Hi! I’m Karen :) Nice to meet you! After 3 beautiful years living on a small remote island in Okinawa, I will be solo traveling around the world! Though I will no longer be able to host for the time being, I’d love to meet up & be hosted from time to time.
THIS IS NOT A DATING APP SO PLEASE DO NOT MAKE ANY ADVANCES AT ME ✌️

I'm open minded, easy going, optimistic, value the little things, absolutely love socializing with people, but also appreciate stillness, as well as being alone from time to time. Cooking is definitely one of my love languages and I would love to share recipes and try new foods! I also prefer to spend my time in nature, go hiking & swimming, cycle, read, drink tea, take photos, people watch, play card games, watch the sunrise/sunset, & learn.

I'm a big believer in the power of community, so I would love to build that on here and have friends from all over the world! Looking forward to meeting you!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To create meaningful connections, experience new things, broaden our perspectives, share ideas, listen, & learn!

Interests

• culture
• photography
• cooking
• gardening
• reading
• traveling
• minimalism
• hiking
• scuba diving
• snorkeling
• eating
• food
• nature
• adventure
• sustainability
• stargazing
• ocean
• outdoors
• learning
• sharing
• mountain
• eco villages
• hitchiking
• documentary film

Music, Movies, and Books

always changing!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

completed a 1,200km pilgrimage in Japan camping most nights, hitchhiking in Japan, lived alone for 3 years on a remote tropical island, & living this beautiful life.

Teach, Learn, Share

let’s talk & we can find out :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

share stories, provide help in any way that I can, offer a listening ear, empathy ! Be a friend :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States