Hey my name is Stella. Born and raised in Southern California. I have a very open mindset about my life and enjoy spending quality time with people that keep it real. I love to surround myself with people that exude positive energy and I also enjoy learning new things about people, places, and most importantly culture. I studied abroad in Shanghai China in 2012 and it was amazing, I definitely caught the travel bug!!! Now finishing up college, I got the courage to make my dreams come true and now I'm preparing myself for Europe!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I just finished my undergrad and am off to find adventure and love (people, places, things) throughout Europe!!

Interests

Cooking, Reading, Hanging out, Eating, Hiking, Swimming, Tanning, did I say eating already?

• culture
• cooking
• recipes
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Electronic
Jazz
Indie
Hip-hop / Rap
R&B
Rock
Kpop

Books:
The Alchemist

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Ate a tarantula in Cambodia, Climbed Mt. Huashan {look it up), visited Tibet!

Teach, Learn, Share

If one really wanted, I can share some knowledge about Korean culture and the language. I would love to learn how life has been going for everyone I meet, if they've moved to where they are currently for a job or personal reason, or how they ended up in the occupation they are currently in, and if they have dreams of doing something else in the future, and if that's in the work already or even a wishful thought. I want to share my warm spirit and smile, and relate to one another, because we are all only humans at the end of the day, right?

What I Can Share with Hosts

I really enjoy cooking and am always cooking wherever I go. I wouldn't mind being the cook of the house during my stay! Or teaching each other new recipes, or even combining cuisines!!!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, China, Czech Republic, France, Netherlands, South Korea, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States