I am a sustainability educator, group facilitator, event planner, cook, and world traveler looking for a place to stay while visiting Austria this spring. My boyfriend and I are traveling to see this beautiful part of Europe, visit family friends, and attend a few events.

We have spent the last several months living in West Africa, leading volunteer trips and developing a center called InTerraTree. Based in Togo, InTerraTree is a permaculture demonstration site and cultural center built with local partners. We are now both enjoying time to relax and appreciate modern comforts after a intense experience in Africa.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet interesting people and get a "local" experience while traveling the world. I also want to participate in a economic system based on the gift, building a sense of community and mutual exchange wherever I go.

Interests

I love to be physically active: running, yoga, and cross-training. I am passionate about exploring the traditional culture, and especially the local food traditions, of every place I travel. Although I move through cities, my favorite places are in nature and the country side.

• culture
• dining
• cooking
• yoga
• running
• traveling
• cycling
• teaching
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy almost all music and movies. Reading is a life-long passion as well.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Educated African children about the importance of up-cycling trash through building a cob bench made out of plastic bottles stuffed with village waste.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love deep conversations - let's talk.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A home cooked meal : )

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Greece, Italy, Kenya, Nicaragua, Switzerland, Togo

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States