To me CS is more than a free place to stay. While I'm young and traveling I want to get the most realistic glimps of each culture I come into contact with and I find CS is the best way to achieve this, not by staying in hotels or going to tourist traps; even hostels can be a great experience but you do not tend to meet locals, you meet other travelers who can be loads of fun. But still, I want the real deal.

The things I enjoy most tend to be simple things; I'm perfectly content reading a book, listening to music, playing my guitar, falling asleep next to a fire, or having decent conversation with friends.
I really enjoy being in nature and seeing new places of natural beauty. I was 23 the first time I left place I grew up so everything Is new and incredible to me. Making the most of my travels now to see it all.
If I find the time for a day off, I'll often spend hours cooking myself breakfast, then hours cooking lunch, and then a couple more hours making dinner. I really like to cook large, elaborate, delicious meals.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'll be traveling Europe and hope to use couch surfing as a way to meet local people who can show or suggest real experiences, rather than the very obvious tourist traps. I'm often having a great time in smaller cities or villages.
After traveling and using CS for a bit, I've also learned how great it is to make life long friends, despite the distance. So I'm also here to meet more people and to continuously diversify my experience in life.
I hope that when I return from my trip and have my own place that I'll be able to provide the same experiences.

Interests

Cooking
Farming
Music
Hikes
Coffee breaks
Dancing like an idiot during almost any activity.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: almost anything other than American top 40s pop and country. I've been really into the math rock and post rock sound lately. There are a number of great bands with that style coming out of the uk and hope to see some live shows while I'm there!
Books: my favorite book of all time is Ishmael, by Daniel Quinn.
Kurt Vonnegut, Tom Robbins, Orwell, Albert Camus to name a few.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In august I travelled the coast of Norway with two new friends all while living out of a VW van.

Teach, Learn, Share

Perhaps I could cook you some "American" dishes, give you a stick and poke tattoo, or whatever else happens!

Everyday is a school day.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A good, fun, and positive attitude. I'm always willing to learn something new, whether it is from good conversation or experiences.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Morocco, Norway, Spain, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, United States