An extremely excitable graduate student who loves traveling whenever she can get a break from school. I love to meet up with other travellers, swap stories, go hiking, try adventurous foods, and generally have a good time!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet up with other awesome travelers (life is better with people!)

Interests

• birds
• books
• chocolate
• hiking
• astronomy
• ecology
• local food
• foodie
• space
• meet new people
• birdwatching
• bookstores
• hiking mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

I always like to read books set in the places I'm traveling while I'm there. Next on my list is "The Hitman's Guide to Housecleaning" for while I'm in Iceland.

I'm a big fan of sci-fi and fantasy: favorites include The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Discworld, and things by Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman, Neal Stephenson, Robert Heinlein... the list goes on. :)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked up Mt. Vesuvius--on a broken foot!

Teach, Learn, Share

I am an avid bird watcher and love to point out cool nature and ecology to my travel partners. I also enjoy both spouting random history facts and being on the receiving end of such edifying orations.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Enthusiasm and impeccable taste in chocolate. Also, a return offer to show you Los Angeles if you are ever in California!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Guatemala, Israel, Italy, Panama, Poland, United Kingdom, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States