I did the AV1, an eight day hike in the Italian dolomites, with my dad! We slept in albergues (mountain huts) and spent the days on the trails admiring the mountains. Gazed at the second largest waterfalls in the world, Iguazu Falls in Argentina. The beautiful rushing sound, hiking to the top and then to the bottom and seeing them from every angle. Playing my flute at low tide in a sea cave at Whariki Beach near the Farewell Spit. Finishing a 10-day tramp on Stewart Island, New Zealand - 10 days of going back to nature, carrying everything we need on our backs, and fishing in the ocean. Going on a solo motorbiking trip around Taiwan, despite the harsh reality that I can't speak Chinese and barely anyone there spoke English. Learned a lot. Climbing mountains in Japan (Hakusan, Tatayama... gotta go back for Fuji!) Climbing redwood trees in Santa Cruz California Climbing via ferratas in the Swiss Alps Teaching 20 third graders math, reading, writing social studies, and science at an international school in Colombia for a year!

Special things I can share: how to throw a frisbee, forehand, backhand, or hammer. I was on the ultimate frisbee team in university. I can also show you a few chords on the guitar/ukulele if you have one, or I can give a brief piano lesson if we have access to a piano. I've taken a lot of art classes and can show you a few basic drawing techniques if you want!

Music, Sports, Art, Conversation, Joy!

I have too many hobbies to remember them all. Writing and photography: Check out my travel blog whereisamber.com Sports: my favorite sport is ultimate frisbee. I also enjoy soccer, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, yoga, Pilates, boot camp workouts, and just about anything that gets me moving! Dance: I started learning salsa and bachata a few years ago and I love it. I was in the swing dance club in university too. I also enjoy contact improv and blues. Music: I play piano, flute, guitar, and usually carry my ukulele with me. I love trying out new instruments and jamming with other people. Check my music YouTube channel YouTube.com/ambertraveling Art: I enjoy drawing and painting, I have a sketchbook with me and I paint my own postcards that I mail home. Check my art Instagram @ambertravelingcomics I'll pretty much try anything!! Unless it's meat (I'm vegan but may be a little flexible while traveling.) I don’t usually drink alcohol except for special occasions.