I grew up in a rural town in Michigan, but I've been working as an English Teaching Assistant in Spain for the past four years. I've lived in Granada, Extremadura, Madrid, Almería, and now I'm in Sevilla. I am an extroverted introvert, so I love to meet new people, but I also love solo traveling. I’ve seen a lot of Europe over the past couple of years and I really value the people that I meet on every trip. They’re always what makes traveling worth it for me! There’s nothing better than opening your world view with new cultures and varying perspectives.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love travelling and I usually travel solo, so it's nice to meet up with like-minded travelers and locals when in a new place so that you can experience something off the beaten path.

Interests

The most prominent one would be animals. I especially love dogs. I'm an avid traveler and I enjoy trying different foods from the places I visit. Additionally, I grew up in a very picturesque part of Michigan and spending time in the outdoors is important to me.

• animals
• architecture
• festivals
• environment
• cooking
• beer
• desserts
• yoga
• drinking
• traveling
• live music
• hiking
• kayaking
• camping
• biology
• economics
• languages
• language exchange
• beaches
• rivers
• eating
• ukulele
• food
• nature
• forests
• waterfalls
• farming
• castles
• monuments
• bonfires
• cider
• evolution
• sharing experiences
• palaces
• sharing moments

Music, Movies, and Books

Any Hayao Miyazaki or Tomm Moore animated film. Also “Stardust.” I’m currently reading “Origin” by Dan Brown.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I swam with manatees in Florida!

Teach, Learn, Share

I know 5 words in Filipino and I’ve been known to make Spanish tortilla.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm always down to practice languages (I’m still working on Spanish), get tea or a drink, try some local foods, take a day-trip to some cool monument or natural feature, or simply have some nice chats. I am open-minded and easy-going and I love connecting with people while traveling.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States