Hi my name is Julian, for the last 6 months I have been working as a health volunteer for an american organization in Mozambique. I am moving back to the U.S. in 2017 and would like to travel to Europe before then (Nov-Jan 2016). When traveling I appreciate meeting locals, as opposed to paying my way through tourism....doesnt leave me too satisfied Ive noticed. I'd rather post up at a cafe and read a book and people watch. But even better I'd prefer to have conversation with someone.

Traveling alone is pretty amazing mostly because I can make things pretty cheap, but more importantly it forces me to reach out to people and talk to them. I would love to share stories and hear about your worst nightmares or dreams!My personality is rather light so I enjoy joking around a lot and making people feel comfortable is important to me. I'm blind to race or sexual orientation I believe in the good nature of every human being and I will treat you with my respect and expect the same from you.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meeting new people, sharing stories, making travel easier, cultural exchanges, exploring

Interests

I have a passion for food, fashion, reading, meditation, psychonautic discoveries, love for resourcefulness, drug reform and safety, previously studied kinesiology but I live for almost anything that I think will spur a kick in my curiosity

I'm pretty into exploring nature, whether that be through hiking, walking or sitting in the park, or just spacing out to a cacti. Meeting people who share a similar appreciation for nature is always super special.

Why/how are there still people on this earth in the 21st century that believe the world is a flat disc? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_flat_Earth_societies

I like walking, I think theres something very meditative about it and riding around in the car from place to place can get tedious. So in my ideal world I would not own a car. As of 23 times around the sun I still have not owned a car (I have often borrowed friends cars so I can't say I've never driven one) and I hope to maintain that streak, although I do understand that situations and circumstances may require me to get one.

Music, Movies, and Books

Kurt Vile, Flaming Lips, John Lennon, Fat Freddy's Drop, Dr. Alimantado, John lee hooker, mazzy star, grateful dead, nirvana, the band, sonny Rollins, Ravi Shankar, Amos lee

Albums or music I've listened to recently include:
- Jay Electronica --> He did a rap over the sound track to Eternal Sunshine of a spotless mind

-I had a dream that you were mine by Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam

- A Seat at the table - Solange

- Coming from Reality - Rodriguez

On the road, the Zero Theorem

Demon Box, Hard boiled wonderland and the end of the world, Be here now, the illiad

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Rigged a camera to a weather balloon and got some interesting photos of near space

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach ye how to make a pretty beautiful beurre blanc or if your you're a veg head I've got some recipes I'd love to share

I can give you a couple english lessons.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mozambique, Scotland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mozambique, United States