After growing up in a small town in North Dakota (the Dakota without the presidents' faces on the rock!), I always wanted to get out and explore the world. I got my degree in Tourism & Hospitality, then decided to move to England to work for a year.

It was great, but visas don't last forever, so I moved back to Fargo, ND, (yes, like the movie and TV show), and worked at the Tourism Bureau there.

I've been to 17 (?) countries, mostly in Europe and can't wait to adventure into Asia and South America soon!

I love reading, playing piano, and keeping fit. One day, I hope I live near mountains so I can hike over something other than flat prairieland ;)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Planning to do a round-the-world trip starting in November 2019 and would love to stay with locals and meet people as I go!

Interests

My favorite parts of travel are eating local food, sitting in cafes and people watching, taking walking tours to get to know a city better, and hiking in beautiful landscapes. Meeting locals also tops that list!

• writing
• coffee
• blogging
• hiking
• food
• experiences
• walking tours

Music, Movies, and Books

Love some alternative rock, pop punk, and 70s and 80s hair bands. Working my way through the top 1000 movies to see before you die, and the Barnes and Noble (U.S. bookstore chain)'s list of classics.

Favorite song(s): Fat Bottomed Girls by Queen - OR - Drops of Jupiter by Train - OR - Take On Me by Aha
Favorite books: The Handmaid's Tale, A Tale of Two Cities, Sapiens
Favorite movie: TBD

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

On a road trip through the U.S. National Parks, I ran to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and hiked out of it all in the same morning!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good conversations (love chatting and learning about new cultures!), insights into moving to the UK, a shoutout in my blog, and happy to bring some US food along to share if desired :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States