I am a recent graduate student from Boston, Massachusetts who is addicted to travel, meeting new people and learning their stories. I love to relax over a nice coffee or a drink and just soak in new environments. I'm very laid back and happy to adapt myself around my hosts when needed. I'm a tip-toeing expert, and (bonus!) I don't snore :)

I'm currently writing on voluntarism organizations for a travel blog, so my work will take me to a lot of new places, and with luck, it'll happen often.

I'm also quite active, so I love to find new places to walk around--or rent a bike, jump in a kayak---and see a new city from every point of view that I can. My favorite activity is swimming, and I teach students of all ages in Boston while I am not writing. I'm happy give free lessons to my hosts!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because Netflix can only tell us so much about the outside world.

Interests

Swimming, photography, languages (I'm slowly but surely expanding my list, but so far I have learned enough Spanish, French, German and Persian and Mandarin to survive in the world), travel, new sights and new experiences.

• writing
• photography
• dancing
• recipes
• wine
• beer
• coffee
• drinking
• traveling
• blogging
• cycling
• hiking
• kayaking
• swimming
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

That's a hard one. I have a mind where old favorites lie, but it's safe to say my favorite music includes TV on the Radio and Stromae; movies are mainly Wes Anderson and Coen Brothers films.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was in a car accident and lost part of my left hand. It's been almost 6 years and I've never let one day get away from me. Runner, swimmer, biker, dancer, rock climber, mountain hiker, multi-tasker. Life happens, man.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Travel tips, great cupcake recipes and probably a few things about the US if anyone desires to travel this way.

I can make wool scarves in under 30 minutes if it's cold outside. I also have a knowledge for beer and wine (not that I can compete with european countries of course, but I'll hold my own).

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, England, Fiji, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States