CURRENT MISSION

As I recently graduated from college in December 2016, I'm on a mission to backpack Europe before becoming a fledged adult. Like so many other young people, I'm choosing to gain worldly experiences over a paycheck (at least temporarily)! I'm hoping to meet some super cool people, gain worldly experience, indulge in the charming aesthetic/character of Europe, and become an all around better person from my trip. Here is my itinerary:

Lisbon: March 15-18
Madrid: March 18-22
Barcelona: March 22-26
Nice: March 26-29
Cinque Terre: March 29-April 1
Florence/Tuscany: April 1-5
Rome: April 5-10
Budapest: April 10-15
Krakow: April 15-19
Prague: April 19-24
Berlin: April 24-30
Amsterdam: April 30-4
Freiburg: April 30-May 4
Paris: May 10-16
London: May 16-23

ABOUT ME

I'm a gay, liberal, male, 24 year old recent college grad.

To me, the best time to get out and see the world is while you're young-ish. I'm the type of person that will make a firm decision, and then cautiously go over and over it many times in my head regardless of what I think later. It's rash, but it's exciting. Ask my friends, and they'll describe as adventurous, independent, thoughtful, smart, and loyal. Personally, my interests in traveling revolve around seeing a few can't-miss touristy parts but mainly getting the low down about the real gems and underground areas in the city!

PHILOSOPHY

"Be the change you wish to see in the world."
- Unknown

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."
-Martin Luther King Jr.

"An artist is somebody who enters into competition with God."
-Patti Smith

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I live with my parents in Kent, but we have an extra bedroom for potential surfers..

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've used it 3 times, all were exceptionally awesome.

Interests

Art/design, traveling (of course), big cities, long walks, politics, international news, sociology, dogs, nightlife, gay life, and too many TV shows

• animals
• dogs
• culture
• fashion
• dancing
• environment
• nightlife
• shopping
• news
• traveling
• sociology
• parks

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:

Phantogram, Big Boi, Sia, Janet Jackson, Madonna, Holy Ghost!, AlunaGeorge, Kaskade, M.I.A., Radiohead, Missy Elliott... A person's top 25 most played explains all you need to know!

Movies:

Children of Men, Pan's Labyrinth, Spirited Away, Brokeback Mountain, Avatar...

TV Shows:

Broken Mirror, Six Feet Under, Sex & the City, Project Runway, Mr. Robot, The Twilight Zone...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Broke a gender barrier by becoming the first male dancer on my college's dance team.

Teach, Learn, Share

Educate yourself about the world. Get to know how countries came to be and why they are that way.
I want to know the best local spots to hit while I'm in town! Whether it be restaurants, nightclubs, shopping, parks, whatever!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, India, Mexico, Norway, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States