Hey! I'm currently teaching English in Murcia for a year. I really need to practice Spanish (of course) and French (because I'm forgetting it all now!) Of course, I love traveling and learning about other cultures, and I think the best way to do that is by spending time with locals. The landmarks are great, but I've found when I enjoy the experience the most is when I'm finding hidden gems off the beaten path.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I just discovered it thanks to one of my friends (had always heard about it but didn't know much). It seems like the perfect way to meet people and explore a new place. I also love cooking with people, so it'd be great to share some dishes from our respective countries!

Interests

The basics: politics, film, literature, journalism, travel, food, history, philosophy, languages, coffee.

I really like learning languages and love to practice French and Spanish in my free time. Really like French cinema. Recently going to Italy has made me appreciate food even more. I like psychological thrillers, probably my favorite genre. And historical drama.

• literature
• dining
• cooking
• coffee
• politics
• movies
• traveling
• socializing
• history
• journalism
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I really do like a little bit of everything, but my top favorites include: The Beatles, The Black Keys, The Vaccines, Lord Huron, The Hives

Currently listening to: Fabrizio De Andre, The Doors

Books: Huge fan of the Lost Generation writers (Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Eliot). The Book Thief is my favorite book

Movies: Midnight in Paris, The Departed, Pan's Labyrinth, Amelie, Vertigo

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, England, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Scotland, Spain, United States