"We choose to live like monks, rooting ourselves to a home and career and using the future as a kind of phony ritual that justifies the present. We end up spending the best part of our life earning money in order to enjoy a questionable liberty during the least valuable part of it."

My name is Eric Albers and I am a footloose traveler from Colorado Springs, Colorado, currently going to school at the University of Delaware. As I move into my final year as an undergraduate, I am itching for international adventures to add to my past travels. Currently, I have a love for traveling in Africa. I would die if I ever had a 9-5 and plan on seeing the world and dying without any regrets. I can't wait to stay with you (or you to stay with me!). Lets kick back, share our stories and explore the world together!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love travel. I hate spending money. I have no money. In fact I'm in debt. Even if I wasn't I would never pay $300 for a room in a resort that is designed to keep me inside and out of the wonderful places I visit. I prefer interacting with local people who know best the culture as well as the best sites to visit.

The coolest place I have ever couched surfed was in Mpigi Uganda. I spend a couple of nights camping on a hill top in the middle of nowhere and loved every minute of it.

Interests

• juggling
• backpacking
• camping
• slackline
• africa
• reading books
• good food
• craft beer
• international development
• microfinance
• school
• good beer

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite book: Into the Wild
Favorite Movie: 180 Degrees South
Best concert I've ever been to: Mumford and Sons

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Ridden an Ostrich

Teach, Learn, Share

Simplify, Simplify, Simplify - HDT

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good food and drink, great experiences, and a warm inviting environment to hang out in.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Mozambique, Qatar, South Africa, Swaziland, Switzerland, Uganda

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States