"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime."
- Mark Twain

What's up? My name is Allen Longstreet. I’m a Miami, Florida native but have lived most of my life in North Carolina. I’m a student at the University of North Carolina studying advertising. I am a very easygoing and kind person. My philosophy is that we all cross paths for a reason, and sometimes what you can learn from other people and other cultures is far more valuable than anything money could buy... I love good music, good conversation, and just about anything under the sun.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on CS because I want to make new memories with new friends. The world is a big place and I hope to see a lot of it. I want to try new food, go see the things off the beaten path, and do things like the locals do. I am also tidy and very respectful of people's property.

In 2015 I spent 40 days traveling through 9 countries in Europe - the majority of everywhere I stayed I used Couchsurfing, and it changed my life! I left with lifelong friends and memories. It’s my favorite way to travel when I travel solo.

Interests

Writing, deep conversations, sciences, good music, good people, good beer (microbrews), beautiful views, hiking, nature, culture, and learning more about anything.

• culture
• writing
• books
• dining
• beer
• drinking
• traveling
• music
• hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Interstellar, Avatar, Inception, Shutter Island, Ghost, Blood Diamond, Titanic, The Bourne Series, Bladerunner 2049, The Prestige, Memento, Zodiac, The Witch, Contact, Hush, Grand Budapest Hotel, Moonrise Kingdom.

Books: Wuthering Heights, Dune Series, too many to name!

Music: I enjoy Indie music. Beach House, Tame Impala, Mac Demarco, Cults, Misun, Sufjan Stevens, just to name a few.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've written a book (or two) :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you Spanish, and maybe a thing or two on how not to lose your mind when you write a novel.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share with you what you can probably share with me. Good conversation, good food, beer, and kind hospitality. I am a big believer in Karma and everything is cyclical in this universe. We are all connected and I always try to give back more than I receive. I would love to buy drinks and just talk about the world, or go walk around the city.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States