I am a grad student working on a PhD in Anthropology at Penn State University. I'm an archaeologist and GIS specialist. I do photography, bike everywhere, and I love trying new beers and taco spots.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Hoping to save money while travelling for work and school and getting to know the locals while I'm at it.

Interests

bouldering, photography, microbrews, cycling, nature, hiking, history, museums, architecture, art, archaeology, comfortable shoes, motorcycles, beach, surfing, traveling, road trips, blues, alternative rock, ska, surf punk, tattoos.

• cats
• dogs
• wildlife
• arts
• architecture
• photography
• tattoos
• education
• dining
• cooking
• running
• motorcycles
• traveling
• bouldering
• music
• blues
• cycling
• hiking
• surfing
• rock climbing
• anthropology
• archeology
• teaching
• history
• road trips
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Books by Chuck Palahniuk, Seth Graeme-Green, Kurt Vonnegut. My experience with fiction lately has been limited by how much Anthropology literature I've been reading.

I'm into Murakami right now≥

I'm always on the look out for a good indie flick on netflix, original TV series, and comedies.

Pretty open to any kind of music.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

This summer I spent three weeks learning italian before heading off to a 5 week trip in Italy. I worked and lived with italians who would become close friends. I will never go anywhere exotic without first learning a little bit of the language. I love meeting people from different cultures, and I was lucky enough to have a chance to meet and work with some beautiful souls.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to improve your cooking, I can take you bouldering, I can be a surfing buddy, and I love going to shows.
I have a several anecdotes about some of the experiences I've had as an archaeologist. In my line of work you meet some pretty strange people.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bermuda, France, Hungary, Italy, Kenya, Norway, Saint Kitts and Nevis, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Kenya, United States