I'm an avid traveler who loves meeting people and learning about their history. When traveling I love getting lost and exploring the less-beaten paths. Each opportunity I get to travel makes the world feel a bit smaller, which I think is very rewarding.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new people and travel with the intention of experiencing more than just the "sites."

Interests

Photography, Art, Cooking, Languages, Exploring new places, Repurposing old things, Architecture

• arts
• architecture
• photography
• cooking
• traveling
• socializing
• blues
• paragliding
• history
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I like most of it but am currently really enjoying Rhye, Cole Porter, Glass Animals, and Nina Simone.
Movies: I am always down to watch a Wes Anderson or Woody Allen film.
Books: Historical fiction is my favorite genre. Some of my favorite books are Birds Without Wings, The Stranger, The Alchemist, My Name is Red, Museum of Innocence, and Istanbul: Memories and the City

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed to the summit of the Acatenango Volcano in Guatemala. Being above the clouds was awesome!

Paragliding down to Oludeniz in Fethiye, Turkey.

Teach, Learn, Share

"Let the beauty of what you love be what you do." - Rumi

What I Can Share with Hosts

A bottle of wine, a good laugh, some interesting stories, and a home-cooked meal.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Russian Federation, Turkey, United States