I somehow survived graduate school, stumbled out of it and jumped on a plane to Incheon with the Fulbright Program. After two marvelous years teaching at an all girls high school, I am moving ahead full force with my life and onto new pastures. One of my hobbies is traveling and learning about the different cultures of the world. My most recent trip has been to Nepal, where I learned about Buddhism, the different cultural groups, and trade between Nepal/Tibet/India/China.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am looking to meet interesting people and expand my understanding of different areas. I believe travel is essential to opening one's worldview-- but it is the relationships with locals and people you meet that truly shape how you grow during your trip. I want to grow and help others grow, so here I am!

Interests

• cooking
• reading
• painting
• hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I listen to anything from Kpop to rap... from GDragon to Beyonce.
Movies: Spotlight, Imitation Game, all the Marvel films (guilty pleasure), Studio Ghibli films
Books: The Great Gatsby, Handmaiden's Tale, A Thousand Splendid Suns, The Hobbit

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once learned how to cook lok lak in a Cambodian forest surrounded by banana trees. I was successful and did not burn the food!

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Japanese/Korean language
Learn: About the local area, its local culture
Share: Recipes, stories, wine

What I Can Share with Hosts

I know how to cook foods from most of the countries I have visited because I always take cooking classes there! I can give you great recommendations on saving money while traveling and how to find hidden gems that most tourists don't know about.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Canada, China, France, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Nepal, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, South Korea