Hi, my name is Maddie! I am from the United States and I am currently living in Bangkok, Thailand. I teach English as a bilingual school here. Last year I taught high school World History back in the U.S. I enjoy meeting up with friends, reading, being outdoors, and eating delicious food! I am looking to grow as an individual by meeting new people and having new experiences.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on Couchsurfing because one of the most valuable aspects of life is friendship and building relationships with others. To get to know a location is to get to know the people that reside there. When I travel I seek out this type of experience, the opportunity to make new friends and get a unique introduction to each location.

Interests

• arts
• sports
• parks
• food
• film

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
-The Doors
-Hippo Campus
-The 1975
-The Beatles
-Leon Bridges
-The Rolling Stones
-Ray Charles
-Phoenix
-The Arctic Monkeys
-Young the Giant
-Glass Animals

Movies:
-Anything with Tom Hanks
-The Rear Window
-Forrest Gump
-The Lord of the Rings
-The Pianist
-Dead Poets Society

Books:
-Anything by Malcolm Gladwell
-Sapiens
-Homo Deus
-Man's Search for Meaning
-Tuesday's with Morrie
-Guns, Germs and Steel
-An Enemy of the People
-Slaughterhouse Five
-All Quiet on the Western Front
-Native Son
-Between the World and Me
-Lord of the Flies
-A History of the World in Six Glasses

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my experiences and culture with my hosts. I think each person brings with them their own wealth of personality and thoughts wherever they go. I enjoy sharing what I've learned (or better stated: lack there of) from being on this earth for a few short years. I hope to share my thoughts with an open mind and offer friendship.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Thailand, United States