My name is Gabriel Perry-Freer and i have been traveling around the world for the past 5 months. I will continue to travel for the next 2-3 months as I start to head towards Europe (from SE Asia). I am a student at Pitzer College in Claremont California, where I study Geology and Photography. I love to be outdoors and plan on going into the world of outdoor guiding, wilderness search and rescue and wilderness firefighting after school!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have had Couchsurfer recommended to me from multiple friends who suggested it as a great way to meet local people, and have a more interesting and engaging experience in the country you are visiting.

Couchsurfer.com also seems like a great way to save money and avoid the typical travel hostel experience.

I am hoping to use the platform now for finding places to stay, and hopefully one day be able to offer a place to stay to others.

Interests

• photography
• running
• traveling
• music
• soccer
• nature
• backpacker
• conversation
• climbing
• climate change

Music, Movies, and Books

I love all types of music especially Tropical house (Kygo, Odesza, Petit Biscuit, etc..) Rock/indie (Cage the Elephant, The Arctic Monkeys, Green Day, etc..) Rap (Chance the Rapper, Kanye, Vince Staples, Tupac, Hilltop Hoods, Travis Scott, Drake, Mos Def, ect..)and oldies! (the Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, ect..) and much more.

Some of my favorite movies are; The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Oblivion, Blade Runner 2019,Interstellar, and the Big Lebowski.

A number of my top books are; City of Thieves, The Sojurn, The End of Faith, Think on These Things.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've worked as a commercial fisherman and at a fish processing plant in Alaska. It was 2.5 months of the hardest work and most beautiful scenery that I have ever experienced.

Teach, Learn, Share

Hoping to learn whatever I can from anyone who will teach me.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Few of my qualifications are; I am a backpacking guide, certified WFR (wilderness first responder), bike mechanic, advanced open water diver, and skilled manual laborer. I am happy to earn my keep in whatever way seems most appropriate!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cambodia, France, Italy, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, Uganda, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States