Hi I'm Ben! I am currently a University student studying Physics and Astronomy and studying abroad for the year in Gießen, Germany. I just got to Europe in August and haven't done a whole lot of traveling but am excited to experience as many places as I can while I am here! I love the outdoors and am an avid wilderness backpacker when I get the chance. I have backpacked through Yellowstone and all around Washington, Oregon and a little in Canada including to go see the Solar Eclipse in Oregon last year. I also do a good amount of rock climbing and running when I get the chance.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I just recently joined couch surfing for a trip and met some amazing people and would like to continue meeting new people, experiencing local cultures in the places I visit, and share my own experiences. I currently live in a college dorm and am unable to host but am excited to once I have a place with more then 6 square meters of space.

Music, Movies, and Books

Concerts I have been too: Odesza, Phish, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Gryffin, Jai Wolf, Porter Robinson, Primus, Mirror Musa, Alt-j, San Fermin, Rainbow Kitten Suprise, Illenium,

Movies: Arrival, Annihilation, Memento, Drive , Kill Bill, Wild,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I backpacked over 120 kilometers through Yellowstone national park for 9 days last summer! Most memorable moment was on the 4th day we came to a natural hot spring connected to a rushing river and I spent hours in it completely alone in the wilderness. My most well deserved bath.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have some very random skills and obscure knowledge that I would love to share but can never think of it off the top of my head. A few examples I can name are juggling, (very basic but I can do it), astronomy and physics knowledge, backpacking and wilderness knowledge, cooking, I am happy to help with English.

My first Couchsurfing experience was amazing and taught me all about the local culture and life in Switzerland. I love to see how others live and get to know them and the places I'm visiting through their eyes.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cooking, stories, someone to talk to, unfortunately the Parrot is not included

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States