I'm 23, originally from Washington, DC, but obsessed with life in Bergen, Norway. I love life as an expat, and have moved to Norway permanently. I am a full time masters student, but try to travel whenever I get a chance.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's amazing meeting new people and getting to experience the city as a local. I'm also a student on a budget! (First time couch surfing).

Interests

I love hiking, photography (instagram is @thefjordlife), dancing, yoga, cooking, meeting new people... and obviously traveling!

• culture
• photography
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• recipes
• yoga
• traveling
• hiking
• surfing

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy anything good, especially music I can dance or relax to. I love movies with a lot of dialogue or interesting locations/ plots. Some favorites: the English Patient, Lawrence of Arabia, 1000 Times Good Night, Good Will Hunting, anything Bond.... Trying to read more, a favorite author is Malcolm Gladwell.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've been an expat for almost 4 years now! Moved to Hong Kong when I was 19 for half of my bachelor's (2 years). Also spent a summer living in Beijing to study Mandarin. Afterwards I moved to Bergen, Norway July 2011 and don't plan on leaving Norway unless it's to travel!

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to share my travel stories, and have discussions on culture. I am also an insane cook! Specialties are tacos & Thai food and I can definitely teach you some good recipes (even make my own sushi).

What I Can Share with Hosts

Great atmosphere, entertaining stories, lots of smiles.. did I mention I'm a good cook?

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Macao, Malaysia, Morocco, Norway, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Hong Kong, Norway, United States