I'm currently a graduate student studying international affairs in Washington, DC. I've lived in Oregon and Minnesota, and I spent two years in Senegal with the US Peace Corps. I also studied for a semester in Jordan, and I've had the good luck to travel to other countries for both work and fun!

When I'm visiting new cities I like to spend my time exploring interesting neighborhoods, trying local food, and visiting parks and doing outdoor activities. On recent vacations I rode a tandem bike in the Alps, hiked to the top of a volcano in the Canary Islands, and went swimming at a hidden beach in Hawaii! On the weekend, I prefer to go out to dinner and a dive bar for a good conversation with friends than to go out partying or clubbing.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like traveling and exploring new places, and couchsurfing is a great way to meet people who are from the places I'm visiting, whereas in a hostel you mostly meet travelers from other countries.

Interests

Biking
Brewing beer
Making homemade pizza
Pickling vegetables
Talking about politics
Hiking, camping, and being outdoors

• dining
• cooking
• beer
• partying
• clubbing
• politics
• traveling
• socializing
• homebrewing
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• swimming
• beaches
• parks

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Rode a bike across an entire country ... ok it was the Gambia, which is really small, but it was still a whole country!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm great at shining shoes (but I don't carry my kit with me). I love to cook and would be glad to treat my hosts to some American cooking!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, England, Ethiopia, France, Gambia, Germany, Italy, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Jordan, Senegal