My name is Ian Powers. In December 2018, I graduated from university with a degree in Business Communications and an emphasis in Environmental Sustainability. I am passionate about protecting the planet - so I am spending 2019 traveling around the thing I am passionate about protecting most! I have also been learning French on my own and through tutors the past 2 years and am looking for authentic experiences and conversations if presented the opportunity to meet a francophone. As for myself, I am a tennis instructor (who loves tennis, especially Roger Federer) in the United States who also loves cycling and hiking. Additionally, I love creative endeavors such as painting, writing, reading, filmmaking, etc. S

Por qué estoy en Couchsurfing

I am on couch surfing not as a "budget travel" option, but as a means to have sincere and genuine experiences with a vast diversity of people across the world. I love to engage with new cultures and see the real life of people in places from rural to urban, small to big. I love to share stories and meet new, like-minded people that wish to create meaningful conversation and friendly relationships. I hope to use Couchsurfing as a tool for creating lifelong memories with interesting people. I also hope to provide this same level of interest and bonding with those that generously and graciously allow me to stay in there homes. I hope to be a part of your lifelong fond memories as well!

Intereses

I have been a competitive junior level and collegiate tennis player in the United States while also being a certified tennis instructor the past 4 years.
I am deeply passionate about cycling and have competed in two century races (100 mile non-stop bike races). I own a teal Bianchi bike from the 1980s.
I love watching and making films and have directed and written a short film that was accepted into a New York and British film festival.
I love to run.
I love hiking, camping, kayaking, and virtually anything outdoors. Canada has some of the best hiking I have ever done.
I love cooking for myself and creating and trying new dishes (Indian food being my favorite).
I love learning new languages and am currently around an Intermediate-Advanced level of French. After acquiring a comfortable enough level in French I intend to move onto Italian.

• movies
• traveling
• volunteer work
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• tennis
• golf
• teaching
• software
• volunteering

Música, películas y libros

No Favorites, But Three Movies that I can Always Watch:
- The Shining
- Ferris Bueller's Day Off
- The Social Network
No Favorites, But Three Series that I can Always Watch:
- The Office (Ok, this is a favorite)
- Breaking Bad
- Dix Pourcent (French series)

Algo increíble que he hecho

I have jumped out of a plane over 10,000 feet in the sky. (skydiving)

Enseña, aprende, comparte

I would love to learn more about your lifestyle, community, and culture.
I would love to learn about your travels and lessons you've learned along the way.
I can share these same things.
I would also love to learn and speak more French if at all possible.
I can share help with the English language if asked.

Qué puedo ofrecer a los anfitriones

I can share midwest meals and stories. I can help teach quick tutorials on video editing software. I can give a tennis lesson (certified USTA teacher). I can help you take better photos and provide help with photography/cameras. I can provide an easy-going and courteous atmosphere. I can cook for you. I can answer any question you have about American culture. I can talk philosophy, the environment, sports, art, culture, politics, anything.

Países que he visitado

Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland

Países en los que he vivido

United States