I love passionate debate; if you want to get drunk and argue about politics, economics, religion, artificial intelligence, history, space, or anything of consequence then I'll be your new best friend by the end of the night. I'm not out to change your mind but to improve my own, maybe we both evolve.

Socializing is my favorite pastime. I can bring a bottle of whiskey. We can go to your favorite places. Got a cool hobby? I want to know all about it. I'll get my hands dirty. Have a great story? I'm dying to hear it. I love trying new things, especially foods. I'll eat hot stuff, just don't try to kill me. I'll eat and drink local delicacies, like really gross cheese, carbonated horse milk, or some kind of animal that has been stuffed inside its own intestines. I do not condone that, btw, but I will digest it.

I'm a seasoned misadventurer and a solid travel companion. I'm lighthearted, grateful, and I pull my own weight. If things go sideways, I'm your huckleberry. Getting run in by the cops in Kafkastan? If I can't bribe them, I'll go to the consulate for you. I've been to every state in America, most provinces of Canada, and probably 40 countries, some nice, some not. I plan to visit them all (with notable exceptions), drink with them and hear their stories. 'You Only Live Once' is trite but true.

Cheers,
Galen

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because people are awesome.

Interests

• writing
• electronics
• video games
• board games
• reading
• rocketry
• racquetball
• astronomy
• chemistry
• computer science
• engineering
• solo travel
• travel
• biking
• whiskey
• comedy
• space
• 3d modeling
• computer programming
• aerospace
• electric cars
• telecommunications

Music, Movies, and Books

I like action, fantasy, and science fiction movies and books. My favorite authors are Robert Heinlein, Philip K Dick, and Isaac Asimov.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've been to every state in the US. I've driven to 49 states in the US and 7 Canadian provinces in my car.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm very good with computers and networks. I have good understanding of diverse subjects including science, politics, economics, biology, physics, geography, and a particular interest in rocketry. I have a deep knowledge of western history and I'm steadily improving my understanding to the rest of the world. I really enjoy discussing philosophy and emerging issues related to technology like automation and artificial intelligence.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good conversation, funny jokes, bad puns, great stories.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Cambodia, Canada, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Germany, Guam, India, Italy, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Qatar, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Qatar, United States