Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to travel and have many places in my future that I want to experience. For me, traveling is not only about the destination, but equally as important are the people and friends that you meet along the way.

Even though I am new to couchsurfing, several years back, I traveled with a friend who introduced me to couchsurfing. I fell in love with the idea and now am ready to travel again, as well as host people when I can.

Interests

I love the outdoors and almost anything involving water.

Yoga
Running
Cycling
Swimming
Kayaking

I'm also into art, photography, classical music, gardening, watching ballets, a good glass of wine, cooking, beach days....

• arts
• photography
• cooking
• wine
• yoga
• running
• gardening
• traveling
• music
• classical music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• kayaking
• swimming
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Music

...Nina Simone
Otis Redding
Frank Sinatra
Amy Winehouse
Black Keys
White Stripes (Jack White)
Hozier
Arctic Monkeys
Santana
Dave Matthews Band
The Cure
Rolling Stones
Jack Johnson
Collie buddz
Spoon
St Germain
Cafe Del Mar
Buddha Bar....

Movies

Very Good Girls
Black Snake Moan
Hunger Games
Her
Italian Job
Inception
City of God
The Usual Suspects
Boondock saints
American Beauty
The Hangover
Limitless
Now you see me

Books

Tao te Ching
Science of Breath

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I learned to milk a goat when I was four- the joys of being raised on a farm.

Teach, Learn, Share

Some of my favorite travel quotes...

“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” – Gustave Flaubert

“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller." - Ibn Battutu

“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.” – Anonymous

“To awaken alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world.” – Freya Stark

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to share stories of life's adventures:
Many times, our own dreams and future desires stem from that which we hear and learn from others regarding the places they have traveled and the sights they have seen. Any time I meet a new friend on my travels, I feel I am always learning about our world and I hope that, in turn, I do the same for those friends.

Even though I cook for a living, I actually do find joy spending time in the kitchen with friends, especially when it is over a good glass of wine. I would be happy to cook, and not just dessert ;) for anyone that hosts me.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Canada, Cayman Islands, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, United States