CURRENT MISSION

travel, teach, learn

ABOUT ME

I moved around the U.S. as a kid, and have moved too many times as an adult. Pieces of me are scattered around the globe. My son was born in 2016 and we have three dogs. We moved to Azerbaijan from Dominican Republic in August 2022. I spent two very happy years in Sudan and three beautiful years in Kodiak, Alaska. Sometimes I miss those places so much it hurts, but I have "itchy feet."

PHILOSOPHY

Treat people well. "Close your eyes; open your heart" ~Bedouin Proverb

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've enjoyed hosting and showing travelers around in Las Vegas, Kodiak, Hofuf, Bologna, Khartoum, and Bangkok!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've traveled with, met, and hosted many wonderful couchsurfers... or 'couchpeople' as my friend once called them. I've couchsurfed numerous times and all experiences were perfect thanks to great hosts!

Interests

traveling, niche films, music, literature, writing, education, exercise, philanthropy, cultures, arts, environment

• writing
• literature
• poetry
• photography
• dancing
• education
• philanthropy
• cooking
• chocolate
• baking
• exercise
• massage therapy
• reading
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• scuba diving
• anthropology
• trekking
• storytelling
• film
• learning new things
• gelato
• cultural exchange

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: dark comedy, animation, fantasy
Music: Classic Rock, Motown, Classical, Jazz, Bluegrass, Indie, Funk, Blues, variety
Books: My inner lazy kid would spend its life reading in bed.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hmmm, where to start? If we meet I promise at least one good story...

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm sure we can learn something from each other!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I bake like a beast.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, England, Ethiopia, France, Georgia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Laos, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Oman, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Azerbaijan, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, India, Ireland, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Thailand, United States

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