Hello, my name is Rachel and I am a traveling Europe this summer doing a mix of pet-sitting, volunteering and Couchsurfing! Hoping to have a more laid back, local experience and not too concerned with seeing specific sites. I love to hike and be active outdoors, read, listen to live music, and paint. For the most part, I don’t make very structured plans and like to see what kind of adventure each day has to bring.

I am vegetarian but don’t mind being in a household that eats meat. I drink socially but don’t smoke.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to have an authentic traveling experience and get to know locals in the places I travel to!

Interests

I'm interested in the outdoors, wildlife, and the environment. I also love to read and swim. My other interests include cooking and listening to live music. I've recently gotten into photography and like to paint occasionally

• wildlife
• photography
• environment
• cooking
• exercise
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• backpacking
• bungee jumping
• swimming
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Books: Atonement, Harry Potter series, Beneath a Scarlet Sky

Favorite Movies: Almost Famous, Blow, Cinderella Man, Erin Brockovich, Inception, Trainspotting, Catch me if You Can, 10 Things I Hate About You

Favorite Music: Fleetwood Mac, Coldplay, The Rolling Stones, John Mayer, Tom Misch

Favorite TV shows: Silo, Vikings, The Last Kingdom

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hosted a concert featuring local musicians at my apartment

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer hosts intellectually stimulating conversations and fun times! We can exchange recommendations for music, books, movies.

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Serbia, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, Mexico