MidwesternAmerican expatriate living and studying Engineering in Hamburg, Germany.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I wish to experience new parts of the globe while gaining insight and perspective from the people who reside there...hopefully making a few friends along the way

Interests

I'm a quite amateur lover of art, history and political philosophy. I'm a lover of museums and contemplating what makes a good life or how to cope with the challenges of being human.

Interested in permaculture, natural design systems, and holistic living, taking inspiration from Sepp Holzer's Krameterhof in the Austrian Alps.

I love philosophical discussion and sharing of meaningful and funny travel stories.

• basketball
• philosophy
• art
• permaculture
• playing music
• debate

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Manchester Orchestra, George Brassens, lala lala, pup, Phillip Glass,

Movies: Before Midnight, Before Sunset, Gladiator, Master and Commander Far diese of the world, anything Star Trek

Books: The Adventures of Huckelberry Finn, anything hemmingway, The Grapes of Wrath, Where the Red Fern Grows

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Completed a 7 day Vipasanna retreat in Belgium

Teach, Learn, Share

Can teach: German, American English, Guitar, political philosophy, and the thermodynamics of the human super-organism that we call civilization.

Want to learn: local drinking games, the best music from your area and of course all about you :).

What I Can Share with Hosts

life experiences, travel stories and tips
I'm a friendly and fun-seeking individual who will respect your space

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States