- Professional swim instructor for 13+ years
- creative
- empathetic
- inquisitive
- casual adventurer

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I will be going on a road trip around the United States later this year (48 states in five months). My friend Amanda has been travelling around the world extensively and highly recommended that I try couch surfing. Although I will be camping for a majority of my road trip, I have a few destinations that I still need to find some sort of sleeping accommodations for. I have met so many wonderful people during my travels over the years and I am looking forward to expanding my circle of friends, acquaintances, and fellow travel aficionados while on my next trip.

Interests

- hiking
- swimming
- reading
- sketching
- volleyball
- traveling both domestically and abroad
- napping
- listening to podcasts
- eating all sorts of cuisine

• sketching
• instructor
• reading
• traveling
• podcasts
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• camping
• adventure races
• surfing
• volleyball
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
The Dog Stars by Peter Heller
Wild by Cheryl Strayed

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked inside a volcano.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love traveling and exploring around the world. I've stayed in tents, hostels, hotels, and a kibbutz. Recently I've fallen in love with hiking and am passionate about encouraging others to get outside and connect with nature too. The more people who explore and appreciate the outdoors, the better! It builds character, respect for the planet with live on, and reminds us that the most simple of experiences can often be deeply rewarding.

Countries I’ve Visited

China, England, France, Haiti, Ireland, Israel, Mexico, Mozambique, South Africa, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States