Hi! I'm Alex Dragone. I'm a television news producer living in Astoria, Queens, New York City.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My first couchsurfing experience was in France, when I relied on the goodness of strangers to lodge me and show me their country. It was an incredible experience, and I want to extend the same opportunity to those visiting New York.

Interests

History, museums, politics, cooking, literature, film. Try me.

• culture
• writing
• literature
• cooking
• politics
• video games
• reading
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• camping
• hunting
• history
• journalism
• religion
• study abroad
• film

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: almost every genre, but rock - classic, punk, and metal - is first among equals.

Books: some favorites include Brave New World, 1984, All Quiet on the Western Front, the Song of Ice and Fire series, and the works of H.P. Lovecraft.

Movies: Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings are my favorites. Drive, 13 Assassins, and Mad Max: Fury Road follow.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Visited the Golden Temple at night in Amritsar, India. They light it up, and it's surrounded by a man-made lake, so the sight is breathtaking.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm excited to show people around New York, Americans or foreigners. Discussing the politics and history of other lands is fun and eye-opening. And I always want to practice my French.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories, mainly. From the U.S., from France, from India and elsewhere. I enjoy cooking for others and showing them the American dishes I know.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Ghana, India, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Norway, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States