Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To travel cheaply, meet new people, and see places through a local's eyes.

Interests

Listening and being listened to, hiking, impromptu singing, language learning, talking about linguistics, good stories, the art of wearing kimono, absorbing nature, smiling and making others smile. And above all, kindness and good food.

• arts
• singing
• dining
• traveling
• hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Josh Ritter, Gregory Alan Isakov, the Head and the Heart, the Weepies

Movies: Studio Ghibli Films

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My solo trip to Yakushima, Japan, is one of my most treasured memories. Breathtaking nature, challenging hikes (for both the body and mind), warm conversations in the hostel common room, and tidepool hot springs.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, France, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States