CURRENT ADVENTURE:

Solo Cross Country Road Trip (USA)! Just me and my Honda Element trying to get to all 50 states. Headed to the Southwest, Pacific Northwest and Montana areas. I have the Hotelement out fitted with a bed/grateful for any free places to park and/or showers to use!

ABOUT ME

Hi Friends! My name is Erik, Im a laid back, fun loving, always up for adventure ginger. I am a trained actor and performer, avid music fan, outdoor/nature devotee and yoga instructor. I believe that love and compassion are the only way to live. Most recent travels and have been to Europe and India, always looking to meet new friends or meet up with locals to hear about your favorite spots in the area!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have had Couchsurfing for like 10 years and have hardly ever used it - manifesting magic and synchronistic meetings this road trip.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

all over the world, but like, never through this site....

Interests

Theatre, stage management, food, arts, wine, architecture, history, stories, biking, dance, hiking, nature, sailing, running.

• cats
• arts
• architecture
• acting
• dancing
• dining
• wine
• running
• cycling
• hiking
• sailing
• history
• theatre
• queer
• queer life

Music, Movies, and Books

The Hours
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything Julie Newmar
Kill Bill v.1&2 (but 1 more:)

*Currently watching my way through the Oscar nominations with my online movie club!
WE WATCHED:
-minari
-trial of the Chicago seven
-promising Young woman
-nomad land

wanna talk movie themes? character development? major plot pitfalls? Hit me up if Im in your area and lets get coffee and chat about iiiiiit!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've done a backflip on the stage of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

I climbed a Mountain...and then turned around....:)

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a certified yoga instructor - will trade yoga time/consultation for hot water!

BUT seriously - if you would like to know more/try yoga and you never have OR feel uncomfortable going to a class I would love to meet up/answer questions. I would love to help you create a personal flow routine! Totally free/I just absolute believe in the healing powers of yoga and will gladly share the gospel to anyone who wants to learn.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Ears - a willingness to listen/learn about your area of the country/world

Culinary skills - I've been told I make a pretty mean risotto.

Great with lending a helping hand/manual labor or cleaning.

I am obsessed with Feng shui - love to rearrange furniture!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Germany, Iceland, India, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, British