I'm from the U.S. but I moved to Australia on a work/holiday visa in May 2015. I left my corporate HR job to travel. I was studying wine and living life as a nomad. After my Australia visa ended, I came home to the states. I just moved to Northern California to work at a winery in Napa in August 2016. I live in San Francisco now and still work in the wine industry.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm always interested in making new friends. I want to learn about your culture and your story! I also did an amazing road trip through Couch Surfing, so it's a really cool website. I originally joined, though, because I need somewhere to stay while I'm traveling other than hostels because the costs are really adding up. I am seeing that there are WAY more benefits to it than that, though! Once I have a permanent home somewhere, I will definitely welcome couch surfers!

Interests

Travel, wine, running, festivals, concerts, all things fun :)

• culture
• concerts
• festivals
• wine
• running
• traveling
• blogging
• surfing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: alternative rock, indie pop
Movies: romantic comedies, action, adventure (Man on Fire is my favorite movie)
Books: I love to read! "What I was doing while you were breeding" is my current favorite because it describes some parts of my current life

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Saw the northern lights in Iceland

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share my travel and personal development experiences as I continue this adventure. I have a blog about what I'm doing: http://rachescapes.com

I love hearing other people's stories and learning about new cultures. My favorite way to learn is through experience.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A fun night out if you want to join me! I'm friendly, I love meeting new people, and I can teach you about wine if you'd like!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Czech Republic, England, France, Iceland, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, England, Italy, United States