Currently exploring Asia, Africa, and New Zealand in pursuit of some of the best hikes and other adventures in the world.

I called Nashville, Tennessee, USA home for most of my life but recently tossed my stuff in a storage unit and decided to travel a bit before deciding where to live and what to do next.

I'm excited to travel, meet new people, try new things and learn along the way.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think the best way to experience a different place or unique culture is by sharing the experience with and among those that know it best.

I've been able to share a couch, air mattress, or spare room with friends and visitors over the last few years and hope to continue doing so wherever I land next. For now, having newly discovered Couchsurfing, I'm also hoping that I can use Couchsurfing to meet new people on my travels, potentially save money on hostels or hotels, and get to know some amazing people and places along the way.

Interests

Anything outside: playing sports, hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, surfing, swimming, running, etc.

Meeting new people; experiencing new things, cultures, and perspectives; traveling; good food and beer; talking to friends and strangers and hearing others' stories; being around people that are excited about life, who they are, and what they are doing

• culture
• dining
• beer
• running
• traveling
• hiking
• kayaking
• skydiving
• sports
• rock climbing
• swimming
• parks

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: I'm a sucker for those cheesy action films set in beautiful places staring beautiful people

Music: blues, funk, rock, and occasional hip hop; Otis Redding, Alt-J, TV on the Radio, Beck, Kendrick Lamar, Jack White; I'm open, please suggest something!

Books: currently reading Skyfaring by Mark Vanhoenacker and The Happiness of Pursuit by Chris Guillebeau

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've gone skydiving, jumped off cliffs, climbed mountains, and experienced other things that truly amazed me, but the thing I may be most excited about is:

(Recently) Quit my job in search of a more fulfilling life, made a list of goals to chase on each continent in 2016, and bought a one-way ticket out of the country. Loving the quest so far

Teach, Learn, Share

WHILE TRAVELING
I love trying and learning new things. Teach me anything. Share your stories, ideas, passions, language, and anything else.

I'll do my best to learn, express my gratitude, and share whatever I have to give.

WHILE HOSTING
I look forward to sharing my home, city and friends when I can

What I Can Share with Hosts

Excitement and energy. I'm very happy to be traveling and meeting new people and friends.

Whether you want to share traveling stories, compare notes, speak in English, teach me some of your language or culture, or go for a walk around town, I am excited to meet you and will be so happy to be there.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Korea, Peru, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States