Hey! Lena here. I’m a student struggling with chronic wanderlust.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m broke but live with a all consuming need to travel. Also I’ve always preferred staying with local hosts! I love to meet folks, hear stories, and see a place through more experienced eyes

Interests

I love languages, hiking, camping, foraging, playing guitar, and being with good people

• poetry
• guitar
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• political science
• volunteering
• arabic
• french
• español
• vegetarian cooking
• environmentalism
• foraging

Music, Movies, and Books

Currently listening to “Craziness - أصابك عشق” by Abdulrahman Mohammed

Currently reading: Orientalism by Edward Said

Currently watching: “The Good Place”

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Got published in a Spanish poetry anthology

Teach, Learn, Share

I have experience teaching English and Spanish, so if you need a conversation partner for either I’m down!

Personally I’d love to improve my French, so svp practice!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Some things I can share:

- language: English and Spanish
- cooking: I make a mean pasta b! Jokes aside I love cooking, especially vegetarian and Paraguayan dishes
- music: if I’ve brought along my guitar or you have one let’s jam!
- a helping hand: I’m a good old fashioned hardworkin’ American. If it needs cleaning or fixing I’m here with good cheer and some elbow grease

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Argentina, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, France, Guatemala, Honduras, Italy, Monaco, Paraguay, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Paraguay, United States