Let's get this out of the way: I am full vaccinated - I've even had my booster shot! Have my QR-code to prove it. I am an adventurous, happy person. Have had the opportunity to see 35 different countries (5 continents - need to get to all 7!). I grew up in Texas and the Netherlands (my father was in the military). I have lived in several different states as well as Bangladesh.

I like to call myself a "cultural sponge" - I enjoy learning about cultures, traditions, foods, etc from other countries / areas. Love good food and good wine!

Some of my favorite places: Rio de Janiero, Stellenbosch, Tulum, Pokhara, Glacier National Park (Montana)....

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meet new people while I'm traveling!! I have friends/acquaintances all over the place!

Interests

International Travel- been to 35 countries, Cycling - Road, Gravel & MTB - used to race road, Hiking - love it! Best hike/trek - Anapurna Circuit in Nepal!

• music festivals
• fitness
• bodybuilding
• traveling
• cycling
• museums
• healthy cooking

Music, Movies, and Books

I am a fitness instructor - so I LOVE all types of music. EDM, Rock, Classical, Jazz, Hip Hop. My go-to is probably r&b and jazz. I played the cello when I was younger - orchestra geek! :-)

Movies: Shawshank Redemption, Palmeras de la Nieve, La vita è bella, Love Actually, Dead Poets Society....too many to name.

Books: the Tattooist of Auschwitz; Eat, Pray, Love; Orphan Train

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Shark Cage Diving in Gaansbaai, Western Cape -- South Africa. I will never see great white sharks the same.

Teach, Learn, Share

I was a cycling guide for a while- so can show you how to do some basic bike stuff and great with directions!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am clean/tidy - don't mind helping with chores around the house!

Countries I’ve Visited

Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Austria, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, El Salvador, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin (French part), Sint Maarten (Dutch part), South Africa, Sweden, Thailand, Ukraine, Vatican City State, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bangladesh, Netherlands, United States