoken word
• hiking
• museums
• family
• tefl
• art museums
• learning spanish

Music, Movies, and Books

Almost all music but I just cannot enjoy country. I really loved exploring contemporary Swahili hip hop and pop while in E. Africa. Alternative/grunge 90s kid at heart.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Just one???
For 10 years it was my dream to experience Rwanda so, for me, it was amazing to finally explore the tiny, beautiful country on my own in 2011.

I feel so privileged to have worked with a human rights legend in Madurai, India in 2012.

Hugging baby elephants in Nairobi and feeding bush babies in Masai Mara!
Spelunking in scary conditions in Toro Toro Bolivia.

Swimming with playful pink dolphins in Las Pampas Bolivia. And biking Death Road was surprisingly amazing! I want to do more mountain biking.

Teach, Learn, Share

If anyone wants to learn or discuss feminist & post-colonial theory and literature, or anything dealing with gender rights and issues, I can talk & debate all day!

Language exchange- English for Spanish. TEFL certified!

US history, culture, politics & some immigration law.

Stories!

I love music and sharing and hearing new music

What I Can Share with Hosts

English

Humor, travel stories, US history, politics, law.

I'm not the best cook but I'm willing to try!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, China, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Ireland, Kenya, Luxembourg, Peru, Portugal, Rwanda, Scotland, Tanzania, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Chile, England, Germany, United Kingdom, United States