I'm currently doing my year abroad in Paris, studying political sciences and humanities. I'm an open-minded and easy going person, and I love cultural exchanges especially through food! I grew up in the Midwest of the United States - Iowa - where I went to school across from a corn field... but then I've also lived in the concrete jungles of the Orient - Hong Kong. For the past years I've been based in Taipei for my studies.
I'm in love with nature, I love surfing, hiking, and anything outdoors! I also write a lot - I have a blog which I've been managing for about 2 years. Photography (especially film photography) is also another hobby of mine!

Interests

Random interests include art, analog photography, women empowerment, social entrepreneurship, cultural studies, international affairs, journaling, languages, dancing

I love the outdoors - i surf a bit and hike a lot. I'm really sporty and active and would never say no to a trip to the mountains or the sea!
I also write a lot and have a blog on which i am trying to do storytelling with words and photos.

• books
• photography
• traveling
• music
• cycling

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

went into the secret undergrounds of Paris (with WW2 bunkers, quarries and ossuaries. a bit spooky but the biggest history lesson i've ever experienced!)

also, met the Pope in Vatican city's St. Peter's Basilica.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Love of cooking, my stories of traveling and simply living in different countries, some random history and facts about Paris!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Croatia, Estonia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, United States