I’m Virginia from Virginia (yep, I know!) I’m an Appalachian mountain gal that somehow ended up in the deserts of Dubai, so I can both share my favorite bluegrass music and make you a cup of karak tea. Meeting new people and sharing stories is what drives me to travel, so I’m eager to connect with fellow travelers and storytellers around the world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting people and making genuine, local connections wherever I travel.

Interests

• arts
• writing
• photography
• salsa dancing
• traveling
• hiking
• tea
• learning languages
• playing guitar
• meeting new people
• spanish
• urban exploring
• contra dancing
• video production
• playing with kids

Music, Movies, and Books

All time favorite movie is 10 Things I Hate About You. Ella Enchanted has been my comfort book since I was 7. And I’ll listen to anything — bring on the bluegrass, the reggaeton, the Gregorian chants. I also play guitar and love to make music.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Moving across the entire world to a place I’d never been has simultaneously been the bravest/scariest/most amazing/most frustrating experience of my life.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a photographer by trade and love sharing that with the people I meet while traveling. I would love to take photos of you, your pets, your loved ones, your home, whatever it is you want captured.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Photography, music, good company. I also make pretty good mac and cheese.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bolivia, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, England, France, Georgia, Germany, Iceland, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Colombia, Peru, United Arab Emirates, United States