Hello! My name is Erik, and I am about to peruse my dream adventure of backpacking through Europe this summer! I am a 22 year old student at a university in Wisconsin, USA. I studied abroad in Australia in 2013, and I had the best time of my life. After landing back in the states, I have been working very hard over the past two years to save up for another adventure. The time has finally come, and I will be leaving for Greece on May 16th! I hope to visit about 12 European countries in 80 days; I am looking for locals to help me out along the way!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am a fourth year university student who is on an adventure. I do not have a lot of money, but I am willing to sleep on your couch or floor if it means I can have one more night in Europe!

Interests

Traveling, meeting new people, playing/watching sports, dancing, and trying new things

• dancing
• beer
• drinking
• traveling
• watching sports
• backpacking
• sports
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Movies: Into the Wild & The Shawshank Redemption
Favorite Book: How to Travel the World on $50 a Day by Matt Kepnes
Favorite Music: Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Macklemore

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Skydived over the Great Barrier Reef and landed on the beach!

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to get away from the touristy side of Europe and see how locals really eat, drink, and live on a daily basis.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I clean up after myself; I can offer you interesting conversation and beer money!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Slovenia

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States