Full time backpacker, part time web designer, part time tattoo artist. In 2015, I quit my job of 7 years to travel the world with my best friend, starting with Europe, then South East Asia. She had to return to work so I continued on solo to Australia, Central America and South America. Now I am currently in Turkey and making my way to countries I have not wandered.

Being an open minded artist, I am hoping to meet people who would like share their views of the current situation of the country. Not everything as pretty perfect as the postcards portray.

Aside from that I'm also like anyone else and just wanna have fun. I'd like to see and enjoy the outdoor activities, the food and drinks, the music, and the night life!

Oh and I do travel with my tattoo kit. If you want a tattoo, I'd be happy to give you one.

Insta: jimmysticknpoke

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I would like to meet people who are happy and willing to show me their city. I am more curious in places that may have been overlooked.

Interests

I love the arts. I can appreciate everything, that is why I have decided to go on this trip. I want to absorb all that is offered on our trip: culture, music, dance, food and landscape.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I love music of all types. From David Bowie to Biggie Smalls, Lady Gaga, Sonic Youth, Crystal Castles, Megadeth, DJ Quik.
Guns n Roses were claimed as my first favorite band when I was 12.

Movies: the Big Lebowski, Guy Richie movies, the Alien Quadrilogy, the Bourne Trilogy.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I think the Galapagos Islands was a highlight of seeing so many landscapes and animals in this cluster of islands.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have been tattooing for 3 years. I travel with my tattoo supplies. If you're up for a traditional hand poke tattoo. Let me know.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share a good laugh with my crazy adventures stories throughout my travels.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, Uruguay, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States