Hello! I am an American English teacher working and living in Malaysia. I teach at a government secondary school in northern Malaysia and I am absolutely in love with what I do. I love to travel, make connections, and meet new people!

I am a tea/chai fanatic and one thing I do in every country is try an authentic cup of tea. I will go on a long adventure to find the best cup if I must ☕️

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to travel and do it quite often. I am really looking to make local connections everywhere I go and this is a perfect place to do that! I can easily stay at a hostel and in some situations, do. But the local connection is usually missing that way and this platform is an amazing way to connect and form friendships.

Interests

• cooking
• coffee
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• foodie
• local culture

Music, Movies, and Books

I love to read!!! I’d love any book recommendations:)

My current favorite is ‘When Breath Becomes Air’ and I highly recommend that everyone read it!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I completed a three day/two night trek in Myanmar and it was incredible.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to cook and I can always teach how to make Pakistani food or Western food. I am also a fan of making Italian dishes!

I want to learn about people and cultures. While I am a tourist everywhere I go, I love traveling to places that allow me to experience the authentic culture more than a tourist destination. If that means going trekking through a village or hanging out at a local restaurant in a village, I’m there! The best way to learn about people and is by conversation. I love sharing my story and learning everyone else’s!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Language, food, stories, laughs, and a good cup of tea!

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Canada, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Malaysia, United States