Hey! I'm Catherine and like so many others, I am an avid lover of traveling. This past year has been one where I finally learned to step outside my comfort zone and experience life in numerous new places. I have learned a lot about other cultures and myself through these journeys, but I haven't even come close yet to seeing and experiencing all that I want. I'm excited to continue my journeys and to meet others along the way who can change my perspective on life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to meet people who can expose me to what life is really like in any given city, rather than just the typically glamorous view seen through a tourist site. I feel like there is a lot I could learn about other cultures by experiencing it from a local's point of view. I also want to dismantle any biases I may have about what a certain city is like and gain a better understanding of life in another place.

Interests

• books
• design
• cooking
• running
• music
• hiking
• tennis
• films

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite artists: Of Monsters and Men, Tame Impala, CHVRCHES, Beach House, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Oh Wonder, Queen, The Smiths, but really almost all music

Favorite movies: La vita è bella, Breakfast at Tiffany's, A Separation, Moonlight, A Man Called Ove, Kill Bill 1&2, American Beauty, The Prestige, Fantastic Mr. Fox (too many to list, I've watched A LOT of movies)

Favorite books: Slaughterhouse Five, Cat's Cradle, Le Petit Prince, East of Eden, 1984, Crime and Punishment, Lolita, The Prince

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I moved to Scotland by myself to pursue a masters degree in design! It was the best decision I have made so far in my life and has brought to me so many eye opening new experiences and people.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Cayman Islands, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Morocco, Norway, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Scotland, United States