Helllllllo! My name is Amanda, and I am originally from Georgia. I have been in Austin, TX for 6 years. My family didn't travel, and I didn't get on my first plane until turning 22, so I am making up for lost time. I have done a fair amount of traveling in the US, and am trying to get into some more international traveling. My boyfriend and I recently got back from Ecuador, so I got to hit my 3rd continent at 30. I love sweet tea, good food, animals, and interesting people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Since my first Airbnb experience, I have rarely stayed in hotels when I travel. I decided that getting to hang out with someone local is a way better, and more memorable experience. One of my favorite memories will always be one of the nights I hung out with my hosts in Ireland. We were accompanied by a few other travelers staying there, and everyone was drinking wine, eating good food, and discussing the world. Very interesting to see point of views from different cultures. I am newer to the Couchsurfing community, and excited to meet some more people from here.

Interests

• animals
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• drinking
• traveling

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was planning a trip to Costa Rica, and was going to go alone, but I decided to invite someone who I did not know very well that i had meet at a meetup.com event. We went on a week long trip together and had the best time, one of my favorite trips ever. Good people do not always great traveling companions make; however, we got along great and he is now one of my best friends.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am great at cooking!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Fiji, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Portugal, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam