Hello! My name is Nick and I'm new to Couchsurfing. I'm currently on a world journey to honor my Dad who I lost to suicide a few years ago, by spreading his ashes across the world. I've traveled to all 50 American States and 100 countries and counting! I like to think I am as friendly as they come, but I'll let others determine that : - )

I'm super excited to meet people on here to be a part of my journey and hopefully show me authentic experiences in the countries which you reside.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am couch surfing because I want to have a more authentic experience to travel than any hotel can give me. I'm an extrovert and love nothing more than meeting new people.

Interests

My interests and passions include travel (obviously), van living, tiny living, and suicide prevention advocacy.

• hiking
• backpacking
• skiing
• sports
• baseball
• football
• trekking
• authenticity
• vanlife
• vagabonding

Music, Movies, and Books

Books - I'm mostly a self-help and travel guy! Lots of non-fiction here. Love reading about new places I am going to and particular things that I am working on to better myself.

Music - I am all over the place, but would love nothing more than to listen to your local music.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I participated in a Kambo Ceremony in Indonesia which consisted of me being poisoned with potentially lethal frog venom. Fun!!

Teach, Learn, Share

I love this section so much.

I hope that you can teach me about your local customs and ways of life. Frankly, I am interested in learning anything from you that is different from my life experiences. I hope that I can teach you about America, van life, tons of travel hacks, and lessons I've learned throughout my journey.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My in-depth knowledge of just about every single place in America. I have been thoroughly through all states, almost all major cities, and beyond. I've also traversed Australia, Southeast Asia, and just about every inch of Europe. So I have a lot to share from a travel knowledge perspective.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Northern Ireland, Norway, Panama, Portugal, Russian Federation, Scotland, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States