Hello fellow couchsurfers! I’m Ashley :) I’m from a little town in north central Illinois that most of you likely haven’t heard of: Streator. Willing to share all about it if you’re interested. From a young age I’ve loved exploring, hiking, geography, and learning about different states, countries, cultures, etc., which has inspired me to travel! I currently work as a speech therapist and have summers off, so no better time than that to see the world.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

To meet others, engage in cultural exchanges and really immerse myself into the areas I visit! Looking to make lifelong friends and create memories :)

兴趣

• yoga
• running
• board games
• reading
• traveling
• puzzles
• music
• hiking
• camping
• tennis
• geography
• languages
• mountains
• nature
• biking
• cities
• caving
• speech therapy

音乐、电影和书籍

Pop, rock, 80s, country- particularly 90s country- George Strait, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks. However, I truly love anything with a good beat or meaningful lyrics. Send me Spotify recommendations!

I enjoy reading both fiction and nonfiction. Mystery and romance novels take the cake though :)

And I’ll be honest, I don’t watch a lot of movies. I prefer TV series and YouTube 😂

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

Participated in the national tournament for tennis in college, where I played in NYC at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (where the US Open is held!)

Spontaneously packed my bags and took a cross country trip the following day :)

Many others! Just ask. Willing to exchange stories!

教，学，和分享

I am always looking to learn about and meet new people. Lifelong learner here. I’m happy to teach others about my area and culture, as well as various recipes. I’d love to learn about your area and language as well!

我游览过的国家

Ireland, United States