I am a fun-loving, big-hearted person. I want to travel because I love to learn about other people and cultures and EXPLORE.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to be adventurous and safe. I love to learn about a place from a kind local host, and want to offer anything I can to enrich others' lives. I appreciate the chance to get to know a new friend!

Interests

Outdoor sports: hiking, biking, surfing, kayaking
Music: All kinds depending on mood and interest :)
Cultural anthropology: Curiosities about where cultures developed from, art, writing, philosophy, religion, geography

• arts
• writing
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• kayaking
• surfing
• sports
• anthropology
• geography
• religion

Music, Movies, and Books

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.
What Maize Knew
Songs of the Sea

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Went to China without knowing how to speak Chinese. Lived there for 3 years and learned Chinese!

Teach, Learn, Share

O yes, I am all about sharing and learning. I try to listen and ask good questions to learn. :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

A fresh perspective and a voice and mind that question the status quo, with the hope of making the world a better place!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Cambodia, England, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Switzerland, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States