An outgoing introvert who loves building and nurturing communities and recharges by having “me” time.

On sabbatical and taking this time to wander and explore - explore the world and do some self-exploration. I love to travel, and I find that traveling to new places shakes me out of my comfort zone and gives me opportunities to learn and grow. I’m hoping to make hiking and exploring the outdoors a major part of my time off.

I’m a storyteller by training and love hearing people’s stories and histories of wherever I’m traveling. I enjoy running whenever I’m in a new part of the world to explore it from a different perspective.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Hoping to meet and connect with locals and fellow travelers to learn more about where I’m visiting, receive recommendations and to make new friends, whether that’s a friendship that spans a couple of days or many years.

I’ve been awed by the kindness and generosity of the majority of people on this app and it brings me hope that the world will can remain a welcoming place for all human beings.

Interests

Core interests: hiking, running, cafe hopping, reading, baked goods (especially croissants!), skincare, mental health, corny dad jokes, Cheetos

Other random interests: salsa dancing, the Olympics (winter and summer), cheese (used to volunteer at a cheese shop)

• books
• yoga
• pilates
• running
• meditation
• reading
• hiking
• outdoors
• croissants
• cafe hopping
• female empowerment

Music, Movies, and Books

Always a mix of serious and lighthearted. Some recent favorites:
Never have I ever (TV series)
The Mindy Project (TV)
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone (book)
Sapiens (book)
I love my kindle

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Advocated for women at my company to increase their health benefits

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach me how toPilates, English

Fluent in English, practicing my rusty Chinese, sharing laughs and conversations over a run, hike, or walk

Learning: salsa

Practicing: yoga, Mandarin Chinese, meditation

What I Can Share with Hosts

Being welcomed into someone’s home is an honor and it’s important for me to be a respectful guest.

I’d love to cook a meal or bake desserts together and am a great dishwasher (no electric dishwashers in New York apartments!). I’m happy to share my knowledge of Pilates and be a hiking/running/walking companion.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Cambodia, Chile, China, Costa Rica, France, Malawi, Myanmar, Namibia, Peru, Scotland, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, Tanzania, United Kingdom, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Denmark, Hong Kong, United States