I recently moved from New York City to a small town just outside of Lisbon, Portugal. I am currently a dual citizen in Portugal and the US and am working on getting my Italian citizenship this year as well! I'm so fortunate to come from a multicultural background that gives me access to opportunities for travel, cultural exchange, while I connect to my roots and ancestry.

Currently, I am a yoga teacher, astrologer, and reiki practitioner volunteering at a retreat center and, after being in Portugal for 6 months, I decided it was time to start traveling again. This will be my first real solo travel through Europe, but I am no stranger to the region or the solo travel scene!

I love hiking, cities, swimming, personal development, as many documentaries as I can possibly watch, and all things witchy, spiritual, and psychic, and living a mindful and intentional life. I love movies and TV shows and, when I have the time, love to go out to the see the latest film. In particular, I love Wes Anderson movies, anything artistic and/or biographical, or a good mystery!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

For me, traveling and living like a local is the quickest way to understanding the culture of the region I'm visiting. I love to connect with people from a heart-centered space as they open their homes up to me. In return, I can guarantee great conversation, a listening ear, willingness to explore new activities, and real connection and friendship. Not to mention, I am happy to offer you any of the services I provide. This way I can learn a little bit of your world if you're interested in learning anything about mine!

Interests

• singing
• architecture
• documentaries
• organic food
• yoga
• meditation
• politics
• reading
• painting
• podcasts
• hiking
• swimming
• agriculture
• art history
• history
• art
• food
• personal development
• film
• astrology
• reiki
• nonfiction
• vintage
• environmental justice
• environmentalism
• journaling
• organic farming
• kundalini yoga
• gender equality
• secondhand
• food politics
• art deco

Music, Movies, and Books

Hozier is most probably my favorite artist. My ex-partner and I were traveling through Vienna, Austria and found out he was having a concert at the time we were visiting the city and we just needed to go see him perform live. It was definitely an experience I'll never forget. I'm also a sucker for thriller films. Anything centered around true crime or cults has got my attention. When I have time to read, however, I love reading psychology/self help books, books on politics and anthropology or fantasy!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Camped out in Acadia National Park and hiked Cadillac Mountain in Maine!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher, practicing astrologer, Reiki practitioner, and have background in gardening, social media management, animal care, cooking for large groups of people. I also have worked in food service for 7 years (on and off) and non-profit fundraising.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Guatemala, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Portugal, United States