I prefer staying in austere conditions than nice hotels or resorts. Big part of it is because I have a passion for disaster relief. I’ve created enough of my own disasters in life, so it is now time to give back.

I have volunteered and worked for several agencies that allow me to deploy to places I would never think about going.

I’m a lifelong learner (literally). Have been in school my entire life and still am in school (as a professor and student). I believe I can learn from anyone I meet, especially couchsurfer and hosts.

Instagram: @miscelaineouse

Por qué estoy en Couchsurfing

I have always used AirBnB when I travel, but I want to do something different and step out of that comfort zone. To be able to meet welcoming people who share the same passion as me is something I would love to experience.

My experience with Couchsurfing has been beyond words. I cannot explain the self-learning I've had, the feelings I get, when meeting the people and visiting the places. It has been nothing but amazing and I encourage everyone without a weak heart to do it.

Some things I have done with my host:
1. Biked around town to explore cities
2. Hiked and climbed to the top of mountains
3. Baked a cherry pie with my host (cherries were picked from his garden)
4. Shared conversations at lunches and/or dinners
5. Cooked Vietnamese food for my host
6. Went to a Renaissance Faire
7. Played board games
8. Flew a plane!!! (Twice)
9. Lived like an Amish (kinda)
10. Did the Honky Tonk
11. Started the Kentucky Bourbon trail
12. Mardi Gras

I always love bringing something from my city/sharing my Vietnamese cuisine with my hosts. So if there is anything in California I can bring before I visit, please let me know!

Intereses

LEARNING.
Whether it is learning something new about myself, other people, another culture, or skill/hobby, I find it most satisfying when I push myself to learn. Although I am a full-time professor, I am and will always be a life-time student.

TRAVELING.
Most people find that weird/lonely/sad to travel solo, but I'm not like most people. I find solitude, comfort, vulnerability, and a spirtual connection when I travel alone in the wilderness.

HIKING
I recently discovered AllTrails, a Yelp Equivalent for finding hiking trails. I try to do a 10+ mile hike every weekend, whether it is out of the city, county, state, or country!

YOGA
After 15+ years of doing yoga, I finally became a certified yoga instructor. Despite that, I've yet to teach a class. One of my ultimate goals in life is to teach a yoga class for kids. Definitely on my bucketlist!

OUTDOOR
Scavenger hunting, geocaching, SPARTAN, climbing, running/jogging. Anything in the great outdoor.

Algo increíble que he hecho

Flew in a C17 (military plane), and flew a plane (as a pilot).

Qué puedo ofrecer a los anfitriones

Company and a pair of ears.

Países que he visitado

Belgium, Canada, Croatia, England, France, Honduras, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Países en los que he vivido

England