I have been robbed in 3 different countries, gotten food poisoning too many times to count, and once accidentally ordered "penis soup" in Spanish (oops.) When I travel somewhere, it's almost always because I've done a lot of research on the country and am really passionate about understanding its history, culture, and politics. I want to understand things from the perspective of people that live there, not just journalists and teachers.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing has had a profound impact on not just the way that I travel, but also on the way that I learn about different cultures, process global events, and engage with people of varied backgrounds.

I have been shown so much kindness by couchsurfing hosts, and now that I have my own place, I would like to give back by hosting when possible.

Interests

- Backpacking, running, photography, pretty much anything active.

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:
Me Talk Pretty One Day; Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim; and pretty much everything else by David Sedaris
Principles, Ray Dalio
Confessions of an Economic Hitman, Bill Perkins
Dark Market, Misha Glenny

Music:
Kendrick Lamar
Modest Mouse
Residente/Calle 13
Zeca Baleiro
Juanes
Shakira
Peter Gabriel
Би 2 (Bi-2)
Грибы (Griby)
Мияги (MiyaGi)

Movies/TV Shows:
Tambien la Lluvia
Mr. Robot
The Americans
How I Met Your Mother
Gossip Girl (yes, really)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Outran a gang in a favella (10/10 do not recommend.)

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach:
Swimming Lessons: was a swim instructor and lifeguard for like 6 years and love sharing one of my favorite hobbies with others.

Learn:
Would like to learn how to surf, rock climb, and do a handstand at some point, so bonus points if you can teach me :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a pretty decent chef, adventure buddy, and wingwoman.

Countries I’ve Visited

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, England, France, Georgia, Ireland, Japan, Russian Federation, Spain, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Cambodia, Kazakhstan, United States