Last July I left my job at a human rights NGO where I was a program manager to travel! Over the summer and fall I backpacked around Europe, mostly staying in hostels but I had an amazing couch surfing experience. Now, I'm in Chile and am hoping to do more! I love getting to meet new people, and I am really trying to learn Spanish while here.

I'm a Trump-hating American, Friend of the Pod, lover of books and food.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm embarking on an undetermined period of travel. I'm hoping to try farming, hostels, airbnb, couchsurfing, etc. as different ways to travel during this time period. I think couchsurfing is a super unique way to meet people and get to know a new place. I'd be very excited to get some insider tips!

Interests

• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• snorkeling
• swimming
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:
I Was Told to Come Alone, A Little Life, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? Bossy Pants, Harry Potter Series, Ken Follett Books, A Streetcar Named Desire, A Thousand Splendid Suns, The Red Tent, Sarah's Key, The Princess Bride, We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy, The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration Into the Wonder of Consciousness

Movies:
Little Miss Sunshine, When Harry Met Sally, The Breakfast Club, Say Anything, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, The Lion King, The Avengers, Call Me By Your Name

Music:
The Killers, The Beatles, Journey, Beyonce, The Pogues, Simon and Garfunkel, The Lumineers, Anything Lin Manuel Miranda creates, Lorde, Frank Sinatra, Lady Gaga, The National, Panic! At the Disco, Bon Iver,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I co-officiated the marriage my two best friends this year! Not sure how well my credentials hold up outside of the States, but I'm hoping to not get rusty!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a decent(ish) cook and would be happy to make dinner one night! Vegetarian or pescatarian cooking is mostly my specialty but definitely not limited to just that style.

I also love a good conversation. About books, the current time, politics, history. I'm happy to learn from you and see what I can share from my perspective.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Macedonia, Palestine, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Jordan, United States