I’m Rissa, she/her! Portland born, lover of the slower paced outdoorsy activities. I’ve traveled all over, but have so much to explore in my own backyard and around the US.

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Trying to make this work while in a pandemic! Whether I'm hosting you or you’re hosting me, let's communicate openly about Covid exposure and any symptoms. I'm sure we can find a work around if someone is sick.

You can also find me on Couchers, if you prefer!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meeting like-minded travelers, and resource sharing. Community is the antithesis of capitalism.

If I’m Hosting, one thing I ask is that you only bring vegan foods into the home. This is not a judgement or way to control your lifestyle, but a preference for the way I keep my home and kitchen that’s aligned with my values. If you can respect this boundary, please put “liberation for all beings” in your message. This also lets me know you read my profile :)

Interests

I love animals, am passionate about liberation 🇵🇸 , and live for vegan food. I’ve been striving to become more aware of the pleasures of life- watching a bird hop around, finding a bright red leaf on the ground, dancing with my partner in the kitchen, or buying hand crafted art things.

Andrew (he/him), my partner, often co-hosts with me and is my travel buddy. He enjoys hiking & camping, reading, kayaking, medieval & fantasy tv shows, and singer songwriter/classic rock/folk music. He’s a great cook, compassionate, and thoughtful. He’s also amazing at plant & tree identification.

• theater
• photography
• cooking
• baking
• movies
• reading
• art
• dance
• feminism
• comedy
• animals and nature
• abolition

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Matt and Kim, alt-J, Khalid, Cigarettes After Sex, Frank Ocean, Pink Floyd, 2000s emo...

Recent watches: Where the Crawdad's Sing, While You Were Sleeping, and Being John Malkovich.

Recent reads: What happened to you?, We do this till we free us, Letters to a young poet, and Your body is not an apology.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked the dangerously sheer cliffs of Angels Landing (UT, usa ) before it was temporarily shut down due to safety concerns 😱

Teach, Learn, Share

As a host, I can give you tips on the best places to visit and eat in Portland. I can give you hiking/nature suggestions. My schedule can be busy, but I’d love to chat over a cup of tea or a meal. Once in a while I am able to take surfers on a mini adventure.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A vegan home cooked meal, or a goodie from Portland. I’d love to walk your dog, or even pet sit!

Countries I’ve Visited

Antigua and Barbuda, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Hungary, Italy, Jamaica, Netherlands, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, United States