CURRENT MISSION

I just graduated with a Masters in Public Health, Nutrition with a specialty in Global Health from the University of California, Berkeley. I will be interning in at the World Health Organization's Headquarters for Noncommunicable Diseases this summer, and hoping to do a couple weeks of travel in Scotland and Ireland after my internship ends. I would love to hear your recommendations!

You can check out my food photography and stories at: http://www.sfeatsinsf.com/
@sfeatsinsf
@sfallon_sf

ABOUT ME

I am a San Francisco native, but an avid traveler who never goes anywhere without a stash of chocolate. I am very active and like biking, hiking, yoga, soccer and running. I've lived in Switzerland and went to college in San Diego, but there is no place like home. Whenever I get the chance I like to spend time in my edible garden, where I can read, relax, and think about what to cook for dinner. I lead food tours in San Francisco, so I love showing people the best places to grab a bite to eat!

PHILOSOPHY

"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrowmindedness."- Mark Twain

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I host when I can but often find myself on the road. I'm always happy to give recommendations and any any questions though! Growing up in SF I know a lot about the city :)

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've couchsurfed in Kawai'i (Hawaii), Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur (India), Bangkok, Chiang Mai (Thailand), Phnom Penh, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Beijing, Xian (China), Shanghai, Trujillo (Peru), Cajamarca (Peru) and Zushi (Japan). I've had the best experiences and hope to continue exploring the world and meet more fellow couch surfers.

I'm also constantly hosting in SF so my schedule is quite full! I love showing people my hometown and in turn love it when people can show me theirs.

Interests

Soccer, hot chocolate, beach runs, chocolate, photography, hiking, traveling, merry-making, my edible garden, bike riding, making dinner with friends

• culture
• photography
• environment
• dining
• cooking
• chocolate
• yoga
• running
• coach
• gardening
• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• soccer
• tourism
• tours
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Shantaram, A Tale of Two Cities, Three Cups of Tea, The Omnivore's Dilemma, Zeitoun, Colorless, Towers of Gold

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Quit my job and bought a one-way ticket to Asia

Teach, Learn, Share

I enjoy the company of people who like to try new things.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to share my California culture when I travel, whether that be through cooking a meal or sharing stories. I am also a food tour guide in San Francisco, so when my hosts come to visit me, I take them around and show them the best of the city!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Denmark, Peru, Switzerland, United States

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