My name is Valerie, and I'm currently a gap year student.

I'm interested in international relations/global affairs, economics, philosophy, art, photography. In my free time I enjoy the beach, aesthetic cafés, and live music. I'm intellectually curious and would love to learn more about the world around me, especially through others.

I like Romantic art, golden retrievers, the color blue, and hazelnut pralines, amongst many other things.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Now that I'm finally of age, I'm looking to go off the typical, worn-out tourist path.

I'd love to meet both expats and local hosts alike, and get to know more about them and their country. And of course, since I'm financing my own travels, couchsurfing make things a bit easier.

Interests

• arts
• live music
• hiking

Countries I’ve Visited

China, France, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, Qatar

Countries I’ve Lived In

Taiwan, United States