Hi! I’m Alisa (pronounced like ‘Lisa’ with an ‘A’ in front; uh-lee-sa).

I love nature and the outdoors but currently riding the hustle and bustle wave that is NYC! Therefore getting outside typically consists of walks (or picnics) in the park, rollerblading through traffic, or bouldering on the roof of my gym!

I work in public health and humanitarian emergency response and I love what I do!

I practice yoga and meditation as often as possible! I’m a certified yoga instructor (though not currently teaching).

I’m an alcohol enthusiast and vegetarian foodie (deathly allergic to peanuts lol please don’t kill me). Always down to discover a new place with good vibes to grab a drink.

I have a very go-with-the-flow attitude & optimistic outlook; I will rarely say no to a spontaneous adventure.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To prove to my mom that talking to strangers is actually pretty cool 🙃 JK just trying to enjoy the world we live in and LIFE while it lasts, all while meeting amazing people along the way!

I have immense gratitude for those who’ve put their trust in me by welcoming me into their homes— home is wherever you are made to feel like home. Especially during times of uncertainty and chaos, the Couchsurfing community brings nothing but hope and positivity into my life.

Cheers to keeping spirit of CS alive 🥂

Interests

• human rights
• coffee
• vegetarian
• yoga
• meditation
• bouldering
• music
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• scuba diving
• skiing
• rock climbing
• road trips
• mindfulness
• rollerblading
• humanity
• global health

Music, Movies, and Books

All types of music!!
Movie: The Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind
Book: Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I did not vote for Donald Trump.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Vinyasa yoga session or face yoga session!
Cooking a vegetarian meal!
Chaotic conversation (in a good way)!
Likely that your space will be tidier after I leave compared to how it was before I arrived :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Anguilla, Aruba, Austria, Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Finland, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Madagascar, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Peru, Portugal, Saint Martin (French part), South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Turkey, Uganda, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States