A little about me! I am a Mathematics (biomed minor) graduate of Vrije Universiteit where I did my thesis on Phylogenetics. I am originally from Los Angeles, where I used to study Film and Screenwriting, which is actually how I wound up in Amsterdam. Currently, I work as an analyst in Amsterdam full time.

What I enjoy most of my travels are the historical sights, nature, and of course the food :). I also enjoy learning local customs and cuisine.

My last major adventure was a cycling trip from Amsterdam to Prague, which took 14 days (2 days of rest) and ~1115 km in 2021. I can teach you how to sail a boat and patch a tire if you ever find yourself in that situation.

I have quite a few hobbies, changing every now and then, but the ones that remain the most consistent are singing karaoke, running, writing, and cooking, sometimes even good cooking. :D

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

What I remember the most on my travels are of course the experiences, but also the people I met along the way. I always make a point to stay in touch and give back to those that have been kind to me and been part of my adventures.

Interests

Hearing other's stories, Playing music, Dancing, karaoke, and drinking!

• music
• karaoke
• hiking
• scuba diving
• sailing
• rock climbing
• history
• tea
• dance
• comedy
• local culture

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Gin Blossoms, Third Eye Blind, Frou Frou, The Smiths, Green Day, Tom Petty, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Genesis, A-HA.

Movies: The Birdcage, Some Like It Hot, Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade, The Matrix, Jurassic Park, Aliens

Books: The Time Travelers Wife, The Postman, The Road

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

There are a couple cool things I've done, but you can find those out when you meet me! I once caught a wild Alaskan Salmon with my bare hands (bear hands?) when I was 8 years old. I also did a standup show for the first time after years of saying I was going to try it, and wound up performing in front of 100 people with some professional comedians. i also founded the first ever onsite radio station on my university campus :D

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to teach how to write stories and learn new facts, regardless of how small or big they may be. Sharing stories and culture is something I always hope to achieve when I meet someone here.

I can also teach some investing practices if you're interested :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

My stories and food if I have it. Also have some fun places to see in Amsterdam if you ever visit!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, England, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Japan, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States