Back on couchsurfing again after a few years break. My fiance, Spencer, and I live in Portland, OR and are very excited to host guests. We both like spending time in the outdoors and going to concerts around town. I love to play soccer, try new restaurants, and spend time at the river during the summer. Spencer likes rock climbing, snowboarding, and woodworking. We are both lifelong Oregonians and between the both us know the area well. We have two cute cats, Jasper & Thistle. I speak some Spanish and he speaks Japanese, so we would love to host travelers who speak these languages.

I love meeting new people from around the world and learning about them and the places they are from. When I travel my best experiences are usually just experiencing ordinary things from a new perspective. I love wandering down random streets, walking into supermarkets (anyone else like this too??), trying foods I've never heard of before, and meeting the locals.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet people from around the world! Less likely to host if you’re in town for a conference or just to crash somewhere. I like to get to know my guests and learn from them 😊

Interests

• dancing
• salsa dancing
• cooking
• beer
• wine tasting
• yoga
• running
• technology
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• juggling
• blogging
• podcasts
• piano
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• kayaking
• scuba diving
• soccer
• journalism
• reading books
• rockclimbing
• soccer/football

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

After college I took 3 1/2 months to do a solo trip through Europe and had many amazing experiences (many of them through Couchsurfing!)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love sharing in good conversation. I am a clean and mindful guest. I'm happy to cook and share a meal!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Panama, Peru, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States