I'm currently studying international relations in Istanbul. I hope to work with policy or humanitarian aid to refugees after graduation. As an experimenting writer, I see life through words; if there's one thing I most need when I travel, it's a pen and notebook.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to travel, and I'm a believer that you can't get to know a place from a hotel room and the tourist sites.

Interests

cooking, trekking/hiking, literature (especially classic novels and poetry), writing, international affairs, road trips

• writing
• literature
• poetry
• cooking
• desserts
• traveling
• hiking
• international relations
• road trips

Music, Movies, and Books

Les Miserables, Anna Karenina, Anne of Green Gables
My music interests change fairly frequently, but I like a lot of different genres, from reggae to folk to pop.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Borrowed a car and took a road trip in South Africa from J-burg to Kruger National Park-- may not be that amazing of a feat, but it was an amazing trip!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to make lots of American desserts, especially apple pie. I'm a naturally curious person, so I love to learn about almost anything! Some of my favorite things to share are road trips, hikes, and good conversations.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Greece, India, Israel, Mexico, Palestine, Peru, South Africa, Turkey, Venezuela, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Turkey, United States