I'm a longtime world traveller, outdoor enthusiast, live music fan, wine and craft beer fanatic, and animal lover. When I'm not travelling abroad, I like to spend as much time as I can in the Rocky Mountains or in my garden. I write about the adventures that I take with my husband Philip at www.zentravellers.com

We are currently on a 14 month trip around the world and will not be able to host anyone. We are going to make some new friends during our travels!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My husband and I are on a round the world adventure and are hoping to connect with some fellow travellers along the way.

Interests

• wildlife
• birds
• writing
• music festivals
• gardening
• reading
• traveling
• blogging
• live music
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• canoeing
• camping
• skiing
• volunteering
• adventure travel
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

I love all kinds of music but have a special fondness for folk music, the older the better, and Malian music since I lived there.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lived with a family in Bamako, Mali for 5 months. While not as exhilarating as some of my mountain adventures, it was an incredible, once in a lifetime experience.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A bunch of useless facts about birds that you'll either find interesting or be bored to death by. Many stories. Great recipes. A perfectly curated Canadian Rocky Mountain itinerary. My weird sense of humour.

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, Cuba, England, Germany, Haiti, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Northern Ireland, Puerto Rico, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, Uganda, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Mali