CURRENT MISSION

Trying (and failing) to turn travel into a career path

ABOUT ME

Hey guys! My name is Lisa and I'm a recent graduate from UC Berkeley in Berkeley, California, where I studied Business and French. I was born in China, raised in Canada, and grew up in Texas. Now I'm working in San Francisco and loving California.

I got addicted to traveling after studying abroad in France, and now all I want to do is see everything there is to see in the world and meet as many people as I can in the process. People usually describe me as laid-back and easygoing, and I get along with pretty much everyone and enjoy conversations with random strangers. I like to keep an active social life and enjoy looking up fun and unique events in San Francisco. I'm relatively new to the city, but I'm falling more in love with it every single day.

PHILOSOPHY

Life's an adventure and youth is short. Might as well make it unforgettable.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'll be traveling through France and Iceland from July 7 - 25 and am hoping to meet some great Couchsurfers on the way.

Otherwise I'm working full-time and not traveling at the moment, but if you're in the Bay Area and trying to meet some people, definitely hit me up for a drink or two!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

So far I've only surfed twice in Roma and Copenhagen, and both were positive experiences. Once I get settled into my new apartment, I definitely want to return the favor and host people visiting the Bay Area.

Interests

Going to rock concerts, art history, photography, watching nature documentaries and old movies, drinking beer, and pretty much anything related to France.

• arts
• photography
• documentaries
• concerts
• beer
• drinking
• movies
• traveling
• art history
• business
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite bands: The Decemberists, Ratatat, Rilo Kiley, Sigur Rós

Favorite movies: Amelie, Before Sunrise, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Lives of Others, Snatch

Favorite books: East of Eden, Lolita, Life Of Pi, La Peste, L'Insoutenable Légèreté de l'être

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Bathed under a waterfall in the middle of the Panamanian jungle.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd be happy to share any information about photography! I am a fanatic about my Nikon camera and love taking pictures while traveling.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, China, France, United States