Hi everyone! My name is Whitney and I am 26 years old and living in beautiful Mwanza, Tanzania. I first arrived here in October of 2012 with the United States Peace Corps, and after two years of service, took a job with Catholic Relief Services. I'm really outgoing, so I know a lot about the town and its night life, and have made quite a few connections. I've been in Mwanza for about eight months now so I can also be a great tour guide.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've only just joined couch surfing as a means to meet new people traveling through my area. I have a lot to offer a couch surfer in terms of travel advice, language help, touring the city and/or getting a more "local" experience.
I plan on leaving Tanzania in January, so I hope at that point I will be hosted by some of you guys in your own countries!

Interests

I love cooking! I have a pretty nice kitchen (compared to the tiny charcoal stove I used while in Peace Corps) and I use it often! I would love to have a guest who can show me how to make some of their favorite dishes from their countries.

Yoga. I have a nice big front yard that makes doing yoga and catching the breeze from Lake Victoria a two in one possibility.

Going out. Like I said, I'm a social girl! I like going out with friends on the weekend, or going by myself and meeting new people.

• cooking
• yoga
• traveling
• surfing
• tourism

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

White water rafted the Zambezi.
Lived for two years in a rural Tanzanian village.
Hung out with baby elephants.
Snorkeled with dolphins.

Oh… you just wanted one?

Countries I’ve Visited

England, Greece, Italy, Senegal, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Tanzania, United States