Hey there!

My name is Lena and I'm an American student with a passion for people and travel.

As a host, I'm friendly, informative about places to see/eat, and can show you the local bus routes inside and out.
As a surfer, I'm still friendly, as well as hygienic and happy to cook for you. Unless you don't want me to, which is fine too.

Love meeting locals and fellow travelers!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've hosted heaps of travelers who I've met in my adventures and figured couchsurfing was a great way to open my home even more.

As a traveler myself, I believe a city or country is much more than its most famous tourist attractions. I love the chance to meet locals and see the hidden side of a city I wouldn't get to see otherwise.

Social and cultural exchange are a few of the most important things in life and think couchsurfing is a brilliant way to meet and learn about others!

Interests

Travel, food, photography, coffee, hiking, camping, music, politics, literature, and human rights.

See my blog for past adventures!
http://atravelblogofsorts.com/

• literature
• photography
• human rights
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• coffee
• politics
• traveling
• blogging
• music
• hiking
• camping

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Despite the warnings from family, friends, and strangers, last spring I hitchhiked the entire South Island of New Zealand by myself and didn't die!

What I Can Share with Hosts

A sense of humor, a bottle of wine, a few wild travel stories, and moderate cooking skills! (I can make a mean pasta.)

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Germany, Israel, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, United States