I'm a student, writer, and traveler originally from New York City, but now living in Amsterdam. I lived in Amsterdam previously for a year on exchange while doing my bachelor's and fell absolutely in love with the city. My time spent in the city and Europe as a whole has had the added affect of afflicting me with serious case of wanderlust. I graduated from the City University of New York with a Bachelor's degree in History and English Literature and now I'm now working on obtaining a Master's degree in English Literature at the University of Amsterdam.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

In all my travels so far, I have always been alone, and while there is a sense of "romanticism" surrounding solitary travels, I would very much like to share some time and conversation with interesting locals who can show me their city's and homes.

Interests

• arts
• writing
• books
• literature
• poetry
• concerts
• festivals
• dancing
• beer
• coffee
• meditation
• traveling
• music
• history
• nature
• film
• techno
• exploring
• outdoors
• museums
• good conversation
• good people

Music, Movies, and Books

MUSIC:
The Beatles, The Smiths, The Cure, David Bowie, Elvis Costello, Eric Clapton, The Doors, Pink Floyd, Blur, Metallica, Black Sabbath, The Wu-Tang Clan, Method Man, GZA, Biggie Smalls, Mobb Deep, A Tribe Called Quest

MOVIES:
I'm quite the cinephile, so it is rather hard to list movies as I have watched and enjoyed a lot of them. However, I do find myself rewatching the first two Godfather films and Taxi Driver countless times.

BOOKS:
Being a writer and student of literature, I read quite a bit, enough to be considered a bibliophile. Listing all the books I enjoy would be an exhaustive effort. But, my favorite book of all time is without a doubt The Once and Future King by T.H. White.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Biking through the Dutch tulip fields and countryside on a sunny Spring day.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to compose poems in a very short amount of time. I believe there is a poet in all of us.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my knowledge of literature, arts, history, culture, and comic books. I can also write poems for anyone kind enough to lend me their couch. :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Netherlands, Pakistan, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, Pakistan, United States