I am down to earth, creative, social, independent, open-minded, curious, adventurous, and happy. Equal parts youthful freespirit and responsible adult.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love interacting with the international traveling community; I love the conversations and perspectives and connections. I love open minded people, and good conversation. I also love budget friendly travel.

Interests

dancefloors, oceans, airports, libraries, mtn peaks, new cities...

• writing
• contemporary art
• photography
• burningman
• picnic
• partying
• clubbing
• traveling
• live music
• hiking
• backpacking
• beaches
• nature
• plants
• waterfalls
• biking
• disco
• exploring
• teaching languages
• sunsets
• virtual reality
• hammock
• vinyl records
• hoop dancing

Music, Movies, and Books

UK dance music~ wild, weird, percussive, cathartic, Disco, funk, soul! Brazilian music, minimal house, techno, ambient, Joanna Newsom, and Neil Young; Call Me By Your Name; One Hundred Years of Solitude

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I brought 18 high school students to Bogotá Colombia for the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates. I’ve ridden my bike through the German countryside and from Sayville NY to Montauk Point. I’ve been a Rotary youth exchange student: Brasil 2004-2005 I’ve guided a tour of 50+ exchange students to the west coast of the U.S I finally began solo traveling in 2019 and I don’t know how I’ll ever be able to stop.

2020-21- I was accepted as Fulbright Teacher for Global Classrooms program participant.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you some hoop dancing tricks and show you the beauty of the Hudson Valley and Catskills. I am a lifelong learner so teach me anything; I love history.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Fun facts, laughter, poems, songs, music recommendations, dance moves. I will happily tidy your home!

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Iceland, Italy, Kosovo, Macedonia, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, Paraguay, Portugal, Saint Martin (French part), Serbia, Sint Maarten (Dutch part), Spain, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Albania, Brazil, United States