I grew up in a small town outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. I fell in love with traveling after doing two years in a community service program called Americorps which took me all around the USA doing community service and helping with the Red Cross in American Samoa. After road tripping, backpacking Europe, going to Asia and South America with my girlfriend Mia, I’m officially addicted to the road.

I’ve been a registered nurse for 5 years and did a lot of other jobs before that. I have two older brothers, a niece, and a cat named Francis. I play guitar, piano, and currently stand up bass for a bluegrass band. I love to read, enjoy music, and get out and do things.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to travel and meeting people on my travels. Beyond the sights and architecture my favorite thing is connecting with people around the world. Sharing a joke, a beer, travel tips and stories. I think couch surfing would be amazing for the opportunity to share in someone else’s culture and city and to return the favor when I would host people from around the world. Cheers and happy trails!

Interests

• yoga
• music
• backpacking
• camping
• rock climbing
• bike riding
• hike

Music, Movies, and Books

Books = Tom Robbins - Another Roadside Attraction, Kurt Vonnegut - Player Piano, Calvin and Hobbes. Movies = Across the Universe, Happy Gilmore, and Guardians of the Galaxy. Music = Andrew Bird, Pink Floyd, Beirut, The Decemberists, The Black Keys.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiking the Inca Trail to Macchu Picchu.

Teach, Learn, Share

I’m learning Spanish (my girlfriend Mia is fluent so she helps me), I can teach some guitar or piano, and I love to cook.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good company, very respectful and clean habits, laughter, nice bottle of wine, and going out and enjoying the local culture and events if hosts want to go and do fun stuff.

Countries I’ve Visited

American Samoa, Cambodia, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Italy, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States