ABOUT ME
I'm a freelance travel writer and ESL teacher based in Washington, DC. I love to explore new places, and if that includes new cities and countries, even better. By day, I teach international students from all over the world and get a glimpse of their country and culture. It's very exciting when I am able to actually visit their country and discuss various experiences. In addition to traveling, I enjoy museums, visiting art galleries, trying out new eateries, learning new languages and dancing.

CURRENT MISSION
Two years ago, I was bored with my routine life, so I decided to pack up and move to Japan, a lifelong dream of mine. I spent a year teaching and soaking up the language, culture, history and peculiarities that make up this wonderful place. Now, I am on a mission to travel the world!!

Working on it 😉

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I spent a year living in Osaka, Japan where I relied on couchsurfers to show me around the city. I also met up with couchsurfers in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Kobe, Japan. These experiences have opened me up to meeting new people while traveling and getting an authentic, local perspective not found in most guidebooks. I am now back in Washington, DC, and have had the opportunity to meet up with surfers and give them personal tours of DC, ranging from hyper-tourist activities (can anyone say Ben's Chili Bowl?) to local spots and tips on traveling through the city. I would love to meet more people traveling through my city as well as meet up with and be hosted by people in other countries.

Interests

Traveling, languages, creative writing, indie films, home design, jewelry, anything repurposed, adventure, boutique shopping, and museums.

• culture
• writing
• design
• photography
• shopping
• traveling
• blogging
• freelancing
• history
• languages
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

I absorb travel memoirs! Especially ones with funny travel stories. I'm also a die-hard Harry Potter fan. I've read all 8 books! I love reading biographies and fiction. I love all types of music but lean toward neo-soul and I watch mostly independent films.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I taught English in Osaka, Japan

Teach, Learn, Share

All kinds of people! But especially adventurous and creative types/artists, writers, musicians, etc.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share info about Washington, DC, including where to go, what to do, its history and culture.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Panama, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, Italy, Japan, United States