I travel a lot...

I left 'home' 14 years ago and have been traveling ever since. I love nature, hiking, backpacking, camping, the ocean, and a good book.

Writing about myself without sounding like a cover letter is proving to be challenging.

Here is some randomness about me...

I take joy in...

...rooting my toes and soul in the warmth of the earth.
...creating something from nothing...recycled art.
...the newness and challenge of change.
...inspiring others, especially my students.
...believing in the magical energy of others and the universe.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I joined Couchsurfing 5 years ago while living in South Korea. I love traveling and hearing other travelers' stories.

Interests

Travel, culture, EFL, teaching, reading...

• arts
• culture
• writing
• books
• beauty
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: On the Road, Dharma Bums, Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Last Exit to Brooklyn, Naked Lunch, The Sun Also Rises,

Authors: Haruki Murakami,

Music: Janis Joplin, Billy Holiday, Smashing Pumpkins, The Doors, Pearl Jam, Tom Waits,

Movies: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (though the book is better!), Fight Club (the book is much better!), Old Boy (!!!)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

...the most amazing thing to do is find beauty in the smallest things life has to offer every day.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have traveled to many different countries and collected many stories. I love a good conversation and a hot cup of tea.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, El Salvador, England, Estonia, Fiji, France, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Philippines, Portugal, Russian Federation, Scotland, Serbia, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Japan, Montenegro, Russian Federation, South Korea, United States