Hello! I'm a writer based in Portland, OR (mostly about food and farming though also anything else that catches my eye) doing a lot of traveling these days.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Even if you can't offer a "couch" to sleep on, I'd love to meet locals and get to know the real city highlights during my (usually) short visits to new places. The best solo-trips I've had were always when I met new people and tried something unexpected together.

Interests

I love eating, good stories, and urban legends. (Also my dog, but she hates cars and doesn't get to travel with me.)

• dogs
• writing
• dining
• traveling
• cars

Music, Movies, and Books

I read all the time! Books are great but on a daily basis I read a lot of magazines both online and in print: Atlas Obscura, Eater, Lucky Peach, and Outside are all particular favorites.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've spent time on a lot of farms throughout the United States - I've helped herd sheep, fed pigs, and even driven a chicken to the hospital.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories, company, food, and a willingness to try unusual things.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Costa Rica, England, France, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Spain, Thailand, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States