I'm a young professional from the northeastern US with a background in chemistry. I currently work at a large software company where I am able to work remote for extended periods of time. I used to travel a lot for work, but took a break during covid. Now I'm trying to make up for lost time.

I am very active and enjoy meeting new people. I love telling stories both mine and those of people I've met. Athletically I regularly run(love hate relationship), rock climb, surf(only recently), and aimlessly wonder through nyc.

I read a lot, exclusively sci fi and fantasy. For the same reason I love to travel to new places I love to read, to experience new places, cultures, etc. I am always accepting book recommendations, but I have a long backlog

Covid gave me a lot of time on my own to think. Across hundreds of hours of debates with myself, on a whole range of philosophical topics, I discovered that thinking about the point of everything can be incredibly grounding in an evershifting and uncertain world.

Insta:@gunitberg

Feel free to dm me with questions about nyc or the northeastern us.

See My Home section for hosting information

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love frugal traveling and encouraging the same in others. Worldliness is also very important to me, so I see it as important to interact with as many possible people from as many places as possible.

It's really easy to lose sight of what makes your current town or city great. Inviting people into your life with fresh view points on it is a great way to always love where you live.

Interests

• coffee
• surfing
• rock climbing
• exploring
• sushi
• comedy
• talking to strangers

Music, Movies, and Books

To name a few Authors:
Brandon Sanderson
Robin Hobb
Becky Chambers
Haruki Murakami

To name a few books:
Children of Time
Fire upon the Deep
Orconomics
A memory called empire

To name a few artists:
Sylvan Esso
Robin Schultz
Caravan Palace

To name a few Directors/writers
Wes Anderson
Quinten Tarantino
Taika Waititi

To name a few tv shows:
Better Call Saul
Broad City
Tuca and Bertie
What we do in the Shadows

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A couple of my college buddies and I once befriended an Australian TV personality during a gondola ride in Hong Kong, then met up for drinks with him and his girlfriend afterwards.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Bad Red Hot Chili Pepper covers on the ukulele.
Endless anecdotes
Philosophical discussions that vary widely in depth and usefulness
The feeling that you did something generous.

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States