***We don't tend to plan very far in advance so requests more than 1-2 weeks before your arrival can't be confirmed until closer to the date.

Last minute requests OK.***

•Please read my "Why I'm on Couchsurfing: Hosting" section before requesting a couch•

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Hello, Bonjour ! I'm an American living in Paris, France since 2013, currently doing my PhD in biochemistry.

I can be quite energetic or pretty chill; just depends on what we are doing and the time of day!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm new to couchsurfing so don't be scared of my lack of hosting/surfing references. I've surfed once and have just begun hosting some :)

SURFING: I'm looking to meet fun, open-minded people while traveling for some adventures, good company and to get to know the city from the locals' point of view!

HOSTING: I'm happy to share my experiences in Paris with you and to hear about your travels and your life at home. If you are vegan I would love to hear about your experiences surrounding your attitudes and those of the people around you!

I am not looking to be a hostel - if I accept you or seek you out it's because I would like to have an exchange with you! I work late so if you are here during the week I would like to at least grab a drink or make dinner with you... If you are here during the weekend I may be more free to explore the city or go bouldering with you. I am unable to host you for more than 2-3 nights so please do not ask for more. Please take this into consideration when contacting me - to show me you've read this add in the word DECLIC to your request.

Je ne veux pas être une auberge de jeunesse - si je t'accepte ou te j'écris c'est parce que j'aimerais avoir une exchange avec toi ! Je travaille tard donc si tu es là dans la semaine j'aimerais au moins prendre un verre ou faire à manger avec toi... Si tu es là le week-end je pourrais être plus libre pour visiter un peu la ville ou faire du bloc avec toi. Je ne pourrais pas vous accueillir pour plus de 2 à 3 nuits donc ce n'est pas la peine de demander de rester plus ! Stp prends ça en compte quand tu me contactes - pour me montrer que tu as lu cette paragraphe mettre le mot DÉCLIC dans ta demande.

Interests

Love traveling, taking photos, going to concerts/festivals, COOKING (also eating), laughing, exploring new places, rock climbing, biking, paragliding, food-based medicine...

• cats
• photography
• concerts
• music festivals
• cooking
• baking
• vegetarian
• yoga
• traveling
• bouldering
• electronic music
• cycling
• hiking
• rock climbing
• paragliding
• animation
• science
• personal development
• vegetarianism
• biking
• health
• veganism
• french
• vegan cooking

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm pretty open new types of music - as long as there's some emotion in it I'm down!

Some favorites -
Electronic-ish: Gramatik / Electric Guest / Alt-J / The Black Keys / Odesza / Purity Ring / CHVRCHES / Thylacine
Rock-ish: The Strokes / The National / The Tallest Man On Earth / Bon Iver \ Explosions in the Sky
Rap: Kendrick Lamar

I also enjoy Senegalese music, Oldies, and most everything you can play...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Made a stop-motion animation video that got over 1,5 million views on Youtube

What I Can Share with Hosts

English / French

Photography basics

Vegan cooking and/or baking !

Countries I’ve Visited

Algeria, Austria, Canada, England, Gambia, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Taiwan, Tunisia

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Senegal, United States