****I will only accept female guests.****
American working in consulting in Paris.
Trying as many international dishes as possible in my spare time!
I love to swim, check out cultural events, go on day trips...
I have lived abroad for almost five years now (in France and Germany), and I love bringing internationally-minded people together! In this spirit, I organised a restaurant "tour of the world" in Paris (we have tried everything from Venezuelan and Russian, to Yemeni and Creole food), to mix international people so they can find a sense of community here. I would like to bring this same spirit to Couchsurfing.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I value cultural exchange, and I have learned the beauty of connections made while on the road! I have often met people on trips with whom I cross paths years later, and I always learn something from everyone.

Interests

I love swimming, volunteering to support vulnerable communities in France, trying new sport activities, reading, playing and listening to music, and listening to podcasts.

• music
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Buika, Soha
Movies: Wadjda, Cinema Paradiso, Hotel Rwanda, Dead Poets Society
Books: The Kite Runner

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Travelled solo through South America!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach English, French or German
Would love to continue learning Arabic and Spanish
Would like to learn to cook your favorite meal
Would enjoy sharing ideas about culture, politics, religion, the world

What I Can Share with Hosts

A bottle of wine, a good meal, late night conversation, a language exchange, laughter
And of course I would like to help out around the house in any way possible!

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Monaco, Peru, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Germany, United States