I'm Kristen and I am 23 years old. I grew up in Miami, Florida and got my Bachelor's in International Affairs and Middle Eastern Studies last May. My goal is to work with women's rights issues in the Middle East.
After I graduated, I moved to Israel for three months as a teaching fellow. I had an amazing experience, and ever since then I have had an strong itch to continue to travel, meet new people, and have more unforgettable experiences.
I speak English fluently, a bit of Spanish, studied Arabic for two years, and I know very basic Hebrew. I am easygoing, adventurous, friendly, spontaneous, and dedicated. I think the best experiences are the ones that aren't planned, so I am always down to change things up and challenge myself in new ways.
My hobbies include, eating tacos, hiking, exercising, going to the beach, and drinking craft beer

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am currently staying with a family in Spain through workaway to help their kids with English. I would love to see more cities in Europe, but it is very expensive. Couchsurfing would be an amazing way to meet locals and allow me to see more of Europe. I will definitely buy you dinner, a couple drinks, or anything to compensate for your great hospitality!

Interests

• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• snorkeling
• volleyball
• craft beer
• exploring new places
• tacos
• eating good food
• swimming in the sea

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Some of my favorite bands are Arctic Monkeys, Rex Orange County, Vampire Weekend, Beach House
Movies: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Spider-Man (all of them), any 80s Rom-Com, 500 Days of Summer
Books: Blue Like Jazz, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, Jane Eyre, Persepolis

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed a volcano in Guatemala (not for the faint of heart)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm really bad about talking about myself up but something I am really passionate about is tacos. I would love to share with you my travel stories and experiences and also, just listen and learn about you. I promise that I am very courteous and respectful and I get along with just about everyone!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Belize, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Israel, United States