I've been obsessed with maps, flags and cities since I was 4. Now that I'm not a kid, that has manifested in a love for culture, travel and exploration, particularly of off-the-beaten-path destinations (I love you, Kosovo). I'm more of an activity traveler than a sights traveler. For instance, I would far rather go mountain biking in a foreign country than see a historic sight. For me, it's about an experience.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I just love culture. The more I travel, the more I realize that traveling is not about buildings and food, but about people. And to me, couch surfing is a bridge to a community, a way to really connect with people and dive head first into the place I'm visiting. Interesting buildings, good food and fun activities are always appreciated, but if you don't come to understand the soul of a city (its people), then why travel?

Interests

• singing
• cars
• guitar
• hiking
• kayaking
• baseball
• tennis
• economics
• geography
• geopolitics
• international relations
• food
• urban planning
• theology
• development
• aircraft
• sandboarding

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:

Indie rock (Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Revivalists)

Indie pop (MyKey)

Appalachia bluegrass country (Cole Chaney, Sierra Ferrell, Charles Wesley Godwin)

Country (Morgan Wallen, The Wilder Blue, Gabe Lee, Colter Wall)

Movies

Zombieland, Bridge of Spies, Hunt for Red October, A Few Good Men, Hacksaw Ridge, Catch Me If You Can

Books

The Book Thief, the Lord of the Rings, The 100 Year Old Man Who Jumped Out of a Window and Disappeared

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I biked the world's most dangerous road, the North Yungas Road, from la Cumbre to Yolosa, Bolivia.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can play and teach guitar. I'd love to learn some of the local language and culture.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Spirit of adventure, baking (I come from a baking family), music, etc. Random and weird travel stories.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, England, Georgia, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Kosovo, Lithuania, Macedonia, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Slovenia, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada