My current home is in Chicago and but travel bug has infected me so I’m always planning and searching for my next new city and country to visit. I value health and wellbeing and like to stay active by biking, hiking, playing volleyball. When it’s time to wind down and relax nothing beats a great book to read. I would love to exchange travel stories and form new friendships with people from around the world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m on Couchsurfing because I believe the best travel memories come from genuine human connections. Every human had a unique life experience and story to share. I love meeting open-minded people, sharing travel stories, and experiencing cultures beyond guidebooks. For me, travel isn’t just about places; it’s about the friendships, unexpected adventures along the way and creating life long memories.

Interests

I love learning about the history of the places I visit. I also like to stay active and experience authentic dishes.

• books
• beer
• reading
• traveling
• live music
• hiking
• hockey
• nature
• biking
• pizza
• museums
• foodie
• beach volleyball
• tacos

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Pop, Dance, Classical, Country…depends on my mood. Of course when traveling only the local music for full immersion.

Movies: James Bond series with Daniel Craig. Dark Knight. Jason Borne series. Interstellar. Coco. Scarface. Top Gun. Gone in sixty seconds. A beautiful mind.

Books: Sapiens. Alchemist. The Happiness Hypothesis. The Monk Who Sold his Ferrari. Spark. Good to Great. Think and Grow Rich. The Blue Zones. Born to Run. Switch. The Power of Habit. How Asia Works. How Not to Die. Useful Delusions. The Mating Mind. Collapse.

Always open to book recommendations. If you’re an active user on Goodreads let me know!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Checked skydiving off my bucket list before turning 30, somehow I mentally overcame my fear. It taught me that control of your mind is vital.

Teach, Learn, Share

I’ve been learning Italian on Duolingo for over two years. If you’re an active Duolingo user let me know!

Im happy to share stories and experiences of global travels. I’d love to exchange travel hacks, tips, products, services that have made travels easier.

I am willing to help teach English and practice with you so you can improve.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Uzbekistan, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, United States