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Overview

  • 4 references
  • Fluent in English; learning German, Spanish
  • 47, Female
  • Member since 2012
  • veterinarian
  • Doctorate
  • From Madison, Wisconsin, USA
  • Profile 90% complete

About Me

CURRENT MISSION

having fun

ABOUT ME

Outgoing, fun, loves to travel, loves to hike, kayak, bike and generally see and do new things.

PHILOSOPHY

I'm only on this earth once, and for an unknown period of time, I plan to make the most of it and to enjoy it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've surfed and hosted previously. All have been good experiences. I believe couchsurfing is along the path to world peace.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Surfing and hosting experience since 2011. All experiences were great!

Interests

My main interest is to have as many fun life experiences as possible. Things I particularly enjoy: Hiking, traveling, going to clubs, parties, reading, kayaking, biking, camping, friends, animals.

  • animals
  • vegan
  • partying
  • clubbing
  • reading
  • traveling
  • cycling
  • hiking
  • backpacking
  • kayaking
  • camping
  • surfing
  • volunteering
  • vegan food
  • veganism
  • vegan cooking

Music, Movies, and Books

Love documentaries about nature and about humanity. Love music in general. Trying to read classic books as well as popular books.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

-Hiking to the bottom of the grand canyon (twice)
-2 months trip through Africa including summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro
-3.5 month backpacking trip through Europe
-Traveling and volunteering in Central America for 2 months

Teach, Learn, Share

I love hearing travel stories.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Belize, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hungary, Italy, Jamaica, Latvia, Lithuania, Malawi, Mexico, Namibia, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Poland, Romania, Rwanda, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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