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Overview

  • 15 references 9 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning French
  • 35, Female
  • Member since 2010
  • Motorcycle journalist
  • BA in Global Studies, BA in Political Science from Arizon...
  • From Phoenix, AZ, USA
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

18,000 miles solo from Vancouver to Ushuaia on my motorcycle!

ABOUT ME

I went to Africa summer 2010 for two months with an NGO that focuses on women's development, and agriculture sustainability. I am really excited to start traveling and living. I love meeting new people and experiencing different cultures and lifestyles.

I went to Europe summer of 2011 and met some of the most amazing people ever through couch surfing. I had some of the most incredible experiences of my life. After leaving Paris, I flew to San José, Costa Rica and did an internship in a tiny town called Mastatal. I was working on a permaculture farm.

I am interested opening an international bicycle cooperative that uses lowtech bio systems to reduce poverty in developing countries.

PHILOSOPHY

I am in total control of where my life goes, why not go somewhere really fucking awesome?

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've mostly been participating as a surfer and community member.

I've been hosted in New York and Paris :)

I've hosted only two people, and if more would come to Arizona, I would definitely host more.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I LOVE CouchSurfing. This is how I make friends. Host me for longer than 2 nights and we are best friends. I make a huge effort to stay in touch with my hosts because I've gotten so close to them. I love my Paris host, my host from New York was equally awesome, and the people in Telluride were so friendly! I wouldn't travel any other way. They people you get to meet and learn and grow from... I love it. I'm relying on CSing a lot to get me through my next trip.

Interests

I love to snowboard. I love environmental sustainability. I am really interested in human rights and global governance. I like to bike a lot. I love motorcycles.

  • human rights
  • motorcycles
  • traveling
  • cycling
  • surfing
  • snowboarding
  • agriculture

Music, Movies, and Books

I like a wide range of music. I'm always looking for new music.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have traveled in Togo and Ghana and the people I met there were some of the most fantastic and amazing people I have ever experienced. The kindness and hospitality I experienced there was incredible. I love Togo with all my heart and I can't wait to go back.

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, Ghana, Togo

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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