Hey guys, my names Ben Ripka and I'm a 19 year old Canadian. I'm a big fan of traveling and have been on the road for the better part of a year now. You'll find I'm easy going and love to talk and listen; everyone's got something to teach you.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couch surfing is surreal. It let's you get a REAL sense of the lifestyle and culture in different places around the world.

Interests

I'm a big fan of music, play guitar and sing and whatnot. Also I'm a pretty athletic person, biking, hiking, sports, it's all good fun.

• traveling
• music
• guitar
• cycling
• hiking
• surfing
• sports
• engineering

Music, Movies, and Books

I like Alternative music in general, from folk to rock to jazz to EDM, just depends on the mood.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Right after secondary school I biked 3,500km from Edmonton to San Francisco, camping along the american west coast.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A good conversation, maybe some tea or wine? Else my utmost gratitude!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bulgaria, Canada, Cuba, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Laos, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada