Just got back from an awesome first trip to Japan. I learned so much about the culture, language, and food in 5 weeks mainly though couchsurfers. Thank you!! Especially since I never thought I would surf overseas.

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I'm in the Sports industry so I'm on the road quite a bit for work. I also do a fair share of solo travel and visiting friends/family around the country. Currently 100% nomad. Mostly Summers in the PNW and Winters in the Midwest.

I am the sum of everyone I've ever met and everywhere I've been. I'm curious about Life and prefer to learn by meeting people and talking about it - usually over food, bourbon, or arts and live entertainment.

Everyone travels differently. I love this app for connecting with other transients and travelers along the way. It's such a great community. It seems we all have a lot in common- regardless of where we're from or where we're going. Don't often need a place to crash, but always down to meet up.

Hope to cross paths and share stories (and brainstorm solutions to the world's problems).

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@artornart

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'd rather live in a world where we trust our neighbors.

You might not ever be able to walk a step in someone else's shoes, but through trust, we may be able to stay in someone else's home.

I love seeing how people live. You can learn something from anyone you meet.

There's also a comfort in meeting strangers that feel like old friends. My kind of people, regardless of where I am in the world.

This is such a wonderful community I'm so proud to be a part of. We all get to practice and teach each other how we want this safe space to be.

I love meeting up/surfing, but I really can't wait until I get the opportunity to host. That will be the most rewarding.

Some favorite quotes;
The world is as big or as small as you make it.

The grass isn't greener on the other side; it's greener where you water it.

The glass isn't half empty or half full; it's re-fillable.

Know your worth and then add tax to it.

Interests

• music festivals
• boating
• tennis
• volleyball
• golf
• road trips
• food
• art galleries
• stretching
• bakeries
• live entertainment

Music, Movies, and Books

favorite music festival: Bass Canyon at the Gorge

favorite tv show: American Horror Story

Quentin Tarantino movies

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

picked up a hitch hiker from Berlin and then we saw 4 killer whales off the dock in Port Alberni, BC (within 5 feet of us)

What I Can Share with Hosts

a fun adventure, endless conversation, food/drink companion, tennis lesson, light housekeeping,

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bahamas, Canada, England, France, Ireland, Japan, Laos, Netherlands, Scotland, Taiwan, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States