Hi there!

My name is Ben and I'm in love with learning new things and exploring the vast multitudes of the human condition and of this planet.

I'm an American living in Paris for the next six months. I'm taking a break from my corporate programming job back home to explore and celebrate this wide wonderful world we share. I'm originally from Portland, Oregon.

I love: nature, hiking, biking, rock climbing, running, dancing, electronic dance music, indie rock music, cerebral movies showing unique portraits of the human experience, art, science, literature, philosophy, programming, memes, and of course travel!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on Couchsurfing for the same reason you're on here!

It's a great way to meet new people and see the culture through the lens of a local =]

Interests

• arts
• books
• human rights
• electronic music
• philosophy
• science
• learning

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Muse, Modest Mouse, Alt-J, Nirvana, Richie Hawtin, Maceo Plex, Kutski, Darren Styles, Nicole Moudaber, Claude Von Stroke, Chopin, Debussy, Lizst, Bach, Kendrick Lamar, Chance the Rapper, Nas.

Movies: The Handmaiden, Pulp Fiction, Old Boy, Eyes Wide Shut, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Mean Girls, Aladdin, John Wick, It's a Wonderful Life, Trainspotting, Snatch, Memento, Interstellar, Amelie, Toy Story.

Books: Harry Potter, East of Eden, 100 Years of Solitude, The Brothers K, Let the Great World Spin, Angela's Ashes, Red Mars Trilogy, A Clockwork Orange.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The first time I was in an airplane, I jumped out of it midflight. (I went skydiving on my 18th birthday)

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach: English, programming, French, good running form, how computers really work, how to cook a steak, how to play Magic: the Gathering.

I can Learn: anything and everything! I'm extremely curious.

I can share: stories, experiences, my knowledge

What I Can Share with Hosts

Food and stories and experiences!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States