American, raised in Alaska. After living in Ethiopia as a volunteer for two years became fascinated with foreign culture and the enlightenment that cultural exchange inspires.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I travel to learn. Profound and meaningful experiences are difficult to find when staying in hotels isolated from other travelers. Hostels allow for fascinating exchanges with other travelers but couchsurfing is unique in that you can learn more about the country from the local people.

Interests

Podcasts, cooking, hiking, music, experience sharing, local traditions, trying new foods, cats, candy, traveling

• cats
• cooking
• traveling
• podcasts
• music
• hiking
• backpacking
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

I like most of them. I can't with the scary ones though.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Eaten raw beef.

Teach, Learn, Share

The length of your forearm is the same length as your foot. #themoreyouknow

What I Can Share with Hosts

Crazy Peace Corps stories. My smile. Perspectives on life and culture in the US.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, China, Cuba, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, France, Greece, Hungary, Iraq, Jordan, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, Palestine, Panama, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ethiopia, Jordan, Ukraine, United States