I am a student from the Midwest United States. I am a photographer, a writer, and most recently, a filmmaker. I run a blog called ISTUMBL, which I use to inspire other students in the Midwest to travel. Where I'm from, people don't really travel that much. Travel is my passion. So I try to encourage/educate others who might not think traveling is affordable.

I'm an avid reader and a big fan of hiking and camping! I've been to half a dozen National Parks so far, and I'm excited to add more to the list!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on Couchsurfing because I learned a while ago that travel is so much more than seeing places, it's about meeting people.

Interests

Film, photography, literature, hiking, camping, and of course, traveling!

• writing
• books
• literature
• photography
• cooking
• running
• traveling
• socializing
• blogging
• hiking
• camping
• parks
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Fleet Foxes, Band of Horses, Evening Hymns, Bon Iver.

Movies: Away We Go, American Beauty, Maidentrip, Into the Wild.

Books: Into the Wild, The Bell Jar, This Side of Paradise, The Man Who Quit Money

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

-Spent New Years Eve in Paris
-Hiked 55 miles straight overnight over the Pyrenees Mountains
-Flown entirely around the world

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach photography skills, and I've taught English in two different countries. I also can help with Spanish.

I'd love to share travel stories! Please!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook dinner! I can take some family portraits in a nearby park! And I'd love to exchange some travel stories! Ooh! And a book swap! I'd love to swap a book!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Cambodia, Canada, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Jordan, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States