Hello!

I'm Lauren. I'm a 26 year old pursuing what I am most passionate about: meeting new people, immersing myself in new cultures, photographing my stories along with the stories of others, and exploring the world.

Although I seem well traveled, I did most of my traveling while I was 6 years old over the span of two years when my father's job brought him (and my family) to Germany. Even though I've only gotten to travel a small amount throughout college, I've always longed to step foot onto new soil. There's so much more than the little bubble we are accustomed to!

For the first two summers outside of college I worked as a Photo Guide for Rustic Pathways. Rustic Pathways is a company that provides travel programs for high school students in 18 different countries around the world. I was placed in Morocco as a program leader and photographer in 2015. Summer of 2016 I lived in Australia. I absolutely loved the experience. It definitely fueled my passion for traveling and meeting new people around the world.

Last year I moved from my hometown in Indiana to Grand Rapids, Michigan to pursue wedding photography full time. So far I have LOVED it here. :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm couch surfing for three reasons:

1. I love to meet people.
2. I find it more fulfilling to stay with a local because I get to know the area I'm staying better from somebody with real world experience!
3. I'm freelancing and traveling often so money is tight.

Interests

Travel, culture, nature, photography, exploring, camping, trying out local coffee shops, good food, good beer, distilleries, hiking....

• culture
• photography
• coffee
• traveling
• socializing
• camping
• surfing
• tourism

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a very easy-going, clean individual!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, Spain, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States