All three of us: my cousin(Courtney), my friend (Cassidy), and myself ( Kelly) are all going to be traveling together for a month in July! We are all so excited to meet new people and learn about new cultures in different countries!

Kelly Biles: " Be fearless. Have the courage to take risks. Go where there are no guarantees. Get out of your comfort zone, even if it means being uncomfortable. The road less traveled is sometimes a bumpy road, but that is where your character is truly tested. " - Katie Courie

"Each day is a gift... don't send it back unopened."

"Learn how to cook, try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all...have fun." Julia Child

Courtney Barnes:
Fluent in English; learning French
21, Female
Architecture student at University of Colorado, Denver
From MA, USA

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Kelly Biles : I love traveling! In the past I would always stay with people I knew from certain countries. I have been to Morocco, Austria, Italy, Luxembourg, Tahiti, Germany, and all over France! For almost every place I have gone, I have been able to stay with friends, and I have been able to see their culture first hand. That has always been such a blessing for me! The times I traveled staying in hotels and such, always made me miss out on what the culture and country had to offer. I just found out about Couchsurfing and I joined so I could not only travel more and meet new people, but also see and learn about their country and culture from the people who know it best! :) I love hearing fun stories, traditions, and of course maybe learning a new authentic recipe! ;)

Courtney Barnes:
As a new traveler, I want my first experience in a new place to be as memorable and submersed in the culture as it can get. There is only so much you can learn from a hotel room; the culture is in the people! I am beyond ecstatic to engage and share stories with new friends.

Interests

Kelly Biles: Again... TRAVELING and of course meeting new people! I love seeing new cultures and learning from new experiences. I have a huge passion for cuisine as well. I love trying new and complex recipes. Right now I am trying to master some of the French cuisine including: macarons, croissants, and french bread! :) I also love photography and simply trying to capture a piece of all I see in each place I go. I have been to several countries from Morocco to French Polynesia and each place has their own unique beauty. :) I love being outdoors: going for runs, hikes, biking.... anything to be out in the sun and nice weather!

Courtney Barnes:
My biggest passions are within art and design. I am currently an undergraduate at the University of Colorado working towards a degree in architecture. I absolutely love art and architectural history and I hope to learn even more in my travels. I also strive to combine my studies with practices of sustainability to create environmentally friendly, cheaper living environments for both future students and city dwellers.
Besides design, I love photography, music, hiking, and great food!

• arts
• culture
• architecture
• design
• photography
• beauty
• dining
• cooking
• recipes
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• surfing
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Kelly Biles:
Intouchables is one of my favorite movies, but really anything that will make me laugh or teach me about cultures!
Books... Cookbooks!
I'm a fan of Mumford and Sons, Jenny and Tyler. But I also love learning new music!

Courtney Barnes:
Lost in Translation, Leon the Professional, Alt-J

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Kelly Biles:
Signing up for couch surfing...

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States