Writer, journalist, photographer, dancer (swing, blues, salsa), foodie and confessed coffee snob. I love cooking, baking and especially eating. Naturally, this carries over into a keen fondness for good cafes, bakeries and eateries in places I travel to.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Couchsurfing affords way more opportunities to meet people and make new friends than staying in hotels, and I love building connections through travel. I don't couchsurf as often now that I'm in my thirties and have developed a keen appreciation for a good mattress, but sometimes it's just the ticket.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I did a lot of couchsurfing in my twenties, especially traveling for swing dance events. These days, my new husband and I love to draw on our network of extended friends and family whenever we travel, not only to save a few bucks but to build relationships.

Interests

• dancing
• cooking
• baking
• traveling
• blues

Music, Movies, and Books

The Beatles, Gillian Welch, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived with nomads for a week on the Tibetan plateau.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Cuba, Egypt, England, France, India, Italy, Mexico, Nepal

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Mexico