Will you be my next travel companion?

Whether I'm traveling alone, with friends, or my husband I like to make friends along the way. I'm not just looking for a free place to crash, but someone with shared interests who I (we) can have a great time with.

I've recently started hosting CSers now that I've moved back to Tampa. :)

Fun videos of my travels:
A lesson in Icelandic pronunciation...from someone who doesn't speak it https://youtu.be/lcup7JnIV40
Paradise in the land of fire & ice https://youtu.be/gyjvmqh5Iu8
Amsterdam Pranks https://youtu.be/THGJn2zliAo

Pourquoi je suis sur Couchsurfing

To make friends, stretch my travel budget, gain a local perspective, and to overall broaden my horizons.

The CS community is so much more than a place to find a couch to surf on. I've joined Couchsurfing because I want to share my travel experiences with others.

Centres d'intérêt

- Where babies come from (this is not a sexual reference... I'm a midwife!)

- The outdoors: camping, kayaking, the beach, scuba diving & snorkeling

- Theater (do you love Phantom of the Opera?? Then we should definitely be friends!)

- Fitness: yoga, cruising on a bicycle, long walks

- Knitting, games, drinking coffee/beer/wine, museums, gardens, doggies...

- Vegetarian cuisine (I only eat meat and gluten/wheat on rare occasion)

- Live music

• dogs
• theater
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• coffee
• vegetarian
• fitness
• yoga
• partying
• drinking
• crafts
• traveling
• knitting
• music
• live music
• opera
• outdoor activities
• backpacking
• kayaking
• camping
• scuba diving
• snorkeling
• soccer
• languages
• beaches

Morceaux de musique, films et livres

Music:
- Ben Folds is the best... if you agree, I'm sure we'll make great travel companions!
- MJ
- Bob Marley

Theater:
- Phantom of the Opera
- Book of Mormon
- Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
- Cabaret
- Forbidden Broadway

Une aventure extraordinaire que j'ai vécue

Solo Travel! I had a great experience traveling abroad alone for the first time last year. If you haven't treated yourself to a solo sightseeing expedition I suggest you do so.

Some of my other favorite travel memories:

- Iceland! I've been twice and am going back this summer as well. Hiking, waterfalls, blue lagoon, wool sweaters, geothermal pools nestled in nature, and diving Silfra are a few of my favorite memories.

- Spending a leisurely day sailing through the beautiful, old canals of Amsterdam. One of the best ways to see the city!

- Meeting interesting people while traveling. The joy of making friends abroad can't be overstated.

- Driving through the Scottish West Highlands, the Rocky Mountians of Colorado, and the Ring Road of Iceland.

- Something I would like to do: Are you a futbol/voetbal/football fan (no, not the American kind)? I've always wanted to see a live match in another country. I'd also love to start traveling more outside Europe and the US.

Next Adventure: This summer I'm traveling with family to Europe for the whole month of July. Canada>England>Iceland>Scotland>Ireland>Spain>France>Andorra>Morocco>Nederland>Germany>Poland>Norway

Our 10 year anniversary is this Fall and we're still thinking about where to go. Ultimate trip would be Machu Picchu, but depending on the cost we may pick somewhere else.

May 2018 I'm planning a trip to Asia for the first time with my BFF. Dubai, Bali, Thailand, and China are contenders for this trip. :)

Enseignez, apprenez, partagez

Are you expecting? I could teach you about childbirth.

Do you enjoy crafts? I could teach you the basics of knitting.

Do you want to improve your English skills? I'd love to improve my skills in all languages, so maybe we can help each other out here.

Do you like to cook? Me too!

Would you like someone to share a coffee or beer with? I'm your gal!

Do you have a snuggly dog who wants to help a traveller feel more at home? I would love to snuggle with your dog, play with, and take your dog for walks. My doggie, Aidan, would love to be your friend while you visit with us.

Ce que j'aimerais partager avec mes hôtes

I also love the experience of swapping travel stories, so as a CSer I'm sure you have many to share as well. Travel stories pair well with a nice local beer.

Pays que j'ai visités

Belgium, Belize, Canada, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, Scotland, Sweden

Pays dans lesquels j'ai vécu

United States