I'm an enthusiastic friend, a welcoming stranger, a scientifically-minded software engineer, an amateur musician, an outdoor enthusiast, an aspiring hippie. Currently I am traveling around the world to see beautiful places and meet wonderful people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I value nothing more than the people in my life, and I always have room for new friends. I think experiences in life are best when shared with others, and I believe society can benefit by trying to live with more communal ideas. I like to do favors for others, and love when people do nice things for me. It makes the world a better place.

Interests

• arts
• music festivals
• burningman
• beer
• music
• live music
• guitar
• hiking
• camping
• astronomy
• computer science
• mathematics
• physics
• mountains
• friends
• love
• peace
• making friends

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Classic rock, especially Pink Floyd, Crosby Stills & Nash, Beatles, and countless others. I also enjoy hard rock/heavy metal, of the old and modern eras. I have a special appreciation for long and complex music, and like listening to full albums.

Movies: I enjoy all sorts of movies, but my film taste isn't something I feel defines me. The movies that are my favorite tend to be the pretty typical "good movies" (Shawshank Redemption, Lord of the Rings, Forrest Gump, Dark Knight, etc...) Although I have recently enjoyed the AI Sci-Fi films "Ex-Machina" and "Her" quite a lot. Sometimes I enjoy watching very bad movies, preferably with some friends and some beers.

Books: These days I mostly enjoy narrative nonfiction books. Accounts of great adventures, such as "Into Thin Air" or "Into the Wild". I find it easier to put myself into the story when I know it actually happened.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have summited Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa. It was an unforgettably wonderful experience, and it was coooooold.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a big fan of language learning. I have become fairly proficient in several European languages, as well as Hebrew. I always love the opportunity to practice and improve my language skills, and am happy to help others as well. I also have a passion for music, mathematics, astronomy, and computer science. I feel I could competently share knowledge about all four.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good company, respectful appreciation, and witty remarks. I'm not one to talk your ear off, but I love good conversation. I enjoy getting to know people, and sharing perspectives on life. I'm always happy to find ways to contribute.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, England, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Jamaica, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Poland, Scotland, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Uruguay, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Israel, United States