I'm from a small town called North Pole, Alaska. It's about 11 miles outside of Fairbanks. We even have a Santa Claus house with an official Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus (there are even reindeer) and the street lights are painted like candy canes. I'm so lucky to have grown up in one of the most beautiful states in the US. Alaska is one of a kind and no matter where I travel, I always miss the simplicity and authenticity of my hometown. I have a passion for exploring, seeing new things, and meeting new people. I work at a juice and smoothie bar in Fairbanks, Alaska. I am passionate about food and good health. Im vegan. I love to cook, and I can make any dish vegan. I will gladly cook for any guest or host.

Whenever I travel, food and history is always the main agenda. I love finding local hand crafted food (obviously vegan now though) and also exploring the historical factors of a city or country. The people are always amazing too. I love meeting new people and sometimes the odd ways our lives may relate or intertwine.

"To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other, and to feel. That is the purpose of life."

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to meet locals and other travelers on my journey! It's so fun meeting new people especially from different backgrounds. It's refreshing to hear other people's point of view of their own country and what they think you should check out and visit. It's a good way to experience traveling.

Interests

Eating delicious food, enjoying good music and good company, seeing beautiful places, creating new friendships.

I LOVE MOVIES. I am always trying to find new movies that I haven't seen yet and I like broadening my horizons on what I usually watch. I love the way movies can make you feel, it's like stepping into a new life or seeing from someone else's point of view. I love discussing favorite movies too! Nothing is better than when someone loves the same movie as you 💗😂

I love to cook! And I love to eat! Food is a huge passion of mine.

I love buying local and finding "hole in the wall" places. I love little boutiques to locally owned eateries.

• animals
• culture
• dining
• coffee
• vegan
• drinking
• traveling
• music
• local food
• museums
• healthy lifestyle
• local history
• vegan cooking

Music, Movies, and Books

LOST, Westworld, The Office, Big Little Lies, The OA.

Bon Iver, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Kid Cudi, Florence and the Machine, Lord Huron, Haim, Vance Joy, Milky Chance, Glass Animals, Alt J, Little Dragon, Fetty Wap, Santigold, Flume, Arcade Fire, Peter Bjorn and John.
60s, 70, and 80s music. King Harvest, Earth Wind & Fire, Redbone, etc. I pretty much love all music except country haha!

Titanic, Edward Scissorhands, Django Unchained, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Mad Max, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Matrix,500 days of Summer, Donnie Darko, Life of Pi, Slumdog Millionaire, Grand Budapest Hotel, Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Fight Club, Moonlight, La La Land. Any Leonardo DiCaprio movie. Love Wes Anderson and Tarantino movies

I'm a big movie fan though the list would go on for days and days. Nothing is better to me than sitting down and enjoying a great movie.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Inspired someone else.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have always worked in customer service and food industry line of work. I love people (and sometimes hate them at the same time lol)

I LOVE to cook. Only vegan food now, which makes me so much more creative in the kitchen. Everyone loves my food and they are always blown away that there are no animal products in it. My lasagna, macaroni and "cheese", and my nachos are crowd pleasers. I will gladly cook for any guests or hosts.

I love to learn about different cultures and traditions. I can be very social, or a hermit. I can talk for hours or give space if needed.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Customs of growing up in Alaska. How to make a good espresso drink?! My passion for animals, the planet, and other cultures/communities.

Teach how to cook with plant based ingredients.
Sit back and watch a movie ??
Board games!! I am very competitive.

I would love to cook for any host and I will try to bring a trinket from home depending on how much room I have in my suitcase. My boyfriend is also Filipino, so we make very good authentic Filipino food 👍🏼

Countries I’ve Visited

Philippines, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States