Hi there! My name is Sarah. I have been living and working in beautiful Aotearoa/ New Zealand for the last six years, but have spent most of my life in the good 'ol friendly Midwest of the United States. I have an insatiable travel bug and spend a fair amount of time daydreaming about the next weekend adventure or overseas travel. I love being outside and feel the best when I am out hiking/tramping, rock climbing, skiing, cycling or mountaineering. Nature is my happy place. When I am not outside, I work as a cancer genetic counselor. I love meeting new people and learning about and exploring new places and cultures.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

In my experience, one of the best ways to really see a new place is in the company of a local. Therefore, I'd love to both share and receive local knowledge while traveling.

I will be traveling Europe for 7 weeks in March/April 2019.

Interests

Climbing, hiking, skiing, yoga, podcasts, surfing, mountaineering, coffee, and sharing a good laugh.

• coffee
• yoga
• traveling
• podcasts
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• mountaineering
• surfing
• skiing
• rock climbing
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

I think the best word to describe my taste in all of these things is: eclectic. I love reading historical and science fiction books, but also love stories about adventure! I listen to a whole range of music, but some of my all-time favorites include: Neil Young, James Taylor, Bon Iver, and John Mayer. I love finding new artists and attending live concerts every now and then.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Camped on a snow plateau in Mt Cook National Park in New Zealand. Shortly after setting up the tent, gale force winds ripped through the valley and I was certain the tent and its belongings would be strewn as far the eye could see. Fortunately, that didn't happen. I didn't get much sleep, but in the morning woke to one of the most beautiful sunrises next to New Zealand's tallest peak, Aoraki/Mt Cook. It was one of the first mountain trips I had, and safe to say it got me hooked!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Sweden, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, United States