I'm currently an English teacher in Portbail, France. Though this is not my first time here, I hope to travel to various cities during my one-year contract. I love salsa and bachata dancing, but I am not the best at it. Most summer days back home in California, you can find me paddleboarding, kayaking, or sailing. I also spend a lot of my time volunteering with grassroots organizations back home that aid impoverished communities.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love the concept and would love to meet locals over staying at over-priced hotels.

Interests

• salsa dancing
• bachata
• kayaking
• sailing
• long walks
• walking around
• paddleboarding

Music, Movies, and Books

I love love love alternative rock and alternative pop music. I also am obsessed with mainstream pop music. My favorite bands/singers include X Ambassadors, Troye Sivan, Taylor Swift, Shawn Mendes, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Alessia Cara, Arctic Monkeys, Phoenix, and Two Door Cinema Club.

As for movies, I really enjoyed 500 Days of Summer, Little Miss Sunshine, Grand Budapest Hotel, and Moonrise Kingdom.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Czech Republic, France, Italy, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States