My goal is to visit every sovereign nation in the world. I am currently on 125 and counting! I want to see and explore as much as possible. I love new destinations, cultures, dances, and adventures. Some of my favorite experiences traveling have been at homestays, village walks, cultural experiences, and interacting with locals. I would love to explore together! Let's make the most out of the life we have!

P.S. I am new to couchsurfing. I have heard a lot about it from friends especially when I was living and working in Japan on the JET Programme. I have hosted friends and travelers, but I do not currently have a place of my own (I just graduated and am on the job hunt). When I do though, you are welcome to come visit! I would love to show you around my area, give you some history, and make sure you try plenty of local food! I also love to cook and bake!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I often travel solo and I want to meet up with people, chat with them, learn about their life, and explore their country together. When I host, I want to do the same for people. Every weekend I am exploring somewhere new, why not go together?

Music, Movies, and Books

Pop, R&B, jazz, musicals, oldies (50s, 60s, 70s), bachata

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I just graduated with my PhD in Educational Leadership. I have also visited 125 countries and have a travel blog (www.whereintheworldismarti.com). Every person is unique - now let's learn about what makes you amazing?

Teach, Learn, Share

Learning: Salsa, Japanese, Spanish
Teach: English, elementary Japanese and Spanish, wix websites, baking skills!
Share: Love of traveling, exploring, performing arts, and photography

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to bake! I can also cook. Other than that if you have any souvenirs I can pick up for you while traveling, let me know and I will see what I can do!

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curaçao, Czech Republic, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, England, Estonia, Ethiopia, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lesotho, Macao, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Northern Ireland, Norway, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, San Marino, Scotland, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States