I'm a high school physics teacher, and I spend summers and vacation weeks traveling as much as I can. I've lived in Helsinki, Finland and Xi'an, China, two very different places where I loved getting to know about the local culture (and eat plenty of local foods!).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm a longtime Airbnb host, and I've enjoyed getting to know the many people who have stayed with me for the past 10 years. Some former guests are now among my closest friends. My spare room isn't booked every night though, so I am happy to offer it to Couchsurfers. And I'm hoping to find some hosts during my summer travels in Eastern Europe.

Interests

• vegetarian
• yoga
• rock climbing
• teaching
• handbalancing

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In 2018, I lived with a host family in China for 4 months. It was difficult having no privacy, dealing with communication issues, and learning how to navigate a new culture, but it was one of the best experiences of my life. I've already gone back once to visit my family, and in 2020 they'll come to see me in Boston.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook yummy vegetarian food! I'm very tidy and respectful of a host's space. But I also like to talk about social issues, local customs, and the educational system in the US and other countries.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Honduras, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kosovo, Latvia, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Finland