I working west of Boston, but love to travel both domestically and internationally. I'm a big fan of hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, and other activities, but enjoy learning the ins and outs of new cities and regions. I grew up on the west coast in central California.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to travel and meet new people while I do. I think couchsurfing is a great way to meet and really get to know open-minded people and be able to take full advantage of their local knowledge of their favorite places to go and eat!

Interests

• tattoos
• wine
• beer
• motorcycles
• reading
• music
• hiking
• backpacking
• kayaking
• windsurfing
• camping
• surfing
• skiing
• snowboarding
• soccer
• biology
• ultimate frisbee
• frisbee
• antiques
• maps
• paddleboarding
• breweries
• venezuela

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - Huge fan of reggae, country, and folk music, and in a past-life lover of rap/hip-hop. Love learning about new artists and genres.

Movies - Disney-Pixar movies. Marvel. Post-apocalyptic. Suspense. Action.

Books - non-fiction: historical events, nature, macro-biology, environment, astronomy, etc.
fiction: suspense, psychological thrill, post-apocolyptic

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I caught one of the world's deadliest spiders (Brazilian Wandering Spider, a.k.a. Banana Spider) while in the Amazon Rainforest in Ecuador... I misidentified it as a tarantula (mostly harmless), and attempted to catch it in a small Tupperware container with my bare hands. Luckily, it worked! I avoided a bite, held the spider to show my mates, then released it. A bite would have caused severe pain, possible paralysis, possible coma, and possible extended and painful erection! XD

Teach, Learn, Share

I have a vast knowledge and library of music. I actively play guitar. I can teach you how to skip a rock on water (9 skips is my max!). I was a mapmaker for a year, and would love to share my knowledge of spatial awareness. I'm wilderness first aid certified and can teach you things I know about backcountry safety and emergency response. Always trying to learn more so I can share with others!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a fresh college graduate paying off student loans, so I don't have a lot to share... but I am in a small postcard sharing group. Whenever I travel to new and/or exciting places, I'd love to send postcards to former hosts and vice versa!

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Belgium, Belize, Canada, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, England, France, Guadeloupe, Mexico, Scotland, Venezuela, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ecuador, United Kingdom, United States