After 10 years in NYC, I decided to pack up and travel the world for the next year or more. Some call this a career gap, some call it amazing, and some call it crazy. I think it's all three.

This adventure is about slow travel and experiencing different places and cultures. Of course I love meeting and sharing experiences with old and new friends alike –that's why I'm on here! I'm a solo traveler and welcome the company over drinks or while exploring.

Starting in August I'll be in Hawaii for over a month before jumping to Japan, South Korea, China... My itinerary is not set but I'm looking at a lot of other places: Vietnam, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Thailand, Laos, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Greece, Jordan, Holland, other places in Europe TBD.

I'm easy going and love a good conversation, but also know the value of alone time. I will always ask where the best place to watch the sunset is and am always up for an adventure.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/tohelenback9

"For everything you have missed, you have gained something else, and for everything you gain, you lose something else." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The best experience is the local experience. I would prefer to try your favorite restaurant or meal, swimming hole, hike, or off-the-beaten-path gem, rather than sift through countless travel books or have a cold, hotel experience. Whatever it is, you know best.

The world is too full of amazing people not to make friends. Whether it's for an afternoon, a week or longer, let's have a good time.

Once I have a home-base again, I will be sure to pay it forward and open my home to the CS community. I'd be happy to share my favorite places with you!

Interests

• arts
• dining
• running
• boating
• technology
• drawing
• podcasts
• hiking
• scuba diving
• snorkeling
• skiing
• solo travel
• adventure travel
• waterfalls
• horseback riding

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: anything by Margaret Atwood, but I'm currently into non-fiction
Movies/TV: I'm a sucker for a good story and anything entertaining, which excludes horror films.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Amazing things happens when I push myself. Learning to scuba, jumping out a plane (twice), backcountry ski. Quit my job to pursue the unknown.

It's also amazing that I know most of my friend's birthdays, without checking Facebook.

Teach, Learn, Share

Marketing, yourself or a business. I grew up on a horse farm (18 years) and lived in the NYC (10 years), so if you want to know how to ride a horse or how to navigate the subway, I have you covered. I'm happy to help out with housework and not afraid to get my hands dirty.

If you're interested, I have an excellent family recipe for ribs I can make.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Canada, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Thailand, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States