Carly Stoenner

Where did you grow up? 
Orange County, California
 
Where do you call home now? 
La Fortuna, Costa Rica and Phoenix, Arizona
 
Year started at Global Works?
2019
 
What’s your favorite part about leading trips?
I love connecting with new people over simple things, and sharing in the learning process together.
 
What’s something you can’t live without while you are traveling?
I love my noise-cancelling headphones!
 
Where is your favorite place you have traveled to?
Some of my favorite memories include taking wild public bus rides with my co-volunteers in when I was living in Nicaragua working with Peace Corps.
 
Fun fact

For P.E. in high-school I went surfing at the beach every day!
 
What do you like to do in your free time?
I love hiking, bird-watching, yoga and gardening. They all compliment each other perfectly.
 
What languages do you speak?
Spanish and English

If you had to give one piece of advice or words of encouragement to someone on their first travel experience, what
would it be?
Dive in! Try not to make judgments, simply be a “yes” person!