I'm stepping up my travel game. I grew up moving around in the military, studying abroad, and then traveling casually as my work as a civil rights/employment law attorney will allow.

I recently completed some longer-term travel. I spent a month in Thailand, three weeks in England, and around various locations in the U.S.

I'm a fairly scrappy traveler for a nearly 40-year old. I like hostels and less-conventional accommodations, particularly because they provide the opportunity to meet fellow travelers. That said, I'm to the point where I prefer a glass or two of wine and a good meal rather than raging parties that go 'till dawn. I do most of my traveling alone and pick up friends along the way...

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

While I've been a member of CS for years, I've only been to a couple meetups. I have not yet been a host or a guest, mainly because I lived in a tiny apartment in Bismarck, ND. Shockingly, no one seems to be passing through Bismarck! I've stayed with Airbnb frequently and have received straight-A's from each of my hosts.

I'm hoping to host in the near future. I have moved close to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks so I hope to open up my home to Couchsurfers once I get settled.

Interests

Spending time with brave people who have interesting stories, music-listening (especially foisting my favorites on others), botanical gardens, public transit.

• civil rights
• wine
• partying
• traveling
• music
• law
• parks

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I worked as a purser on a small cruise ship in Alaska for a season.

I bumped into Stephen Colbert and his family at the Louvre.

I helped save someone's life on a plane to Tokyo.

What I Can Share with Hosts

As an employment law attorney, I can tell you hilarious stories about employees gone rogue.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, France, Mexico, Panama, Scotland, Tanzania, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, United Kingdom, United States