Hi! I'm from Lake Tahoe, California and am currently studying at the University of Kent in Canterbury, England. I want to travel all over Europe while I'm here to experience the various cultures this continent has to offer. I love the outdoors- hiking, swimming, skiing, etc.

I'm really down-to-earth and I would like to consider myself low maintenance haha. I love animals and this incredible Earth that I am grateful to call home. For the environment and the animals, I am vegan(ish). I say "ish" because it's a bit more difficult to eat vegan while traveling, so I am mostly vegan and slightly vegetarian. I'm very accepting and kind to people from all walks of life. Therefore, I do not judge and will not impose my views on you. I would be happy to talk about veganism in a constructive way if you wish. However, feel free to live the lifestyle you choose around me :)

I love photography and film. Though I know little, technically speaking, about the two, I'm mesmerized with different angles and lighting used in both photography and film. I'm an actress. Film and theatre are both fantastic, but I prefer film acting. I'm friends with a professional photographer, so sometimes I like to play model.

I love art of different varieties. Street art, photographs, paintings, sculpture. Recently I fell in love with Lorenzo Quinn's work. His sculptures are so fascinating and he captures basic elements beautifully. I also love to paint. It's so therapeutic and relaxing.

I was raised in the mountains, so wherever I go, that's what I'm drawn to the most. To me, nothing is better than a moonlight hike, laying under the stars, kayaking on the lake, and just laying out in the sun.

I do like the energy and chaos of a city, but it's best in small doses.

I am very interested in alternative medicine. Acupuncture and cupping are amazing if you ever feel like giving them a try. I recently became a huge proponent of essential oils. The two things I made sure to bring with me to Europe were my essential oils and my diffuser. :)

I speak Portuguese, but it's been 5 years since I lived in Brasil. So I need practice haha.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm couchsurfing because I want to meet new people and explore new places through someone else's perspective. I love hearing about different travel stories and connecting with like-minded people!

Interests

• film making
• acting
• meditation
• traveling
• painting
• hiking
• skiing
• swimming
• social justice
• wandering
• alternative medicine

Music, Movies, and Books

I have an eclectic taste in film and music. I am a Wes Anderson fan. The cinematography in his films are amazing!! I read a lot of plays as a theatre major. All My Sons, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, Stop Kiss are some of my favorite plays.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lived in Brazil for 1 year doing a Rotary exchange!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am really down-to-earth and easy-going! I can share travel experiences, California culture, good company. I can teach you Portuguese!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Brazil, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Paraguay, Scotland, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, England, United States