Currently, I am traveling the West Coast of Australia through Workaways, Helpx and Couchsurfing.

I Helpxed (volunteer for accomodation) my way through the South Island of New Zealand and Tasmania. I absolutely loved the experience of Helpx and cannot wait to continue in Western Australia.

In NZ, the connections I made with my hosts and their families were genuine and heartwarming. I felt really fulfilled with joy at the end of each stay and sad to leave. I am using these programs as a way to see the world in a unique way.
Since traveling Australia, I have been doing the backpacker/touristy route and it has made me appreciate the uniqueness of traveling as a Helpxer.
I have always wanted to travel independently along with develop new skills. I see this time in my life as an ideal moment to travel the world.

My home is Los Angeles, California and I have been enjoying a break from the grind of the city while immersing myself in a different culture along with developing a new outlook on life. I have recently left a stressful dead-end administrative job with very little paid vacation time. My trip does not have an end date. My list of places just keeps growing!

This past June, I visited Yosemite National Park and climbed Half Dome. I felt so inspired by the nature surrounding me and the experience of climbing shared with my friends. I have never been anywhere as remarkable as Yosemite. I spent a mere 3 days there, which does not even scratch the surface of the park. I returned to my office in LA and found myself daydreaming about going more places, but lacking the vacation time and money to do so. I wanted to be able to travel without being rushed to leave in a few days. I started researching ways to do so and found myself on the WWOOF NZ website and so my adventure began! I gave my notice at work, sold my things, moved out of my apartment and booked a one-way ticket to Christchurch. I could not be happier with my decision.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am Couchsurfing as a budget way to travel and to meet the locals! I will be traveling via bus or train. I will be using Helpx or Workaway. I would like to really be involved with the culture and get off the tourist path. Couchsurfing seems like a great way to do so.

Interests

• fashion
• festivals
• dancing
• running
• hiking
• learning new things
• hula hooping
• spicy food
• funk music
• hiking in the mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite book is The Book of Joy and the Path to Enlightment by the Dalai Lama, The Power by Naomi Alderman, The First Bad Man by Miranda July, Hunger by Roxane Gay,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I hiked Half Dome at Yosemite National Park. It was terrifying and thrilling!

Teach, Learn, Share

Learn about where I am from locals

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, China, Indonesia, New Zealand, South Korea, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States