Hello! I'm working as an English teacher and freelance writer/editor in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France. I plan to do a lot of travel over the next year and will be looking to meet new people. I'm a thoughtful guest and have traveled/lived in many parts of Europe. I've met some of my favorite people while hosteling and couch surfing. I love the open attitudes, willingness to help, and genuine human interest I've seen.

I love to think and talk about art—all kinds! Painting, sculpture, modern, ancient, music, film, you name it :) I have a near-encyclopedic knowledge of 60-70s British and American rock. I like Belgian beer and French wine.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like to meet people from different cultures and I've found that staying with locals is one of the most interesting ways to travel. I've couchsurfed off and on over the past several years.

Interests

Art, music, history, rock climbing, literature & poetry, hiking, film, archaeology, world travel, and writing

• arts
• writing
• literature
• reading
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• backpacking
• skiing
• rock climbing
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Love film, especially the directors Werner Herzog, Mike Leigh, Almodovar, Woody Allen, Miyazaki, and Haneke.
I like all kinds of music, especially 60-70s rock.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Des championons et du herbe. The Southwestern US desert.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Wine and conversation. Film and music recommendations galore. Knowledge of art history and archaeology if you want a museum guide. A nice morning or evening jog if I'm not too jet lagged or you're particularly slow ;)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, England, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, France, Greece, Spain, United States

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