Hi. I'm Kyle. I live not far from Los Angeles/Hollywood.
40 miles east in a funny named city called Rancho Cucamonga.

Know they added the extra praise and other reference functions since I was reviewed! So thats why they arent included.

I traveled europe for 95 days last summer which unexpectedly brought me into Istanbul and Israel and I am so glad it did! I then finished my trip in Spain and Nicaragua.

Countries, and cities are beautiful but their people are even more! I am very introvert-extrovert mixed and enjoy sight-seeing/touring on my own, but if I stay with you and you would like to hangout or show me around; I am definitely up for it!
This also means I am always happy to entertain myself and I dont require any special attention.

My ideal hosts are also travelers that I can share stories with or form friendships with. Networking is one of the best ways to enhance future traveling. 50 of my 95 days abroad I stayed with hosts, friends, or friends of friends.

I'd love to go hiking, biking, eating or exploring while couch-surfing. I'm a huge beer fan. I love new experiences and trying new things.

I'm very compassionate towards people in general.

Instagram : Knickum - Follow me, see who i am! .
Facebook: Kyle James Nickum

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To explore. See life in other areas of the world. Getting to see what it's like living somewhere else, instead of just passing through. To meet people and get to know them, share experiences, hopefully meet some great guides here and there!

Interests

People. Friends. Video games(xbox/Xbox1) Exercise(running/hiking). The outdoors. Movies. Trying new things! Traveling.

• beer
• exercise
• running
• movies
• video games
• traveling
• socializing
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: alt rock, indie. Electronic. Dubstep/d&b. Most forms of instrumental. Any of the previous genres with a lot of bass! I'm huge on music and like to think I have a unique good taste in the selections I find.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Poured concrete for access ramps for two weeks in the Dominican republic. Was life changing.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A unique cultural dynamic for an American;

*I was a youth leader for 7 years and got to be a role model for a group of kids from when they were 11, to 18. (Now they are in college!)

*I've had over 10 different jobs.

*I've battled/conquered clinical depression (Always still staying positive!)

*I worked/lived/went to school in the Sequoia mountains helping run a summer/winter camp for kids for 9 months.

Countries I’ve Visited

Dominican Republic, England, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Spain, Turkey, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States