I grew up for the most part in rural Vermont (Before I would have clarified it was a real state, but I'm pretty sure people know now because of Bernie Sanders. Also we have Ben and Jerry's ice cream!) and went to university at Bard College in slightly less rural upstate New York. I've loved nature and animals my whole life, and have more recently discovered passions for music and movies. I'm a drummer and an aspiring filmmaker, and I'm always looking to make music and movies with people! The love for nature is something I still exercise by hiking and backpacking, but I'm also looking to finally get familiar with cities too. I finished school less than a year ago and I've decided it's the right time to experience the world, so I'm traveling in Europe, where I've never been before!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

While admittedly, I am a currently unemployed traveler looking to avoid fees where I can, I'm also really interested in meeting people! I'm traveling not only to experience new places but because I want to make new friends, learn about their lives, and have fun with them! I used to be pretty introverted and I'm working my way out, because the best experiences of my life are those with other people, and I want to have so many more.

Music, Movies, and Books

When it comes to music, I love punk, indie, and pop when it's good. Been listening to a whole lot of Courtney Barnett, AJJ, and Gary Clark Jr. lately. Green Day is forever.

This movie list is gonna be random... Lord of the Rings. The Princess Bride. Beau Travail. Hunt For The Wilderpeople, The Spongebob Squarepants Movie. Love TV shows even more than movies actually. Battlestar Galactica, Breaking Bad, Buffy the Vampire Slayer (lots of Bs...) Top of the Lake, Lost, Parks and Recreation, 30 Rock, BoJack Horseman, Avatar, probably a lot more, I'll update this eventually.

I haven't read too many books for fun in a while, but I mean to soon. It's why my college band was literally called Books For Fun. I'm reading The Sea, the Sea by Iris Murdoch right now. I

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once walked over 60km up and down several mountains and through more than one river over the course of 24 hours without sleeping as part of basically an epic scavenger hunt called TWALK.

Teach, Learn, Share

I do not understand what this section is asking of me yet so I'll just offer a fun fact:

Every other planet in our solar system could fit in a straight line between Earth and the moon (but I don't recommend trying this).

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love good conversation and would love to hear about you and your life. I also love seeing the sights and going out to have fun with others. Will pay for dinner out, or (attempt to) make it in. Would be happy to make a silly movie with and/or about you.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, United States