I'm a 24 year old born&raised Chicagoan. The food, the architecture, and the parks are some of the best in the world (fact, not a biased opinion!). I am very grateful to grow up in a city where different ethnic groups are celebrated and encouraged to express their backgrounds.

Because of this, I have always been eager to learn about other cultures. Travel is in my blood, and curiosity for the unknown keeps me moving. There was not a doubt in my mind that I would move to another country after completing my Bachelors. Thanks to my long-lived obsession for the beautiful Latino culture, I heard South America calling my name. I packed my bags and taught English and in the breathtaking city of Buenos Aires for 8 months. Now, I'm in Santa Marta Colombia doing the same thing in a more tropical, tranqui setting :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Well, the best way to get to know a culture is through the locals. I have little experience "couchsurfing", but have surfed many a couches (or floors) of friends, friends of friends, family friends, etc. I know many people who rave over couchsurfing, and I'm eager to begin my journey.

Interests

All those visually appealing things - photography, interior design, architecture, fashion, maps.

The overwhelming sensation of experiencing live music.

Sustainability. Meditation. Spirituality. Yoga. The galaxy.

Animal lover, with emphasis on Elephants and my 3-year-old boxer Hendrix.

Food: Spending hours in the kitchen cooking and dancing with a bottle of wine. Learning about a culture through their cuisine. Sampling food around the world. Combining flavors that arn't supposed to work.

• animals
• culture
• architecture
• design
• interior design
• fashion
• photography
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• yoga
• meditation
• traveling
• music
• live music
• boxing
• cartography
• parks

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Went head on into the waterfalls of Iguazu while a ferocious storm brewed right above us

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm the oldest of 5 children, so teaching and sharing are among the characteristics that come naturally to me. I come with open arms to share my culture, cook a meal for you, or simply enjoy a glass of wine and dancing.

I also am currently teaching English in Santa Marta and can share my language to those interested.

My Spanish is not exactly where I envisioned it being at this point. If you could teach me, help me, simply practice with me-- anything! :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Croatia, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Slovenia, Spain, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, Colombia, Italy, United States