At the moment, I'm based in Salem, MA, and traveling for art projects in Switzerland and Vietnam, where I used to live. I've lived abroad for most of the last ten years and I love to travel (like most people here). I'm an outgoing introvert- really enjoy hanging out with people but also need some quiet time to myself. I love cooking, eating, and trying new foods. Hobbies include taking care of plants or gardening, interior design, rock climbing, and hiking.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've never met a more generous community of people willing to open their homes and give their time to strangers. I do a lot of solo traveling and it can be lonely, but couch surfers have always made me feel like friends or family.

Interests

• interior design
• running
• gardening
• reading
• hiking
• travel
• outdoors
• climbing

Teach, Learn, Share

I can offer assistance or advice in a number of topics, including ESL (I've been a certified ESL teacher for many years), writing and editing, interior design, organization, particularly spacial organization (my weird personal hobby), and more. I can also offer advice from personal experience to other female travelers who want to travel alone.

And here to learn whatever I can, including just listening to other people's stories.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Food, meals, friendly company, interior design tips (or a full layout plan)- interior design is the profession I would have gone into if I wasn't an artist :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Belize, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, Philippines, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Switzerland, Taiwan, United States, Viet Nam