I am am open-minded, easy-going, respectful guy and I like to see and experience things that I never have before

I live in Brooklyn, NYC. I was working in tech until I got laid off (july '23) just days before a 3-week trip to visit Europe. In Europe I got to stay with some very kind hosts and ever since I've been much more actively looking to host and help people visiting NYC.

I am passionate about music and dancing and this past year have been getting really into DJing. I love the outdoors, travel, literature, cooking, technology, climbing, yoga, and much more.

I write a music newsletter where I keep a running updated list of all the interesting concerts in the city - check it out if you're visiting and looking for some live music - https://naturalmusic.substack.com/

Instagram - @alekprus
Music Blog - naturalmusic.co

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

So that I can travel while also getting to meet people from around the world and experience different cultures firsthand. I know how expensive NYC is so I would also love to help other travelers visiting.

Even if I can't host I am open to sharing some recommendations for your time here or to guide you towards the best music and parties during your time in the city

see newsletter for concerts - https://naturalmusic.substack.com/ and DM me if you want to hit the club.

Interests

• arts
• photography
• music festivals
• dancing
• cooking
• yoga
• reading
• music
• cycling
• film photography
• techno
• learning

Music, Movies, and Books

Some favorite authors are Kurt Vonnegut, Don Delillo, George Saunders, David Foster Wallace, and Joseph Heller, John Steinbeck

I love film and some favorite directors include the Coen brothers, David Lynch, Paul Thomas Anderson, Ruben Östlund

I couldn't even begin to describe my music tastes but I keep up avidly new independent music and dance music of all varieties. I share my love of music on my site (naturalmusic.co) to help people discover new tunes they love. Lately, I've started DJing primarily bass and faster UK genres like jungle and drum n bass which has been a lot of fun.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One summer I made it a goal to not drive more than I rode my bike, I ended up cycling 1100 miles that summer and driving about the same.

Went to Spain alone one spring break just to explore and make art.

Created a music blog and built up a remote team of 20 contributors during the pandemic

Teach, Learn, Share

Everyone you ever meet knows something you don't. So the amount of things I could still learn is exponential.

I personally am very knowledgeable in music and art and would love to share my knowledge.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Musical knowledge, conversation, good vibes, alcohol, etc

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States