I love to explore new places, learn new things, and hear other people's stories. Most of my travels involve hiking or biking and taking as many photos as I can. I spend a lot of my free time bouldering at my local climbing gym, biking or rollerblading around the city, and playing games with my friends and family at our lake cabin. I also play as much tennis as my aging body will allow me (cue the single tear) and coach on the side. I like to think I have a welcoming and laid back personality.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think making new friends is the greatest thing about traveling. So many times I've been in an incredible place with gorgeous views, great food, etc., and the thing I look back on the most fondly is that great dinner conversation I had at my hostel, or the folks I got to know on that free walking tour, or the people I ran into on that hiking trail. I hope Couchsurfing will give me a chance to meet more great people while traveling and also give me a chance to help out other travelers coming through my city.

Interests

I like hiking and camping, and I am always ready for some friendly competition, whether that be tennis, basketball, beach volleyball, or board games with friends. When I travel, my favorite thing to do is wonder off with my camera and a backpack full of snacks.

• board games
• traveling
• hiking
• camping
• basketball
• tennis
• volleyball
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Of Monsters and Men, The Oh Hellos, Fountains of Wayne, Zac Brown Band
Movies: The Dark Knight, The Bourne Identity, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars
Book: Kite Runner, The Hate You Give

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Biked the Laugavegur Trail in Iceland

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Scotland, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Turkey, United States