I'm a low-maintenance, no-frills, gracious traveler. I'm at the tail-end of my graduate degree in Food Studies and I study refugee urban farming and gardening projects in Central New York. I was also a reporter for a number of years. The number one reason I travel is because I love to study the relationships between the built-urban environment and the socio-political environment. When I'm not studying I'm training for triathlons (always down for a run!), recording music like an amateur and seeking out the best spots for Mediterranean food.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm new here, but have heard so much about Couchsurfing during my travels and figured what ze heck.

Interests

• architecture
• triathlon
• guitar
• urban planning
• bluegrass
• food systems
• bakeries
• food security
• local politics
• greenspace
• post-industrial cities
• feminist geographies

Music, Movies, and Books

An unabashed, enthusiastic, obnoxious music fanatic. Movies are not my forte because I rarely can sit long enough to enjoy them, though Nacho Libre is my favorite movie if that tells you anything about my sense of humor. I am never not reading something.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Finished a 2-liter boot of beer by myself.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to cook and would be happy to help out with any and all chores!

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria