I am a 28 year old female who just quit my job in management consulting in New York City to begin a Master's in Energy for Smart Cities at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. I love exploring new places, trying new foods, and meeting people from around the world. I like doing things - not a lay on the beach all day kind of person! Some of my favorite things are boating and being on the water (I grew up in Florida and have had my boater's license since I was 13), and I recently learned how to drive a motorcycle, which is so much fun. I like going out to restaurants, bars, and clubs - I am really into underground house and techno, but can enjoy a night out in any setting. I am very friendly, low maintenance, and easy to get along with!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am really excited to meet locals in the places I want to visit and see a place from their perspective! The best trips I've been on are the ones where I get to share experiences with someone who lives in the area, learn firsthand about the culture, get insights into local spots and things to do. Plus staying with a new "friend" is much more fun than staying somewhere alone :)

Interests

• running
• partying
• clubbing
• motorcycles
• boating
• hiking
• sailing
• wakeboarding
• hang gliding
• extreme sports
• food
• sustainability
• biking
• techno
• motorcycling
• vespa
• tequila

Music, Movies, and Books

Latin pop/reggaeton and techno

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

hanggliding over Rio de Janiero

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: global energy trends and challenges, concept of a "smart" city and how we can design our cities to improve the lives of its citizens and be more sustainable and livable

Learn: Spanish; recently started cooking and would love to learn new recipes; love learning about history (particularly fascinated with WWII)

Share: not the best chef but can definitely help out in the kitchen and share some typical "American" recipes

What I Can Share with Hosts

-help with anyone learning English
-would also love to buy my host a drink and meal for their hospitality
-travel advice from my somewhat extensive travels
-discussion on sustainability, climate change, global energy trends and what I've learned so far in my Master's program
-friendship

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Nicaragua, Spain, Sweden, United States