Chicago native who loves to travel the world and explore other cultures. Naturally curious (studied journalism in college) about the world around me. I love travel, photography & food!! (not necessarily in that order ;)
I love meeting new people and finding the best places to eat, drink and be merry :)
This summer I took a trip to Europe with my Mom for two weeks. We went to London, Paris & Stockholm. My Mom had never been to Europe before and it was a wonderful trip.

Here's a quote I like to share:
"The purpose of life, after all, is to love it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience." Eleanor Roosevelt"

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Looking to meet friendly locals in other cities and countries around the world who are willing to meet up and share what makes their city unique and special.

Interests

Travel, photography, improv sketch comedy (I studied at Second City improv training center in Chicago) news/journalism, making a difference, volunteering, live music, classical music (I play the violin), theater, tennis, hiking, dining out, eating dessert & breakfast :)

• culture
• theater
• photography
• festivals
• dining
• breakfast
• drinking
• news
• traveling
• music
• live music
• classical music
• violin
• hiking
• tennis
• journalism
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

love all music except with the exception of heavy metal (it's not music to me, if the singer is screaming at me and i can't understand the lyrics)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've traveled to Havana, Cuba twice in the past three years. Once with my church for a mission trip and the second time for work to cover the Minnesota Orchestra performing in Havana for Cuba's international music festival.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love Chicago (where I live) and where I grew up. There is so much to see, do and EAT in this amazing city. Frank Sinatra sang it best.... Chicago is My Kind of Town! Would be happy to share suggestions on where to go/what to see/what to eat or meet up with people who appreciate culture and a good meal.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States