Hi my name is Chance! Once upon a time I was from Salt Lake City, Utah, but I have lived all around the western US and spent considerable time abroad. I studied my undergraduate degree in Taiwan, focussing on Anthropology and Archaeology, and finished my degree with an exchange year in Turkey. Since graduating, I have regrounded myself in the US and switched focus from academics to more tangible work, dipping myself into the realm of environmental conservation. Now however, I'm back out in the world and traveling again, let's see how long I can last!

Feb 2025 - March 2025
Hitchhiking from Barcelona to Prague!

Dec 2024 - Feb 2025
in Morocco, hope to meet many wonderful people on my journeys around this country.

I have a simple passion to explore the world and experience cultures unlike my own. We all have something to learn from each other! I'm always looking to make friends and say yes, you never know where life will take you.

I try to consistently stay curious as I go through life, always willing to try new things and lead with an open heart.

My philosophy is that the experiences we have will always be the most valuable things in our lives. And when they are shared with others, they become especially precious :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Human connection is so important but becoming increasingly rare in its true form. I hope to make wonderful friends and connections all around the world and create a web of people that know no matter where they are in the world, there's always a friend.

Interests

I am always trying to spend time out in nature and enjoy camping, hiking, swimming and anything done in the wild.

I love to dance, and feel through natural movement patterns. House dance and music is especially dear to me, all about love and connection.

Trying to live life in ways that are as natural as possible while still experiencing the joys of life. Interested in simple living, barefoot lifestyle, and a return to our basic necessities without much else.

I especially like to travel by hitchhiking, and it's my default whenever I can. It's amazing the people you can meet and the generosity that is shared.

Otherwise I'm always up for a good movie, book, or piece of music and love to discuss them too.

• culture
• yoga
• meditation
• reading
• music
• hiking
• languages
• dance
• making friends
• back to nature

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Challenged myself to hitchhike from Istanbul to Tbilisi (and back)! The trip ended up including a tour all around Georgia, a detour north to hike in Kazbegi, and an extension south into Armenia to Yerevan. Also found myself suddenly joining an Uzbek convoy for over 24 hours on my way back across Turkey!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer language exchange as I am a native English speaker, fluent in Chinese (Mandarin), and very interested in learning other languages. I have an intermediate proficiency of Turkish and am currently learning French as well! Would be grateful to share and exchange any languages.

Also, I love to cook (and eat) so I can always help out around the kitchen.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Armenia, Australia, Bulgaria, China, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Jamaica, Kosovo, Macedonia, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Taiwan, Turkey, United States