Hey peeps! My name is Matthew and I'm just a guy trying to have fun and live life the only way I know how. I've been in Clemson, SC for about 7 years while attending college (undergrad and graduate school) and now working a full-time job. You can typically find me anywhere outside doing something along the lines of hiking, camping, lake shenanigans, exploring, and other outdoorsy things. On the flip side, staying indoors and hanging out with friends is also preferable. I enjoy meeting new people and making new friends!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I can honestly say that meeting people from different places and connecting with them has to be one the coolest aspects about Couchsurfing. My roommate has an account and we've hosted plenty of people over the years from various places and backgrounds. It's really refreshing to meet genuine people and Couchsurfing has definitely given me the pleasure of meeting cool people and hearing their unique stories. Overall, I'm big on building community and Couchsurfing definitely gives me that opportunity.

Interests

• concerts
• movies
• traveling
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• lakes
• friends
• beach
• exploring new places
• card games
• hammocking

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Needtobreathe, Colony House, Alabama Shakes, Of Monsters and Men, Lake Street Dive, Coldplay, Mumford&Sons, Misterwives, and much more.

Movies: Spotlight, Room, The Big Short, Batman trilogy, O Brother, Where Art Thou, 12 Years a Slave, Wall Street, Star Trek, Gravity, Ocean's Eleven, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, 180 Degrees South (documentary), Moneyball, Fury, and many others!

Books: The Alchemist, Inheritance series, and Shoe Dog. Definitely trying to read more!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Went on a 15 day road trip with three friends...and it was awesome!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share a really good cookie recipe :)

In all seriousness, I enjoy sharing personal experiences that can pave roads to friendships. I'm always open to learning something new!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm always open to sharing my experiences with others. If I can share kindness and openness with everyone that I meet, then I feel that I can always connect with someone.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Iceland, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States