Hi! My name is Garrett and I am documentary filmmaker, photographer, traveler and outdoor enthusiast. I currently own a video production company, VentureLife Films, that works to inspire people to get outdoors and gain a greater connection to nature through media - garrettrmartin.com

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I spent a month hitchhiking all the way across Canada filming a documentary and couchsurfing was one of the ways that I traveled. I met some incredible people and immediately fell in love with the community!

I just recently moved to Asheville, NC and am looking to meet some new people through couchsurfing/host people whenever I can.

Interests

• culture
• photography
• documentaries
• yoga
• meditation
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• backpacking
• kayaking
• ukelele
• filmmaker

Music, Movies, and Books

Pretty much any music but especially acoustical, indie-rock and oldies.
Documentaries and travel movies
Non-fiction books with a focus on the environment, conservation, sustainability, outdoors, travel or adventure.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hitchhiking all the way across Canada from coast to coast.
Skydiving and conquering my fear of heights.
Climbing the highest point in the Rockies - Mount Elbert.
Road trip across a majority of the U.S.
Witnessing the northern lights in Iceland.
4-month hiking trip though the Andes.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love talking to fellow travelers, sharing experiences and learning everything I can about a place or person.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share with people what I know about photography and filming as well as some travel related tips/stories etc. Also, more than happy to help with cleaning, cooking or any chores that need to be done around the house.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bahamas, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Iceland, Mexico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States