I grew up in Chicago and attended Northwestern University. I am now living in Arlington, Virginia and working in Washington, D.C. I love traveling, and aim to explore new cities and countries whenever possible.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy meeting new people around the world, trying local foods, and discussing travel, culture, and politics.

Interests

• cooking
• running
• politics
• music
• cycling
• history
• travel
• food
• weightlifting
• livemusic

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Arcade Fire, The Black Keys, Arctic Monkeys, The National, Garbage, Jack White (in all iterations and bands), Death Cab for Cutie, My Morning Jacket, Tom Petty (all iterations, likewise), Fleetwood Mac, Jackson Browne, John Mellencamp, The Weeknd, Lana Del Rey, Florence + The Machine, Prince, Michael Jackson, The Notorious B.I.G., 2Pac, Public Enemy, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Dawes, Blitzen Trapper, Rilo Kiley, The Avett Brothers, Balkan Beat Box, San Fermin, Highly Suspect, Japandroids, Queen, The Police, David Bowie, Hozier, Elle King... (the list goes on)

Books: The Great Gatsby (F. Scott Fitzgerald), The Stranger (Albert Camus), Foundation (Isaac Asimov), The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Steig Larsson), and many more

Movies: The Silence of the Lambs, Looper, Donnie Darko, No Country for Old Men, Hot Fuzz, 28 Days Later, Catch Me If You Can, and more

Teach, Learn, Share

Always happy to discuss US history and politics, international affairs, music, and a lot of random accumulated knowledge.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Czech Republic, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Palestine, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, South Africa, Turkey, United Kingdom, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States