CURRENT MISSION

Traveling

ABOUT ME

I like to travel and live in new places, meet new people, try new things, like all of us here. I'm an easy going person. I enjoy meeting new people who are different than me, I like to get and share a different perspective on things and I think it's important as well. Graduated from the University of Utah . Moved to Rwanda for a couple years and now in the Bay Area, San Jose! Any time I'm not at work I'm on my feet doing something outdoors or involving fitness.

Always striving for balance

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Started in 2010 when I lived in Russia/Ukraine, became a highlight of travel for me. Now, meeting/surfing/hosting as much as I can, I can't get enough, so if you're nearby, shoot me an email, yeah?

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Never had a bad experience with a host or guest or a meetup, and even beyond that, my interactions with couch surfers is often a highlight of the trip. It's great to think about memories of seeing things and doing things in a new city, but even better to remember friendships made while doing those things in my opinion.

Interests

I love music, any kind really, dancing, sports, art, camping/hiking/backpacking and anything in nature, making friends, travelling, cooking, and on and on. I'm always up for new things I haven't tried and don't believe in saying "no" to many opportunities or experiences.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: all of the above, especially enjoy something to dance to with a good beat
Movies: comedies and documentaries are my favorites
Books: Bio's and non fictional

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Ran a marathon, 3 hrs 56 mins

Teach, Learn, Share

I try to be as well rounded as I can so I can have some input on any topic as well as take advantage of anything I can experience in my life.
Teach: I know a lot about camping and outdoor stuff, especially in the western US, and can share some of my travel experiences/tips, languages that I know
Learn: I have an open mind and appreciate people who can share something I didn't know before
Share: plenty of travel and backpacking tips

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'll be a gracious guest and if possible I'd like to cook some food. Several years TEFL experience too if you want English help.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kenya, Latvia, Lebanon, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Serbia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Tanzania, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, Rwanda, Ukraine, United States