Hi there! I'm Madi, hailing from Minneapolis, Minnesota. I caught the travel bug as a freshman in high school after a unique volunteer stint in Thailand. I've since set out to explore the difference between tourist and traveler, gain a better understanding of responsible travel, and discover life's infinite treasures. There have been fried scorpions on sticks. Campfires on volcanoes. Dancing until the sunrise. And there is so much to come--not the least of which will be new friends and their couches!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new people! There's no better way to experience another culture than by sharing in the lifestyle, conversations and pastimes of its ambassadors.

My travel to date has also been made possible by scholarships, grants, and other means of academic merit, so the idea of meeting new people who embrace their global community on a budget is a total bonus.

Interests

Literature, photography, anything outdoors, social entrepreneurship, world religions, yoga, banana bread, spontaneous adventure, kiddos, beaches & boats.

• culture
• literature
• photography
• dancing
• yoga
• traveling
• blogging
• outdoor activities
• entrepreneurship
• religion
• volunteering
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

A lil ol' soul and a glass of red wine.

Books: Reading Lolita in Tehran (Azar Nafisi), The Blue Sweater (Jacqueline Novogratz), Americanah (Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie), The Alchemist (Paul Coehlo)

Music: Ray LaMontagne for the sunset, Lecrae for the pick-me-up, Luke Bryan for the long summer drives.

Movies: You'd be hard pressed to find me watching one, although I love the occasional snuggle and popcorn.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Night-hunted KuzKuz with a bow and arrow in Indonesia.

Teach, Learn, Share

To follow my adventures, check out my travel blog here: www.madionthemove.com.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My ears to listen, my heart to feel, my words to share. I am happy to teach, learn or practice a new language, and generally help out in any way I am able. In the future, I look forward to opening my doors in return as the opportunities arise.

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Ecuador, France, Indonesia, Mexico, Peru, Singapore, South Africa, Swaziland, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ecuador, Singapore, United States