I am a 19 year old student taking a month off to live in Ecuador working with a gap year program. I love to travel because it forces me to be uncomfortable--from which I strongly believe stems growth.

I hope to use this to start to lay down roots both with locals & other foreigners in Ibarra. I also am looking for an apartment, so if anyone is in need of a roommate please let me know!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am moving to a Ibarra, Ecuador and am looking to meet new people -- locals, fellow travelers, potential roommates, future friends

Interests

• arts
• drinking
• politics
• hiking
• sailing
• food
• spanish language

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite books: Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz & The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Just one?
I've climbed Mt. Olympus, trekked Petra, visited Dracula's castle and gotten lost way too many times in the past year alone. Ask me about my adventures, I'd love to hear about yours.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A cooked meal, some practice speaking English or Spanish, a chalk pastel portrait you name it

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Denmark, England, Fiji, Germany, Hungary, Jamaica, Jordan, Portugal, Romania, South Africa, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

Greece, Spain, United States