Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love traveling, and hosting (when I can). I had some great experiences with informal couch surfing when I backpacked through South America, and think it's a great way to meet people and see new places.

Interests

• writing
• cooking
• coding
• sports
• volunteering
• adventure travel
• travel
• biking
• startups

Music, Movies, and Books

My guilty music pleasure is cheesy pop music, though I enjoy most anything apart from rap. You’ll almost always find me singing with the windows down whenever I’m in the car.

I missed out on all the major TV shows and movies the past couple years, living abroad without access to Hulu and such. So I can’t talk to you about the Walking Dead or Stranger things—sorry! While movies are nice once in a while, I’d prefer to be outside nine times out of ten!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

After grad school, I quit my nonprofit job to move to Peru and run an educational exchange NGO. During the rainy season in Peru, I left Arequipa and went on a backpacking adventure that led me to swim with pink dolphins in the Amazon river, hike to Machu Picchu, road-tripp through the Chilean desert, hike in Patagonia, and explore the Bolivian salt flats. It was incredible to say the least.

Teach, Learn, Share

I speak multiple languages, which I'm always happy to share. I can teach you how to cook soul food, how to code, or simply share some really cool stories! I would love to learn how to make local dishes (can you tell I’m a foodie?), share stories, and learn about my host’s favorite hidden gems in their cities. I’m quite adventurous, and I would be excited if a host wanted to join me on various activities during my trip.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share a plethora of exciting travel stories and good old southern hospitality! I would also love to cook some southern food for you (or cook together), and I can definitely teach you some English (I used to be an ESL teacher) if you like.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, Haiti, Italy, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Peru, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, Venezuela

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States