I'm a student from the United States and am currently studying abroad in Norway for the year. I am working on a Bachelors in Environmental Studies at home and doing a program in alpine ecology here. I grew up on an island in Washington state, but I often visited the mountains near my hometown. I've spent the last two summers working there on a trail crew.

I haven't traveled very much, but I look forward to a lot of travelling in the future!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on couchsurfing to travel, see new places, learn about different cultures and meet new people.

Interests

I a huge fan of both playing and listening to music. I have been playing guitar since I was eleven and bass since I was thirteen. I have learned to play ukulele and several other instruments over the past few years as well.

I very much enjoy concerts of all types of music and have gone to at least one per year for the last at least 5 years.

I also practice photography a bit. If you're curious, check out my Instagram
Instagram.com/alexxisotto

• photography
• music festivals
• music
• guitar
• hiking
• backpacking
• art
• trail work

Music, Movies, and Books

My taste in music is a bit diverse, but I listen to mostly rock, indie, alternative or punk/ska. Jack Johnson, Kaleo, Jose Gonzalez, Highly Suspect, the Lumineers, Ezra Bell, and Green Day are some of my favorites.

Movies: Dramas/action/documentaries...The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Age of Adaline, The Lighthouse of the Orcas

I can't think of a favorite book. Have any suggestions?

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've hiked up to a lookout on a ridge in the Cascade mountains of Washington during July and experienced a snowstorm without long sleeves (I had only a t-shirt on)

I've jumped into a lake that was mostly covered in ice

Teach, Learn, Share

I really want to learn other languages, about different cultures, etc!

Maybe I can teach you to play some guitar or ukulele?

What I Can Share with Hosts

Friendly conversation, maybe some nice photos or a jam session with music?

I can also cook some fairly decent meals.

Countries I’ve Visited

England, France, Iceland, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Norway, United States