Hello! I’m Maria. l’m a student from the US. I am easy going, friendly and respectful. I live to travel and love to meet new people :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m backpacking around Europe right now. I want to meet people locally in an authentic way and get to know other cultures. I like being reminded how genuinely good humans are all around the world. It restores my faith in humanity! Also, sticking to a small budget is how I’m able to travel when I can. Couchsurfing helps me make my dreams come true!

Interests

Photography, hiking, swimming, surfing, beaching, baseball, biking, exploring new cities, anything outdoors. Conversation and sharing food, grabbing a coffee or tea or beer, having deep conversations and light ones. My favorite way to get to know a city is by walking it all day!

• photography
• yoga
• walking
• socializing
• hiking
• backpacking
• surfing
• snowboarding
• swimming
• food
• nature
• tea
• jogging
• exploring
• the ocean
• meeting new people
• beaching
• card games
• sunsets

Music, Movies, and Books

Kendrick Lamar and Alt-J

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Traveled around Indonesia by motorbike for a month (without a phone!)

Teach, Learn, Share

I like to practice languages, cook and eat new foods (and drinks), and listen to every kind of music from other cultures. I am a lover of being active and going for it all day and also chilling really hard :~) I’ve studied social sciences a lot and like to observe and learn about human behavior. I can help you work out anything that’s weighing heavy on your mind! I’m interested in everything related to health, fitness & physical wellbeing. I’ve worked on farms and know a bit about growing and preserving food. As a student for life, I’m always happy to share and learn something new. I’m also a barista for work and enjoy making people delicious coffee drinks.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Laughter, spontaneity, conversation, cooking. As a guest I am neat, clean and tidy, and consider myself low-maintenance. I always clean up after myself & do as much as possible to not burden hosts. I can share what I’ve learned about farming and how to travel successfully on a small budget. I can stay out of your way, or hang out and get to know each other if you have the time & energy.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Cambodia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Scotland, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States