I am a 19 year old from the U.S. (New York City) taking a year to travel before going to University to study International Relations. This year I spent 3 months in Chilean Patagonia sea kayaking and mountaineering in, and now I’m in Japan exploring and doing work exchanges!
In the summers I guide wilderness canoe trips for girls in Canada. I love being outdoors, weather it be canoeing, backpacking, or sharing stories around a campfire. I love meeting new people and want to travel in a way that lets me do that as much as possible.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting new people (but I’m also a student on a low budget), so couchsurfing is the perfect way to get around.

Interests

• cooking
• music
• hiking
• backpacking
• canoeing
• international relations
• solo travel
• adventure travel
• food
• storytelling
• meeting new people

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: The Band, Allman Brothers Band, Vulfpeck, Phish, Otis Redding, Etta James, Wilco
Books: Edith Wharton, Haruki Murakami, W. Somerset Maugham, William Faulkner

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: I can teach you a song, a card game, or how to make Thai curry.
Share: stories, music, food
Learn: looking to learn Japanese right now, and suggestions for what to do wherever I’m staying

What I Can Share with Hosts

I’m not messy and don’t smoke. I’m also happy to help around the house!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, England, France, Greece, Guatemala, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States