I am an international humanitarian aid worker currently based in Sudan and have been living in sub-Sarahan Africa for the last 4 years. I love to travel and consider myself as a kind, friendly, respectful, adventurous, person.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As I am working abroad, I try to take advantage of my time off to travel the world. But this often means I am a solo traveler. Memories and experiences traveling are much more enjoyable when shared with others. I also love learning about and immersing myself in the culture of the places I visit. Couchsurfing seems like a great way to meet locals and get a more personal experience and make genuine connections while traveling.

Interests

• running
• music
• hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Soul, folk, indie, bluegrass, blues, jazz, world music

Movies: documentaries, independent/foreign films, drama, psychological thrillers, quirky comedies

Books: Nonfiction/memoirs

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed Kilimanjaro

Teach, Learn, Share

I love learning new things, which is probably why my preferred genre of films and books is documentary/non-fiction. I find languages fascinating and a doorway into learning about other cultures.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories about my experiences traveling across Africa, language exchange in Spanish/French/English, good company, book recommendations, cultural exchange.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador, France, Gabon, Gambia, Greece, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, Dominican Republic, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania, United States