I am a teacher of history. I was born and raised in Buffalo, New York, USA, which is right down the road from Niagara Falls. I love to travel and experience new things. I play ice hockey and love the my hometown team the Buffalo Sabres. I prefer winter over summer lol. Too hot for me :) Feel free to ask if you'd like to know more.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The primary reason I would like to couchsurf is to meet local people. I think that when you can see a place through the eyes of a local, it just makes the experience of traveling so much more enjoyable. You can learn about culture, language, and understanding what makes people who they are. I find this much more enjoyable than being around tourists from my own country. Saving money helps too :)

Interests

My interest are in music, art, culture, languages, history, sports (ice hockey), politics, traveling, and photography.

• arts
• culture
• photography
• politics
• traveling
• music
• sports
• soccer
• hockey
• world cup
• teaching
• history
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm a history nerd so I love to read about history. Including fiction. I love rock music. Punk rock is probably my favorite genre. My favorite band is the Tragically Hip. I can list so many bands that I like.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

This one is hard for me, but being in Europe for the 2014 World Cup. Soccer (football) is not really a popular sport in the US, but being in Europe, especially in Germany for this made it a great experience. Feeling the excitement and the joy of the fans was very memorable.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer a host an open mind. I want to learn from the host, and in turn, I can teach you about my culture as well. I'm clean and respectful of other people's personal belongings. I can even do the dishes if you'd like :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States