Hi, I’m Kat! (Kat Conn on Facebook!)

I'm a recent college grad, traveling music festival photographer, and currently work for the National Park Service. I'm a fan of flannels, analog cameras, record players, backpacking, camping, and just being outside as much as I can!

If you're interested in seeing travels with my lens to your eyes, check out https://www.instagram.com/katconn

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The first thing I associate with traveling is meeting new people. Being able to spend time with someone who knows the area, has lived there for their whole life or just wants to share their story with passing travelers is awesome! Learning about a culture first hand from individuals who live in it everyday is where the best suggestions for sight seeing and good eats come from.

I've surfed through Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, and the United States with great hosts who I am so grateful to have met and explored with. My trips wouldn't have been the same without CS and the beautiful connections it allows you to make with people who feel the same about traveling, meeting people, and having truly awesome experiences.

Interests

I’m a photographer, writer, lover of travel and passionate about learning/experience new things! I’m very interested in exploring new areas of the globe and documenting the beauty of a different culture.

• culture
• writing
• photography
• festivals
• dancing
• human rights
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• communications
• sightseeing
• parks
• mountains
• film photography
• adventures
• national parks
• analog photography
• roadtrips
• parks and recreation
• campings

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:
Into the Wild
Harry Potter (all of the series)
Nine Stories
Perks of Being a Wallflower
Wild

Music:
Up for anything honestly!
Favorites are Bon Iver, Florence & the Machine, Novo Amor, Lana del Rey, Eddie Vedder, Alt-J, Bear's Den, Bassnectar, Flume, Illenium, Seven Lions, The Naked and Famous, Purity Ring, Trevor Hall, ODESZA, Big Gigantic, Lord Huron, M83, Tash Sultana, Big Red Machine, Volcano Choir

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Became a music festival photographer
Visited 46 states and 39 national parks (and counting!)
Saw the Northern Lights dance across the sky in Tromso, Norway and Glacier Bay, Alaska
Drove across the U.S. three times

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach:
How to appreciate film photography and if you're lucky, some simple irish dance steps!

Learn:
How to travel on a budget, common words of the native language and the best food places/secret photo spots in the area!

Share:
Adventures from my photo portfolio, ideas for future trips and my background in human rights and visual culture

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories, snacks, gas for transportation, and tips if you ever want to travel to the U.S.
A polaroid for the fridge or wall if I happen to bring it along!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States