Hello! My name is Rachel. I’ve lived in Seattle, WA (USA) for the past 6 years, but this spring my boyfriend (Jay Myers) and I have decided to take some time to travel Europe through the Work Away program. During college I studied in London, and I’ve had “travel fever” ever since my return to the States. I’m so excited to see more of the world -- and I just can’t wait to meet you!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Staying in hotels is nice and all, but it’s a rather removed way to experience a city. I’m all about diving into culture by living like a local. Couchsurfing seems like a great way to accomplish this!

Interests

My #1 passion is storytelling -- whether it's onstage, page, or film. I enjoy hearing other people's stories as much as I enjoy telling my own!
On weeknights you can find me curled up with my journal or watching movies with homemade popcorn.
On weekends I love vintage shopping & discovering new restaurants with Jay.
I'd love to learn more about photography.
I studied ballet for most of my life, and I'm always ready to dance!
My guilty pleasure is organizing. Do you need help cleaning out your closet?
Above all, I am interested in people. How they think, what they think, and why.

• culture
• fashion
• photography
• dancing
• ballet dancing
• shopping
• movies
• traveling
• scuba diving

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Pretty much anything with guitar and a good beat! (Top 5: The Shins, The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, Billy Joel, and Cyndi Lauper). I also have a soft spot for 50s doo-wop and 80s pop songs.

Movies: The Breakfast Club, American Beauty, 500 Days of Summer, Edward Scissorhands, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Gone With the Wind, It's a Wonderful Life, Stand By Me, American Graffiti, Say Anything

Books: A Tale of Two Cities, Little Women, To Kill a Mockingbird, Leaves of Grass, High Fidelity, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, The Harry Potter Series

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to learn about you and your city! More than tourist destinations, I love discovering places "off the beaten path." Show me your world, what is interesting to you, and I'm sure I will find it interesting as well.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I hope to share interesting conversation and laughter. I am a word-nerd, so if you'd like to practice your English, I will gladly help you! If you're looking to improve your fashion know-how, I can teach you how to maximize your wardrobe and define your sense of style.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Romania, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States