I am a registered nurse in downtown Toronto. I love Canada and try to show surfers the best of it that I can while perpetually trying to live a more socially and environmentally conscientious life.

I worked as a researcher in Brazil for half a year & would really like some help improving my portuguese!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My parents used Couchsurfing so I grew up hosting and surfing with them. I love hosting because it allows me to cross paths with interesting people from around the world & show off my city.

The joy of travel is rooted in the folks you meet & learning new perspectives to life.

Interests

When the weather is sweet I'm probably hiking, kayaking, or laying under a tree somewhere. In the city, my bicycle is my feet.

I’m a potter. I sell locally & trade with my neighbours for groceries & home cooked meals.

• cooking
• pottery
• painting
• live music
• folk music
• guitar
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• philosophy
• volunteering
• nature
• sustainability
• lgbt
• plants
• feminism
• vegan cooking

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I illegally raised a flock of chickens in my yard, bribing my neighbours not to report me with free eggs.

I’ve solo hitchhiked halfway across Canada & completed both the West Coast Trail & East Coast Trail of Canada. The former hike at only 15 years old & the latter solo at 22. My next hiking goal is to attempt the Pacific Crest Trail or Appalachian Trail in the US.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to knit your own tuque, ice skate, or other do stereotypically Canadian things.

I’ve started to see a trend of Couchsurfing hosts asking for gifts from guests and it really makes me miss the Couchsurfing community I grew up with. The only thing I ask from guests is the opportunity to share a meal together, listen to your stories, learn about your culture, etc. You get the point 😌

What I Can Share with Hosts

Help with cooking, cleaning, gardening, or whatever!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Costa Rica, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Canada