I am a student from Montana in the United States. I love the outdoors and often spend my free time camping and hiking. I am also a musician and play guitar, piano, banjo and harmonica. I currently play in rock band and love listening to 60's and 70's rock as well as blues, American folk music and bluegrass. I have a personal interest in European politics and current evens and recently spent an Erasmus year studying international relations in Graz, Austria. I look forward to meeting you!!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm couchsurfing to meet new people and better understand their communities. I also enjoy low-budget travel.

Interests

Playing music, camping, hiking, fishing, traveling, reading, drawing, eating tasty foods, talking about politics, meeting new people.

• dining
• cooking
• drinking
• politics
• reading
• traveling
• drawing
• music
• folk music
• guitar
• piano
• blues
• outdoor activities
• fishing
• hiking
• camping
• teaching
• international relations
• study abroad
• hitchhiking
• budget travel

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, The National, The War on Drugs, Tallest Man on Earth, Beirut, The Black Keys

Movies: Harold and Maude, Goodwill Hunting, Shawshank Redemption, Wings of Desire (Himmel über Berlin), Die Legende von Paul und Paula.

Books: Siddhartha, A River Runs Through It, Middlesex, The Sound and the Fury

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I spent 3 weeks hitchhiking and camping in norther Norway one summer with two friends, one wet tent and no money.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can show you where I live and teach you about the past and present of my city. I can teach you how to play many musical instruments. I want to learn about you and where you come from. I hope to share some laughs, drinks, food and memories.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have worked as an English teacher and would be happy to teach anyone English. I want to meet new people and better understand their lives/ cities. I will share my music and try to spread my happiness. I am not an excellent chef, but am happy to cook for anyone who host me.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Italy, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, Germany, United States