Hi, I'm McKinley! I'm a Kentucky girl living in Austin, Texas. In college I studied Spanish, International Studies, and Public relations. I grew up in Northern Kentucky, right across the Ohio River from Cincinnati.

I fall in love with different cultures and countries every day. I am happiest when I am traveling and experiencing new places. I'm passionate about exploring the world around me and learning about different cultures.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on Couchsurfing to enrich my travel experience by meeting locals and learning about how they see their city!

Interests

Reading, writing, hiking, exploring, music, language, dogs, food

• dogs
• writing
• dining
• reading
• traveling
• music
• hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: The 1975, Bastille, Ben Howard, Jack Johnson, Johnnyswim, Andrew Belle, Evan Craft, Nicky Jam

Movies: Spiderman, Star Wars, Pride & Prejudice, Time Traveler's Wife

Books: The Chronicles of Narnia, Pride and Prejudice, Water For Elephants, Harry Potter

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I got to climb multiple volcanoes during my semester in Costa Rica!

Teach, Learn, Share

I believe that travel isn't always pretty but I also believe it's the only thing you can buy that makes you richer.

I'm always willing to share stories and listen to others' experiences because I strongly believe in the importance of human connection.

I want to be in a state of constant growth, always learning without ceasing.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm always neat and organized and I'm eager to learn about your city! I'd love to listen to your adventures and share my own.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Panama, Spain, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, Spain, United States