Adventurous, gracious, and thoughtful, I love to explore and learn about other cultures. I moved to Istanbul and am trying to explore and write about other parts of Turkey.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet and learn about the locals and make new friends!

Interests

Culture, history, hiking, world affairs, yoga, food, live music, dancing, meeting local people

• arts
• fashion
• music festivals
• dancing
• yoga
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• live music
• hiking
• kayaking
• history
• journalism
• bars
• theatre
• museums
• meeting new people
• rafting
• vintage fashion
• raquetball

Music, Movies, and Books

Bluegrass, folk, rock, techno, classical, jazz, blues.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was embedded as a reporter with the Oregon National Guard during Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am clean and considerate, a lively conversationalist and a good friend. I think we all have something to learn from each other.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Costa Rica, Croatia, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, Scotland, Slovenia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Turkey, United States