Adventurer & Dog Lover & Hiker

I quit my professional job in June to travel around the world for a while.

Generally an adventurer and explorer; I'm outgoing, active, and good natured but always love a lazy day. I'm into cycling and hiking, and have recently gotten into rock-climbing (I bouldered first outdoor V2+ at the beginning of June, it was a 25-30 ft climb!). I'm normally up for anything, whether a night of dancing, a stretchy yoga class, exploring a city, an art museum, or hiking to some hidden hot springs.

I'm also a passionate dog lover and have a corgi and golden who are living back in DC. I enjoy cooking and can make a mean mac & cheese.

You can check out my adventures on Instagram @bearah.essentials or read about my travels and close encounters with bears at bearahessentials.com

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Travelling around the world and want to get to know areas from locals.

Interests

• writing
• cheese
• reading
• live music
• hiking
• rock climbing
• urban exploration
• eating
• mountain biking
• nature
• exploring
• road biking

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Lucy Dacas, Skinny Lister, Bishop Briggs, Chet Faker

Books: anything by Bill Bryson, Carlos Ruiz Zafon, Murakami, Nick Hornby, and Lonely Planet

Movies: it's been a while since i've caught a movie...i do like game of thrones as well as parks and rec!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Blew up my steady life to answer the call of adventure

Teach, Learn, Share

How to organize (god, so boring)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Great mac & cheese, a beer, and a good laugh

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, Finland, France, Guatemala, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Russian Federation, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States