CURRENT MISSION

I have always taken every opportunity to travel while in school or working. Most recently, I took what I call an “adult gap year” and travelled from summer 2021-summer 2022. Since then, I have moved to the Seattle area.

ABOUT ME

When I travel, I try to see everything while also trying to experience the culture of the place and meet new people. I love art and culture. I enjoy both city trips and nature trips. I promise to be a respectful host and guest!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Its the greatest way to meet awesome people when traveling! And while not traveling though events! You share so much more than just a place to stay.

Interests

Traveling (of course), Art, Meeting new people, Swimming, Biking, Hiking, Camping, Rafting/Canoeing, Movies, Literature, Music, Wine, Salsa and Bachata dancing

• arts
• culture
• literature
• salsa dancing
• bachata
• cooking
• wine
• instructor
• movies
• traveling
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• canoeing
• camping
• skiing
• swimming
• art history
• history
• medicine

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Inception, No Strings Attached, V for Vendetta, Finding Nemo, The Notebook, Once, Pride and Prejudice, Atonement, Toy Story, Mean Girls, The Dark Knight, Avatar, Cars, Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean, anything Disney, Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, Shrek, The Italian Job, I am Legend, Troy, The Princess Bride, The Count of Monte Cristo, Flyboys, Juno, Gladiator, Harry Potter, Gone Baby Gone, The Parent Trap, Blood Diamond, The Hangover, 300, Music and Lyrics, Cast Away, The Bourne Ultimatum, Kung Fu Panda, The Phantom of the Opera, anything Pixar, Midnight in Paris, Big Hero 6 (in no particular order)

Books: Harry Potter, LOTR, Eragorn, Ender's Game, Jane Austen, George Orwell, Dan Brown, classics, classic science fiction

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Travelled for a year. Also, Fun Facts:
I've hitchhiked twice, not intentionally, and been rescued from being homeless while travelling. And been in Peru illegally for a few days. Climbed a volcano. Done the 8-day O Trek in Chilean Patagonia.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: I'm a certified swim instructor =) I know a bit about art (Art History major in college). And medicine. And salsa dancing.

Learn: Teach me more Spanish!

Share: Travel stories and pics =) often over wine

What I Can Share with Hosts

A good time and company. I would like to get to know you. I can be an independent traveler if you are busy. I'm a pretty flexible guest. If you are busy but are still nice enough to host me, I can keep myself busy and am pretty good at getting around anywhere myself.

Notes for surfers:
PLEASE SEE "MY HOME" SECTION. Please reread before arrival if you choose to stay.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, Scotland, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ecuador, England, Peru, United States