I’m Madison! I’m a kind hearted, gentle human with an overall awe and appreciation for the magic of the moment. I am a Buddhist practitioner, an artist and seeker. I work as a chef, a caregiver and also have a love for vintage clothing. I love to travel and sometimes do it for work. I love animals and kids! I love to write, read and ponder the nature of things.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I prefer to connect people in a way that isn’t insulated- meaning I prefer actual homes and real life rather than Airbnb or hostels. I want to really experience honestly the places and people I travel to- and I want to experience places through the eyes of locals, in return I like to give back to the people I connect with, and practice reciprocity! It’s much more fulfilling to me making genuine connections all over the world, than staying holed up in a touristy hotel.

Interests

I am a passionate truth seeker. I am currently very interested in Buddhism, specifically Tibetan Buddhism. I love music, art and culture. I love connecting with people in a genuine way and getting to know the “real” sides of the places I travel- not just the touristy places, but I love seeing a place through the eyes of someone who knows it. I love nature. I live in Northern California where my nearest neighbor is miles away- I spend a lot of time staring at the stars, hiking and enjoying the redwood trees and ocean. I play guitar and like to sing, and I love to cook! When I travel, I also LOVE trying new food and exploring markets and restaurants.

• books
• poetry
• photography
• meditation
• walking
• music
• guitar
• art
• buddhism

Music, Movies, and Books

Anything created genuinely.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Cooked for a 300 person ten day seminar.

Teach, Learn, Share

Buddhism, visual art, photography, poetry, cooking

What I Can Share with Hosts

A calm presence, delicious home cooked meals, help around your home and good conversation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, China, France, Germany, Iceland, India, Japan, Mexico, Nepal, Spain, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States