I'm an artist living in Fort Wayne Indiana USA. If you would like to see my work find me on Instagram @Peterlupk. I've traveled quite a bit through Europe, the Middle East and Asia. I work full time at a stained glass, mosaic and mural studio that my family owns, my apartment and studio is located above one the buildings in downtown Fort Wayne. I'm a pretty social person and love good conversation, seeing live music, trying new foods and exploring as much of the world as I can.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting people from all over the world and my own country. I love going to local restaurants and real neighborhoods. I have always liked staying in hostels, this seems like the natural next step. I also really love meeting other travelers and sharing stories and experiences.
As a host: I would love to show people from other areas what Fort Wayne has to offer, and I would love to stay with other people who think the same. I know Fort Wayne really well and can direct someone (or go with them) to most any type of restaurant, bar etc. I am particularly interested in hosting people from outside the USA, especially Italy as I have been studying this language for a little while and have spent a lot of time Italy. I am available for anyone staying at my apartment though! particularly if you are interested in art, music, food, literature or are a dedicated traveler! If you need a ride from the airport I can probably pick you up!

Interests

• arts
• italian food
• traveling
• painting
• drawing
• slow food
• italian
• stained glass

Music, Movies, and Books

I like a lot of singer song writers, Damien Jurado, Korey Dane. I don't actually watch a lot of movies. I read quite a bit, I love Jack Kerouac of course but my favorite author is Joseph Conrad.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Rented a motorcycle with almost no experience, drove up into the mountains of Thailand to meet with the tribes and sketch.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love sketching the people and places I travel to and meet. If this sounds cool to you I'd love to do it with new people! you don't need to be a professional, trained etc. just enthusiastic. I am also I pretty good cook, and like making food with other people.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would love to do a sketch of the people I stay with and let them keep it, I've always really enjoyed doing this with the friends I meet in hostels and would love to continue on the tradition with Couchsurfers. I'm also a good cook and have often made food for friends when I visit them in their home countries.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahrain, Canada, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Romania, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy