On a quest to see the world! :)

Raised in the U.S., but a lover of all cultures. I've taught English in Malaysia, Taiwan, and India, studied in Chicago, New York, and Paris, and worked in Shanghai and Istanbul. I love backpacking, music festivals, hiking/trekking, and meeting people from all over.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Traveling is all about the people you meet! I love couchsurfing because it's such a great way to make new friends and explore local life. Once I'm settled down, I hope to return the favor to other travelers.

Interests

Books, backpacking, music festivals, cultural exchange, trying new foods (the spicier the better!), dancing, hiking/trekking, sailing, island life, going off the beaten path.

• music festivals
• running
• reading
• socializing
• hiking
• sailing
• volunteering
• learning new things
• edm

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite authors: Margaret Atwood, Kurt Vonnegut, Chuck Palahniuk, Jonathan Safran Foer, Nicole Krauss, Chang Rae-Lee.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Summiting Mount Doom (Mount Ngauruhoe) from Lord of the Rings.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories, laughter, good times. :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Macao, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Romania, Scotland, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, France, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, Turkey, United States