I'm Taylor. Let's be friends :)

I am originally from a small town nestled in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, but I now live in St Barth where I work as an English teacher.

In general, I am an outgoing yet laidback person who loves to enjoy every moment to its fullest! I will admit, however, I do love new adventures and consider myself somewhat of an adrenaline junkie. I find excitement in exotic and unfamiliar things and am always trying to experience different perspectives --whether it be through a culture, a language, food, beer, activities.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

While living in Paris, France for three months, I traveled throughout Europe almost every weekend. During these travels, not once did I Couchsurf, instead I opted for hostels or Airbnb's. While I enjoyed all of my adventures around Europe and North Africa, I felt that I wasn't able to experience the true culture of each place by staying in hostels with other foreigners. Therefore, in my upcoming travels, I am hoping to Couchsurf and gain a better perspective of the culture of every city, country, and its citizens.

Interests

I love the outdoors--whether it be hiking, running, swimming, camping, or simply laying out at the beach, I love to spend time outside and being active. Other than that, I enjoy the simple things in life--drinking a glass of wine (or a pint of beer) outside on my balcony with good music and great friends accounts for 90% of my time.

• culture
• festivals
• human rights
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• running
• drinking
• politics
• movies
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• camping
• swimming
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: It's a cliche answer but I like a little bit of everything... Some of my favorite artists are- Ben Howard, Bon Iver, alt-J, BORNS, Sylvan Esso, Flume, ODESZA, Glass Animals, Alabama Shakes, Sigur Ros, Fauve, Edith Piaf, Stromae, Volcano Choir.

Movies: I love watching the occasional independent film at the local movie theatre, however, my top 5 favorite movies are Titanic, La Vie en Rose, Forrest Gump, Stand By Me, and The Breakfast Club. WARNING: I frequently make references to, and quote, obsure lines from movies including, but not limited to, Finding Nemo, The Grinch, Bridesmaids, Shrek and Elf. I apologize in advance if you are not a movie buff!

Books: The Harry Potter series, The Hunger Games (I have a weakness for Young Adult Fiction), King Leopold's Ghost, Wild are a few of my faves. Always looking for new recommendations...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Crawled to the edge of the Cliffs of Moher and gazed down to the crashing waves hundreds of feet below.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Great company, conversation, and a home-cooked meal

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, France, Ireland, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Réunion, Saint Barthélemy, United States