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Overview

  • 4 references 3 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning French, Japanese
  • 29, Male
  • Member since 2016
  • No occupation listed
  • No education listed
  • From Marietta, GA, USA
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About Me

I might be 28 but I’m still a kid at heart! 😄 I’m always looking to break out of the comfort zone, try new things, and have some memorable life experiences.

In April 2016, I had the honor to participate in Red Bull's Can You Make It? Contest, where 2 friends and I were one of 150 teams to travel all the way across Europe in 7 days without using any money or cell phones. In that time, we had the most amazing experiences with strangers who showed us kindness in so many different ways. They offered up their homes, cooked us food, bought us train tickets, and much more. Since then, I've always enjoyed creating memories with strangers (much to my mom's dismay), and showing others the same kindness that was shown to me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've come to recognize that Couchsurfing is such a
more rewarding and valuable experience than staying in a hotel, because you meet amazing people, share stories, and get recommendations that otherwise would never happen!

Interests

  • wildlife
  • arts
  • design
  • photography
  • film making
  • movies
  • music
  • hiking
  • surfing
  • scuba diving
  • snorkeling
  • skydiving
  • skiing
  • sports
  • rock climbing
  • adventure travel
  • travel
  • food
  • mountain biking
  • nature
  • slackline
  • longboarding
  • craft beer
  • watersports

Music, Movies, and Books

I love music. I actually write music and play in an alternative rock band called Walden. We’ve had the honor to play at Bonnaroo, Summerfest, and many other big US music festivals. Some of my favorite bands and biggest influences include Coldplay, Bon Iver, M83, Radiohead, Of Monsters & Men, Tame Impala, Mumford & Sons, Young the Giant, Fleet Foxes, Volcano Choir, The Avett Brothers, Ludovico Einaudi, Snarky Puppy, and more…

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Played a show in all 50 of the United States with my band on a 3-month tour.
Traveled across Europe in 7 days without money or cell phones for the Red Bull Can You Make It? Challenge

What I Can Share with Hosts

If you can find me the best craft beer in your town, I'll buy you a pint. That's a promise!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Canada, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Denmark, England, France, Indonesia, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Scotland, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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