I'm Derek, 24 years old, from Orange County in California. I'm a student currently and working in restaurants. Studying literature and philosophy. I recently joined this app because I'm soon to be traveling Europe for the first time and would like to see it from the local perspectives. People fascinate me in all of our multi faceted natures and I see life as a great mystery and an expansive journey of the mind and heart. Lover of art; poetry and music and all thing beautiful. (Mirabilis viae)

"What makes the desert beautiful, is that somewhere it hides a well" - Antoine de Saint Exupery

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Searching for the heart of the human spirit through the great fellowship that is mankind

Music, Movies, and Books

Homer, Virgil, Dante, Augustine

Peter Gabriel, U2, Bob Marley, Johan Bach, Yo Yo Ma

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've seen that I'm living within a dream, and seen myself wake up to realize that the sky above is just the roof of some old forest cottage in which an elderly man quietly slumbers.

Teach, Learn, Share

Willing to learn new languages, cultures, and perspectives. Also can help anyone working on learning or improving their English.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good company, a positive attitude, and I'm good in the kitchen as well.

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, Mexico