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Overview

  • 29 references 20 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning French, German, Spanish, Turkish
  • 34, Female
  • Member since 2010
  • UX
  • Anthropology, Language Studies, Human Computer Interaction
  • From Santa Cruz, CA, USA
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Keep traveling

ABOUT ME

I just lost my job and set out to travel long term and see what happens. I'm pretty good at just enjoying what life throws at me. I always tend to end up where I least expected, but there's something beautiful and freeing in not knowing what comes next and not worrying if things don't fit your expectations. I love the outdoors- hiking, beaching, camping, just being in awe of nature in general. It's awesome to get to hear other people's adventures and experiences, nothing is better than sharing stories.

PHILOSOPHY

We are all wanderers on this earth with hearts filled with wonder and souls deep with dreams.

Every moment is golden for them who have the vision to realize it as such

you can never be ready, only willing. There's no such thing as perfect circumstances. Take the leap and figure everything out along the way.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've mostly couch surfed, but hope to have a place to host in the future.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've been couch surfing and it's been the most incredible experience ever! I never could have imagined being shown that much kindness and generosity from complete strangers. I've gotten to host a few people so far and it has been a really rewarding experience.

Interests

foreign languages and cultures, stories, people, cooking, hiking, hitchhiking, reading, music, nature, nutrition, learning, cabbage.

  • cooking
  • reading
  • traveling
  • outdoor activities
  • hiking
  • backpacking
  • kayaking
  • camping
  • hitchhiking
  • language exchange
  • laughing

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

hitchhiking! i think i'm addicted. especially in turkey. these people blow me away with their incredible hospitality.

Teach, Learn, Share

A language exchange would be awesome. it would be fun to learn a little of any language anyone knows.
I'm passionate about food- gardening, cooking, eating, sharing. I am always eager to learn something new in the kitchen. Food is such a fun way to experience new cultures and bring people together.
i'd love to learn more about the cultures, politics, and histories of the places i travel to.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, France, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Turkey, United States

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  • 4 Vouches

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