I love things.
Living things, furry things, colorful things, shiny things, sweet things, small things, all things good.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The second best thing about traveling is the people you meet... couchsurfing just makes that easier. (First best thing about traveling is food. Obviously.)

Interests

Adventures with my son Oakley. Cooking. Swapping stories. Doodling.

• cats
• arts
• traveling
• food
• sharing stories

Music, Movies, and Books

Michael Jackson, The Fountain, anything by Maya Angelou. Respectively.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Isn't surviving enough? ;)

Teach, Learn, Share

We are a family of three that has set off on a grand adventure around the globe.
"Why would you do that? Travelling with a toddler can be so hard!", they say.
"Doing anything with a toddler is hard...”,

I (Melanie) am 32, and an idealist at heart but a realist in practice. I can clean like a mother and have incredible organization skills. I fancy myself a people person and am a lover of all things sweet. I pride myself in being able to do anything (or at least trying).

Nathan (father) is 39, but you would never guess it. He has endless energy and a constant smile. He has this bizarre ability to establish a true connection with anyone he meets.

Oakley is just about 2 years old and oh-so-cute! He has a tremendous laugh, and an even better fake laugh! He loves meeting people, picking apples, dancing, exploring the outdoors, and always takes time to stop and smell the flowers.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I like to think I'm fairly interesting, and I love sharing stories. I can definitely share my wine as well!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, El Salvador, England, Germany, Greece, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States