I'm originally from Southern California but just finished up the past few years working in Asia, and now working on a Master's degree in Humanitarian Action. Generally easy going and low-key, I like to read, keep up with politics, travel, and grab a beer with friends in my free time.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

So many solo female travelers have recommended this site to me, so I feel reassured of its ability to start great friendships with open and interesting people from all over. Sometimes you learn more about a place from one conversation than you do from any museum or guide book.

Interests

• culture
• literature
• yoga
• politics
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• travel
• art
• food
• trekking
• outdoors

Music, Movies, and Books

TV: Westworld, Game of Thrones, Stranger Things, Friends, Avatar: the last airbender, Sex Education, Sense8, Altered Carbon
Movies: too hard to choose
Music: Everything from jazz to reggaetone
Books: Jane Eyre, 1Q84, The Passage trilogy, His Dark Materials, The Good Earth, Americanah, The Sympathizer, Sharp Objects

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Plucked and counted 12,000 coconuts, then drank one.

Took down a tent at night during a typhoon with a flashlight in my mouth, threw it on the back of a motorbike, and spent the night in a shipping container.

Teach, Learn, Share

I like learning about the politics, history, and lifestyles of different people.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I make pretty good Asian food -- usually Thai or Vietnamese.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Northern Ireland, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Hong Kong, Ireland, Malta, Taiwan, United States