I’m a college student currently studying abroad! Never been out of North America and super curious to experience, learn, and engage with different cultures!

I was born in San Jose California, currently leaving in Santa Barbara for school. I love surfing, hiking, camping, and eating! I'm just a guy looking to learn more about the human condition and help the environment. I love live music, good drinks, and great food.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm a college student who doesn't have the most money but I want to see as much as I can of the world. I've always been drawn to explore other cultures, engage people from around the world, and eat food from all around. Couchsurfing provides an excellent experience to meet other people from the areas I'm traveling. I also hope in the future I can return the favor for others where ever I am in the world to provide housing and an experience to travelers.

Interests

• wine
• drinking
• live music
• jazz
• hiking
• skateboarding
• history
• eating
• food
• climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Grant Green, Miles Davis, Jazz, Steve Lacy, Tyler the Creator, System of a Down, Noname, Kendrick Lamar, Brockhampton, Earl Sweatshirt, Cage the Elephant, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Gorillaz, Tame Impala, Lauryn Hill, Bob Marley, Kamasi Washington, Frank Ocean, Tribe Called Quest and many more!

Movies: Inglorious Bastards, Mr. Peabody and Sherman

Books: "Guns, Germs, and Steel", "A Long Way Gone", "Kitchen Confidential", "Biomedicalization"

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I’ve had a conversation with Rapper Tyler, the Creator and he asked me how my day was and vice versa. He also told me to travel as much as possible and partly inspired why I am traveling now.

I also had the opportunity to create an organisation that focuses on giving more people the opportunity to experience the outdoors in order to develop love and stewardship for the environment.

Teach, Learn, Share

Some skating and surfing, Spanish, Oaxaquen culture! I can share with you my photography and take some pictures for you!

What I Can Share with Hosts

An open and interested attitude! As well as great conversation and dive into various topics of culture, politics, music, and society. I can 100% assure I will be a clean guest, and be very kind! I am also down to go out and get food/drinks!

Countries I’ve Visited

Cuba, England, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, France, Mexico, United States