Recently moved back to the USA after living in Holland for the past 3 years where I obtained my graduate degree in sustainable development. Now, I'm moving from Charlottesville, VA, where I've been for just over a year and am preparing to move to Burlington, VT for a new job with the Rainforest Alliance.

I'm a laid back guy, nature boy, music junkie, foodie, I have an eclectic taste and my interests span a broad range!

Looking to use my background and passions to make a difference in this world!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I really started to use Couchsurfing for the first time (beginning of 2016) while driving from Seattle to Philly for my new job. Looking for low-cost accommodation along the way, I thought I'd give CS a try. Now that I have experienced the CS world, I will never go back!

I really like to meet people and learn different things. As someone who is fairly outspoken and opinionated, I thrive when I meet individuals who I can learn from and challenge me to reflect on my own worldview.

I also like to meet individuals who just like to chill and have a good time. The kindness that I have found from random CS hosts is something that inspires me and gives me faith in humanity.

Interests

Love to travel, spend time outdoors, going to concerts/shows, meeting new people and having new adventures!

• concerts
• cooking
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• outdoor activities

Music, Movies, and Books

I am music junkie, I love going to live shows, I listen to quite a variety: underground hip hop, downtempo, classic rock,

I like books, movies and TV shows! Aldous Huxley is my favorite author. Into all kinds of movies, just saw The Revenant and The Big Short over the past week - great movies!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Probably the most amazing thing I've done is live in Europe for 3 years!

Teach, Learn, Share

I cook! A lot! So, I'm happy to teach anything about cooking.

I can share a phenomenal amount of good music - if you're into that kind of thing.

I can also teach about sustainability and environmental issues on certain subject areas. This was my academic profession, so I know a thing or to.

I like to learn practical skills!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Scotland, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Netherlands, United States