In a few words:
I'm energetic, curious, cheerful, and always on some kind of mission

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to meet people who *live in* or *are from* the places I'm visiting.

I want to learn about a place from the perspective of someone who knows it intimately: its quirks, problems, and what makes it feel like home.

I travel for pleasure and leisure, but also as part of my education. If I'm only going to buildings, beaches and museums, how am I going to broaden my horizons, challenge my own thinking, and learn about ideas and things I was previously unaware of?

You only get that from mingling and connecting with locals.

Interests

medicine (I don't study medicine, but I think it's super interesting), community service projects, music, singing, foreign languages, trying (and probably failing) to play aerophones, photography, nature, hiking

• literature
• politics
• music
• geography
• history
• religion
• language

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

serious amazing thing I've done:
I summited Mt Kilimanjaro

one amazing thing I hope to do in the future:
see public policy change as a result of my work as a journalist

funny amazing thing I've done:
learned my country's national anthem on the piano using only my big toes

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: English, anything you want to know about Texas or the US, maybe some ukulele
Learn: all about your culture, history, language and whatever perspectives you want to share about your home and life
Share: laughs, good conversation, stories and always down to share food

What I Can Share with Hosts

a good jam/music session, English/Italian/Spanish/Portuguese/Arabic practice, some really bad/funny jokes, a good convo over a cup of coffee, a cheerful attitude

and food. always food.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Peru, Spain, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Tanzania, United States