I am a traveler who likes to explore, meet new people, try new foods and really get a sense of places I travel. I have lived in a variety of countries from Turkey to South Africa to Costa Rica and feel passionate about understanding cultures through meeting people. I lived in Costa Rica three years as a Peace Corps Volunteer, and now have come back to Washington, DC to complete my Masters degree and work in the international development field.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to be able to see cities and places for what they are -- learning from perspectives of locals! I'm not much of a "resort" type, so I figured this could be neat to try!

Interests

• dancing
• running
• hiking
• languages
• exploring
• any food

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Scuba dived with sharks in South Africa.

Teach, Learn, Share

I feel like I have a lot to learn....but I can also teach anyone how to make delicious fried chicken!!

What I Can Share with Hosts

If you stop through DC, I would be happy to meet up or just let you know good places to eat, drink and tour! I am fairly new here but it is always nice to have suggestions...

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, France, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, South Africa, Turkey, Uganda

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, South Africa, Turkey, United States