Recently moved to Amsterdam from the US. Traveling often and enjoy meeting new people. I'm fairly laidback but always up to explore, especially interesting cities and nature. I love craft coffee and beer, often looking to find a great coffee shop or beer bar. And I love to bake!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Hoping to connect with interesting people in the places I'm traveling. And do the same for visitors to Amsterdam.

Interests

I grew up always close to outdoors and wilderness but with a big city nearby to explore as well. These shaped what I look for when I travel. I am often thinking about how to create more authentic travel experiences and engage with people and places in meaningful ways.

• literature
• coffee
• hiking
• psychology
• solo travel
• beaches
• nature
• craft beer
• city life
• nonfiction
• gayfriendly
• coffee shops
• personal growth
• gays

Music, Movies, and Books

Really varied interests in reading - classics, young adult, gay and lesbian, popular science, histories, biographies, etc, etc. Open to most film and music genres too. I enjoy live music, especially jazz and indie pop/rock.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to bake! Most anything but particularly rustic breads.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Laos, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Germany, United States