I am always excited to explore a new and beautiful place with the help of some "insider scoops", and what better way to do this than to spend time with local hosts! Touristy traveling is fun, but exploring a city with the help of a local always leads to more exciting adventures. Every person I've met while traveling and couch surfing has taught me something, allowed me to experience cities from a different perspective, and helped to make my trips even more amazing! I love meeting people with similar--and different-- interests, chatting about passions, and making connections all over the world. I am very much looking forward to the day that I have a home that can accommodate travelers and guests so I can share my city with visitors, and give back to the couchsurfing community that has given me such great experiences!

I traveled to Cuba in 2014 on a people-to-people trip before the travel restrictions of the embargo were lifted. I got to experience Cuban life, meet some amazing locals, eat some incredible food, and learn all about the effects of the embargo on Cuba. I fell in love with the country, and the people, and can't wait for the day I get to go back (and maybe stay forever!)