THIS TRIP: Hey! Before you read my general bio, thought I'd include some information relevant to this trip. I'm taking the train from Chicago to Seattle in mid-August and need to be in San Fransisco for my flight home just after Labor day. Open to visiting/staying anywhere on the train between those two cities, but especially the following places- Seattle, Mt. Ranier National Park, Portland, Bend, Eugene, Redding, Sacramento, and San Fransisco.

I'm a 24 year old Chicago native. I graduated 2 years ago with a B.A. in International Relations and Politics from George Washington University in Washington, D.C..

While completing my degree, I lived in Maastricht, Netherlands for a year on exchange, studying at University College Maastricht. After I finished my Bachelor's, I decided to move down under to Melbourne, Australia. I picked up various odd jobs there, ultimately settling in a role with a non-profit doing research and data entry.

Since I've been back in the U.S., I've settled back into life in Chicago. I've worked as a barista, taken a 5 week trip to Japan, and learned how to be a web developer. I'm excited to see more of the continental U.S.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

Looking to meet fellow travelers and share experiences. Additionally, it's an excellent way to meet some interesting local folks who might have some incredible tips and tricks I might not have been able to do had I not met them.

兴趣

I'd love to do some hikes and nature walks on my trip, basically spend as much time outdoors as possible. Additionally, I'd love to see some local-live music, DIY spaces a plus! I like to cycle, love to take public transport (especially trains, shoutout to Amtrak). Big into coffee. I just bought my first analogue camera! A Minolta SRT 101. It's my baby.

• photography
• beer
• technology
• coding
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• nature
• house music
• techno
• analog photography
• web development

音乐、电影和书籍

I'm currently working my way through Karl Ove Knaussgard's ouevre "My Struggle" which has been challenging but a really rewarding read. I'm pretty open to all sorts of music, I've been getting more into noise, experimental, house, techno as of late. But really up for anything. Same with movies.

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

Five weeks hitchhiking around New Zealand.

教，学，和分享

I'm a bit of a tadpole when it comes to web development, but happy to share my newly acquired skills. Additionally, if you yourself work in web development, I'd love to pick your brain.

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

Happy to share some food and drink with my hosts, as well as cook for you! I really like to have good chats, so you can expect some good banter from me. Current affairs, music, but really interested in what you have to say.

我游览过的国家

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan

我居住过的国家

Australia, Netherlands, United States