I am a positive person. I try to keep an open mind. I believe that we are all more alike than we are different. I am fascinated by ancient cultures. I love to travel... If it's in Europe, I've either been there or it's on my To Do list! I love learning about other people and cultures. I love being around people, although I am not particularly an extrovert.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet amazing people, share stories and inspire others who love to travel. To promote a sense of world community... that despite differences in language, outward appearance, religion, customs or social status, we are all humans looking for our own unique version of happiness.

Interests

Travel, Cycling, Friends, Eating out

• culture
• traveling
• budget travel
• ancient history
• europe
• food culture
• travel blogging
• ancient cultures
• independent travel
• financial independence

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite music: pop, alternative and dance from the 80's and 90's. Depeche Mode, Everything But The Girl, Alison Moyet, Cocteau Twins, George Michael & Wham!, Duran Duran, Xymox, Johnette Napolitano & Concrete Blonde, Joy Division, The Jesus & Mary Chain, Mazzy Star, The Mighty Lemondrops, Natalie Merchant & 10,000 Maniacs, New Order, OneRepublic, Norah Jones, The Pixies, Pop Will Eat Itself, Bryan Ferry & Roxy Music, The Sugarcubes, Young The Giant

One book that changed my life: Michael Pollan's "The Omnivore's Dilemma"

Favorite movies: Documentaries, mostly... history, nature, science and social documentaries.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I saw a volcano erupt in Iceland.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am trying to learn Spanish, but I'm mostly doing great and failing miserably on that goal. I love inspiring others to think big and think outside the norm. I try to share a positive outlook, an acceptance of other's viewpoints and beliefs and challenge myself to personal growth and have a positive impact on the people and world around me. I enjoy taking myself slightly outside my comfort zone and see how I react and what that teaches me about myself.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Mexico, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Iceland, United Kingdom, United States