CURRENT MISSION

To see, and do everything! I also want to share my music with the world and get inspired by other cultures.
ABOUT ME

I'm a full time musician-folk, rock, blues, pop, experimental. I love strangers and storytelling, exploring the outdoors, and learning other languages. I'm pretty athletic, and enjoy running, hiking, and biking. I live for stimulating conversation over coffee(which I am happily addicted to), good wine, or great beer. I'm not a strict vegetarian, but I prefer to eat fish in moderation when I have the option.. I love veggies! Above all, I love to travel and meet new friends/family and exchange cultural wealth.

PHILOSOPHY

Never let fear be your motivation. Always start with compassion.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I love to live and eat like a local :)

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've had the best possible experience using couch surfing! The friendships and memories I've made are truly priceless!!!

Interests

Music, Art, culture, history, FOOD!!!!
I particularly appreciate in others art practices that I don't do myself:
Film, photography, sculpting, acting...
I'm a huge history buff. It's what I studied in University.

• fish
• arts
• culture
• photography
• acting
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• coffee
• vegetarian
• running
• traveling
• music
• live music
• rock music
• guitar
• blues
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• fishing
• hiking
• surfing
• skiing
• teaching
• history
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: The alchemist, Pride and Prejudice, Harry Potter,
The great Gatsby
Movies: Moonrise kingdom, Chocolat, The Departed, The hunger games(2), Amelie, Into the Wild, Gladiator, V for vendetta, Ratatouille, The Boondock Saints.

Music: folk, jazz rock, alternative, indie, classical, anything new :)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Got my first record deal with an international label (Stonebear & mayor)! I competed in American Idol season 11 in 2011 (I made it to the top 40! I toured Mallorca with my high school band in 2009. Worked as a singer for the Houston Texans cheerleaders from 2010 to 2012. I made a living off of playing rock music and selling coffee before moving to the live music capitol to finish my college degree. In college I was an active member of the UT water ski team.
Have now skydived and taken a ride in a hot air balloon.
I couch surfed in 2014 across 14 countries in Europe and the Middle East.

Teach, Learn, Share

-I have played guitar for 14 years, I am a good teacher.
-I give vocal and songwriting lessons from time to time.

-I want to learn more languages(improve my Italian).
-I love to cook for friends!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm traveling currently with a band.
HTTPS://cariandbecks.com
HTTPS://www.cariqmusic.com

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Honduras, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Qatar, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States, Vatican City State, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ireland, Israel, Netherlands, Scotland, South Africa, United States