Hi friends! I'm Lexie. Born and raised in California, but have spent much of my twenties living elsewhere, including Australia, Colorado, and on the road traveling.

I currently work as an Adventure Travel Guide, so I am lucky to get sent places for work!

A few things I love are the outdoors, coffee shops, and good conversation. I am always up for an adventure, whether that be getting lost in a new city, or hiking up a mountain!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

With my job, I'm in new regions of the world often. I try to get out and explore new territory wherever I am -- with that said, I'm pretty intertwined with work-people during my job, so Couchsurfing is a great way to meet local folks outside of my network. Unfortunately I haven't had the chance to host (I'm always on the road!), but I prefer to stay with and meet locals to see places in the most authentic way possible! And hopefully... make a new friend too! :)

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've Couchsurfed a few times in the past in both Europe and Australia. Great experiences each time and have remained friends with a few of my hosts! I love meeting new people around the globe and sharing experiences or a simple conversation. I believe we are all more similar than we are different and Couchsurfing is an incredible way to see that.

Interests

If you haven't guessed, I love to travel!
I also love the outdoors -- camping, hiking, backpacking, sleeping under the stars! SWOON!
I love meeting new people, learning about different cultures, exercising, good food, coffee, live music, sunshine, going for bike rides, reading, and writing.

• culture
• concerts
• dining
• wine
• beer
• exercise
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• budget travel

Music, Movies, and Books

The Lumineers, The Head and the Heart, Jamestown Revival, Mipso, Lake Street Dive, all and any bluegrass, The Black Keys, Jack Johnson... to name a few.

Books - current faves: Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult, Girl Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis, and Unbound by Steph Jagger.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I can't choose just one!
-Zip-lined over the tree tops in Monteverde, Costa Rica
-Sailed with some locals in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand
-Watched the sunset in Santorini, Greece
-Ate copious amounts of pasta in Italy! Accompanied with a lot of wine.
-Hiked all of Cinque Terre, Italy
-Snorkeled the Great Barrier Reef
-Drove the Great Ocean Road by motorcycle
-Motor biked for a week through Vietnam and another week through Thailand
-Hiked Mt. Rinjani in Lombok, Indonesia while I had Dengue Fever (the second part was not so amazing)
-Hiked, biked, and camped through many national parks in the USA!

Teach, Learn, Share

I am trying to improve my Spanish and would love to practice more with someone who is fluent.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good conversation, a home-cooked meal (in your kitchen), time spent outdoors!

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Italy, United States