“A mind stretched by new experience cannot go back to its old dimensions”
~Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm somewhat new to this whole couchsurfing deal. It's perfect for cross cultural exchanges and just all around spreading good vibes and paying forward good hospitality. I've traveled quite a bit and one thing I have learned over the course of my travels is that the people you meet along the way are just as interesting and transformative as the places and experiences. I always try to be open to meeting and connecting with people wherever I go; it could make or break a good adventure.

Interests

Traveling of course is a huge interest of mine. Meeting awesome new friends and connecting with new and interesting people. I also enjoy staying active when I can. I love all the boarding sports, riding dirtbikes, cliff jumping, hiking, biking, yoga etc. I also like to indulge in good food, drinks and watching live music, being merry and all that jazz.

• cats
• arts
• photography
• dining
• coffee
• yoga
• drinking
• movies
• traveling
• music
• live music
• jazz
• cycling
• hiking
• skydiving
• cliff jumping
• sports
• volunteering
• craft beer
• comedy

Music, Movies, and Books

Music- Alabama Shakes, Alt J, Little Dragon, Phantogram, Purity Ring, Bonobo, Santigold, Tycho, Toro Y Moi, The DeadWeather, The Kills, Chet Faker, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Black Keys, Portishead, Chevelle, Deftones, Tool etc. I also love supporting lesser known local bands and live musicians:)

Movies- Into the Wild, Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Batman Returns, Tommy Boy, Dumb and Dumber, 40 Year Old Virgin, Bridesmaids SuperTroopers, Anchorman etc..
Books- Wild, Frequency, Eat Pray Love, The Reader, My Beef With Meat, Alive, Vagabonding, The Alchemist, Love in the Time of Cholera, The Biology of Desire, Brain Games, Daring Greatly! Brene Brown is legit my hero:)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have some pretty incredible travel stories, I could go on all day about that. One of my favorite recent adventures was a bikepacking trip through the forests of NorthEast Tasmania! I usually prefer to jump off a cliff for my birthday(In a semi-safe, reasonable, non suicidal way of course). Last time I did was last year and I jumped off a 60ft cliff In Malibu Creek State Park California. Also, Skydiving from 18,000ft was incredible! One amazing thing I'd like to do is go volunteer at an Orphanage or help build a school in a third world country or start and fundraiser to build one, or all of those!

Teach, Learn, Share

I dig a good chat here and there... anything about Traveling, Nutrition, Art, Music, Cats and Aliens! I love to make some coffee or tea and just hang out and chat and/or watch movies; and of course wandering aimlessly in new and beautiful places.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good tea, good vibes, mediocre snacks, food, good company and hella good stories...

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United States