Hi, I am Ashley and I'm planning a road trip with my 4-month puppy, Ollie, for the first time! It will be quite a challenge, but I am excited about adventures with her.

I haven't traveled that much for two years due to my work and the pandemic. As I am starting a new phase of my life, I will go on a trip this summer as much as I can.

So far, I've traveled to more than 25 countries by myself. I've met so many good people through CS, so I am returning to CS even though this platform becomes a paid service.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

In 2009, while traveling in Turkey, I learned about this website from a nice CS host whom I met on the street. While I was staying at the Turkish CS host's house for 3 days, I could learn about the local cultures, food, people, and cities which I would never know if I were traveling alone.

Then, during my another trip to Bangkok in 2010, I also met another CS member on the street and we had a great conversation. So, based on these "accidental" meetings with wonderful CS members, I could have good impressions of CS.

In 2011, while I was studying in Amsterdam, I used CS for meeting local people and it was so nice to meet and talk with them.

In 2016, three Couchsurfing members and I went on a road trip for 4 days and traveled from Los Angeles to Arizona (Grand Canyon) and Las Vegas.

In 2018, I went hiking & camping in Quebec, Canada with a wonderful French girl that I met through Couchsurfing.

So, every people whom I met from CS gave me great memory, and that's why I am using this website!

Interests

Travel, Outdoor Sports, Running, Maintaining a (both physically and mentally) healthy life, Psychology, EDM, Books. My Dog.

• writing
• dancing
• dining
• beer
• coffee
• exercise
• yoga
• marathon
• meditation
• drinking
• clubbing
• movies
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• skydiving
• sports
• soccer
• swimming
• languages
• psychology

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - Melodic House, Deep House, Chill House
Movie - Closer, Take this waltz, Revolutionary Road, any movies from my favorite actor/actress (Leonardo Dicaprio, Natalie Portman, Michelle Williams, and Edward Norton)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Traveled India for 4 months; Went to Annapurna Base Camp in Nepal; Stayed in Sadhana Forest, an eco-friendly community for a month ( being a vegan, planting trees every morning, doing yoga, meditation, building a small wooden library)

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to learn different cultures, backgrounds, knowledge, and life lessons from people who are thoughtful and open-minded.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I may share some psychological knowledge and findings from other CS people if they're interested in people's mind. Also, I could share some of my travel experiences as well. I am not a good cook, but at least I know some recipes :). I like outdoor activities and workout, so I could go hiking, running, or walking if they want me to join. And, I am a heavy caffeine addict, and I always crave for good coffees. So we can just chat at the cafe.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Nepal, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, South Korea, United States