I'm from the US. About four years ago, I left home for love and adventure. Things don't always go quite the way that I expect them to. I'm trying to learn from these moments.

I taught in Korea for two years. Now I'm back in Europe. I'd planned to teach in Romania this year. However, to make a long story short, I'd rather be in Serbia. So I'm currently in Belgrade, trying to map out what to do from here. To be honest, it's a very lovely place and I'd like to stay for a while.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy meeting new people, exploring culture and language. I've met some really awesome friends this way.

Interests

I'm interested in politics, sociology, and using what I have to help others. In my free time I read. A lot. I also like the outdoors, sharing food with friends and strangers, writing, dancing, teaching, and learning along the way. I generally like being a little bit strange and seeing the world in a different way.

• culture
• writing
• dining
• politics
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• teaching
• sociology

Music, Movies, and Books

I love non-fiction. I'm really into social science, ecology, politics, history, and spirituality.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I spent a summer working in Crater Lake National Park. It's beautiful to watch the snow fall in June.

I taught English to Iraqi refugees in Detroit and that changed my life.

I gave up everything I owed to move across the world. Things didn't work out like I expected them to, but my story is still writing itself , and I'm pretty happy with where it's going.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Travel stories and friendship :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Mexico, Moldova, Romania, Serbia, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Montenegro, South Korea, Ukraine, United States