My Name is Forrest Remington Lins and I've grown up in Washington State. At the time of writing this I am 18 years old but soon to be 19. I love the outdoors and creating adventures for myself. I find a lot of value in building new relationships with people anywhere I go and I love hearing other peoples' life stories. I'm also a music lover who can get down to almost any type of music out there, with the exception of most American "country" music. I always look for learning opportunities about whomever I'm with or wherever I am but at the same time I try not to learn too much about most things before I experience them, you know, to keep things a little exciting. I want to travel the world to hopefully gain some sort of perspective on our species as a whole because I'm sick and tired of people complaining about things that they have yet to experience and I hope to be different. I love how incredibly complex and interesting every single human being on this planet is and I think that "Couchsurfing" is an amazing way to get a glimpse of some of that. I enjoy trying new things (usually) and I'm not afraid of a good time. I hope that the knowledge and experience I gain from traveling will help shape me into a human being who cares for and loves this life that we all share.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm couchsurfing because I want to truly experience my destination. What better way is there to do that than by staying with someone who lives there? I think that having opportunities to build relationships and even friendships with people across the world is invaluable.

Interests

• eating out
• hiking
• videogames
• outdoors
• learning
• talking
• learning new languages
• making music
• making friends
• talking with people

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Band: "Disturbed"
Favorite Movie: "Napoleon Dynamite"
Favorite Book: "Animal Farm"
Favorite Food: Not sure

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've been to the amazon. My dad was born and raised in Brazil and we went to stay 3 weeks in the city of Manaus, Brazil.

Teach, Learn, Share

My life motto is: "There is wisdom in everything, sometimes it's just hard to see." My dad told me that a few years back and it really stuck with me. I feel that if we all took each and every situation as a learning opportunity, we would all be the better for it.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share myself. I have stories, experiences, jokes, anything. I love it when others open up to me to show me who they are and I try to do the same. I'll also help take care of myself and the place I'm staying. I think that a mutual respect is extremely important.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Canada, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States