Originally from NYC but currently studying social anthropology in Scotland :) I love to paint and draw, particularly people-- which is my most frequent pastimes when I travel. I also love meeting new people, and eating new food!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new people and share experiences! I love meeting people who actually live in the place where I'm traveling--it gives an entirely new perspective to the place.

Interests

• dancing
• flamenco
• cooking
• meditation
• painting
• drawing
• hiking
• activism
• sustainable living
• winter swimming
• curry

Music, Movies, and Books

I love all types of music! Sometimes I'm told I have no music taste because I will dance to literally whatever has been put on (have danced to sound of silence before--don't know how)

Favourite book is House of Spirits by Isabel Allende :)) I try to read almost anything-- I especially love books related somehow to anthropology!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went hiking and camping/yurt living in rural Kyrgyzstan for 2 weeks. Went to the world nomad games where I earned 800 som in a Kyrgyz dance circle!

Also crashed a Kazakh wedding just once.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to be taught new things and I think conversation is such a great way to do that. I think we can learn and teach so much by listening.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I always bring my art supplies so can paint or draw a portrait of you in our time together! If your interested, I can teach you a bit of flamenco--I've been dancing for over 10 years :)) If not, can bring some wine, or a cook a good curry!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States