I'm from the States, currently traveling in NZ. I hike and tramp, sometimes a lot, like when I thru hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2011. Otherwise I like to explore the places I'm visiting, meet people, rock climb, cook, drink beer and learn new things. Aspiring travel journalist

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Traveling/tramping/wwoofing/working my way through NZ!

Interests

Tramping, camping, volunteering, reading, writing, guitar.. The list goes on

• writing
• books
• cooking
• beer
• drinking
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• guitar
• hiking
• camping
• journalism
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Folk music - I play guitar and a bit of banjo
Avid reader - favorites include Hitchhiker's Guide, David Foster Wallace, and Gogol
I like movies by Tarantino and Wes Anderson

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Walked the entire Appalachian Trail, 2200 miles long

Teach, Learn, Share

Love to play and share music, trade books. I am also a competitive hacky sack player (seriously, I've competed in the world championships) and can teach anyone who wants to learn

What I Can Share with Hosts

Music, cooking, cleaning, good times

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, New Zealand

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States