Hi there!

My name's Rija.
I'm a tiny human who loves travelling around our big world!
I am made up of chocolate, deserts and laughter. I love animals, or just anything with fur.

I am currently a graduate student (and teacher-in-training), but in my spare time I love going to poetry slams, hanging out with my friends, baking, reading and watching stand up comedies on Netflix. :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I fell in love with the idea of couchsurfing as soon as I heard about the website! I love travelling, and one of my favorite parts of being abroad is meeting new people and learning about different cultures. I'm on couchsurfing to meet people in the places I am visiting.

I am obsessed with stories, and I'd love to hear yours!

Music, Movies, and Books

I truly love all music, so if you have any playlists/ recommendations, send them my way! :)

My most-listened to genres are usually pop, rap, and hip hop. Currently obsessed with Khalid, but always looking to find more/new artists!

Not much of a movie-watcher, but I loved Inception, and every Romantic Comedy/ Comedy I've watched!

In terms of books, I have way too many favorites! Tell me your favorite genre and I'll give you some recommendations if you'd like!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I got a tattoo of a moon when I was in Beijing (my first time living abroad)!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories, jokes and chocolate.

I am a history and social studies teacher, so I'd love to share stories about our world (the past and current). :)
I'm always packing chocolate with me, so if you'd ever like some, I'd be more than happy to share!

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Rwanda, South Korea