New to Seattle, moved here for a PhD (focusing on refugee health).

Love meeting new people especially across cultures and learning and eating and exploring with them.

I am interested in learning, especially about culture and language and health. I like being outside, also art and books. I do as much hiking and traveling as I can.

I have a cat, who is a precious angel and also a skilled escape artist! If you have allergies or aren't able to keep the doors/windows closed - probably not a good fit to stay with me!

Top countries/places I haven't been yet, and hope to visit next:
Norway, Greece, Indonesia, Vietnam, Sweden, England, Tanzania, Latvia, New Zealand, Spain's Canary Islands, Argentina.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love traveling and meeting new people and sharing conversations and maybe a meal (I'd love to cook for you!), I also appreciate a free accommodation with nice people ( :

Interests

• books
• hiking
• languages
• art
• nature
• nutrition
• independent films

Music, Movies, and Books

I like content that makes me think and cry and feel inspired.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Trekked to the gorillas in Uganda (amazing amazing amazing)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Bolivia, Botswana, Cambodia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Rwanda, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Swaziland, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Kyrgyzstan, South Africa, United States