I have a really optimistic and soft-spoken nature, and I am a romantic that finds beauty in everything around me. I can be really shy and timid, but I am even more accepting and open-minded. When I first meet people I am much better at listening than talking, but I get comfortable relativly fast after good conversation. I am still young and this is my first time traveling on my own.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to live the rest of my life traveling, meeting people, and collecting stories. Life is about experiences, and people are at the core.

Interests

I am working on building my skills to make travel documentaries. I have a digital camera and take short clips of anything I find interesting. I hope to make career of it when im done with school, but for now I just post glimpses on my instagram. Instagram- laney_lavelle

• fish
• documentaries
• film making
• tattoos
• swimming
• anthropology
• travel
• lifestyle
• ocean
• water
• sexuality
• local culture
• aquariums

Music, Movies, and Books

I like soft alernative music in any language, usually story based lyrics with folk influences. For movies I love most documentaries or mockumentaries. Lately i've mostly been reading sexology textbooks as a side study of mine.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I studied abroad for a year in Japan

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share my experiences, but I would really like to learn how to open up and be more outgoing while on my travels. I am a great listener and just hope to hear other peoples' stories and experiences.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my limited stories I've collected so far. I have lived in almost every state in America and have spent the past year in Japan. I am very comfortable with traveling and grew up with quite and alternative lifestyle.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States