CURRENT MISSION

To wander regularly.

ABOUT ME

I am a 37 year old wife, mother, photographer and chronic traveler. Our home is in Brookings, SD where my husband works at the local University and I operate my own photography/marketing business and co-publish a local food magazine. Our children are in 12th and 6th grade. And our pets include Guinness our 5 year old great dane, Scout and Ranger our rabbits and Marty and Martha our turtles.

In Oct. of 2013 I completed my goal of visiting all 50 US States. I think my next goal will be all 7 continents. My bucket list is getting a lot smaller and I need some suggestions to add so that I can continue my adventures.

My favorite places to visit include water. Martha's Vineyard, MA is my #1 destination location. The north shore of Lake Superior in MN is also beautiful. And Northern California where I grew up is always a pleasure to revisit. If water isn't included I enjoy clear creeks and cool mountain air. Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Washington, Oregon, SD Black Hills and Northern California can all deliver these.

When traveling I prefer to fly to a destination and stay put. Really getting to know the area, people and attractions. Low-key hole in the wall places to eat with personality and tradition are the best. I also enjoy a good road trip and try for one 7-14 day trip every other year. In 2013 we purchased a 1979 Airstream and hope to use her (Evelyn) more in the future. Arts, architecture and fashion are included in some of my favorite attractions. But I do love American history as well. Specifically military related because I have a lot of respect for our military members after serving 8 years myself in the Army Reserves and my husband retiring with 20 years.

If you would like to learn more about me and my work you can visit my blog or websites. Because they don't show up in a profile just search engine AC Ellis. You can also find me on Instagram with all kinds of pictures from our travels coryannellis.

PHILOSOPHY

"I may not follow where the path may lead. But I will go where there is no path and leave a trail." RWE - adapted.

A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

We enjoy hosting as people pass through South Dakota.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Overall our experience with Couchsurfing has been very positive. We enjoy meeting new people and offering them a safe place to stay when visiting the area.

Interests

Travel, photography, people, culture and my family.

• pets
• rabbits
• arts
• culture
• books
• folklore
• architecture
• fashion
• photography
• dining
• flying
• traveling
• blogging
• business
• history
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Mona Lisa Smile, Shawshank Redemption,
Books: too many
Music: too many

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Alaskan Glaciers, Snow of the bright Maine Fall leaves, Zion National Park, Sunset on the Blue Ridge Mountains, Everything on Martha's Vineyard, Changing of the Guards at Arlington and so many more.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Photography, Marketing, Small-Business
Learn: Anything. I love to learn!
Share: All kinds, I'm an open book.

Countries I’ve Visited

Ireland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States