Hey ya'll! My name is Sam, I'm a 21 year old from California, currently living in Barcelona, Spain. I'm an adventure seeker of all kinds, I love being outdoors whether hiking, biking, backpacking, swimming, cliffjumping, rockclimbing or just taking in some good ol' sunshine. I have many passions and ambitions; I'm studying Environmental Studies and Linguistics, and most of all I try to be a mindful and compassionate steward of the natural planet. Some may call me a treehugger of sorts, and you're damn right I'm a treehugger.
What more? Well I love music and art of all kinds, I have attended numerous music festivals and concerts and I always play some tunes, whether rock, jazz, soul, indie, EDM, Latin, hip hop, or classical. I am fascinated by modern street art but my heart is pulled most by classic works of Picasso, Rembrandt, Dali, and others. I also play piano and can strum a guitar alright, if you have instruments let's jam!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm a traveler at heart. I am fascinated by and wish to experience first-hand the many cultures and societies of the world, tasting all the foods, hearing all the languages, feeling the different ground beneath my feet and sights in front of my eyes. Of course, I am a broke college student so high-end hotels are definitely not on my agenda, but even if I could afford such a thing I'd rather be here on couchsurfing meeting all you cool people because I want to meet the locals and get the most immersive experience possible when I travel. I love the discomfort of small rooms and thin beds and funny smells and a whole city of sights and sounds right outside my window. Also, when I'm not out on my own travels, I'm so glad to be able to host other travelers on their own journies! I love meeting new people from all over the world and learning about their lives so I am more than happy to host. Don't speak English? No problem, languages and communication interest me beyond most things so no language barrier will keep us from having a good time!

Interests

• animals
• poetry
• music festivals
• education
• environment
• cooking
• vegan
• meditation
• walking
• reading
• traveling
• music
• backpacking
• camping
• rock climbing
• languages
• adventure
• biking
• edm
• vegan cooking
• river rafting

Music, Movies, and Books

Too many...
Music:
Rock/Indie: Father John Misty, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Velvet Underground, The Who, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Electric Light Orchestra, The Police, Foo Fighters, Portugal the Man, Tame Impala, Local Natives, Beirut, Fleet Foxes, Glass Animals, Jack Johnson, Lake Street Dive, Cage the Elephant, The Growlers, Two Door Cinema Club, Mac Demarco,
Jazz/Soul/Blues: Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Louis Armstrong, Janis Joplin, Bill Withers, Leon Bridges, Miles Davis,
Hip Hop & Fusion: Kendrick Lamar, Kanye, J. Cole, Chance the Rapper, Anderson Paak, Logic, Notorious BIG, Jay Z, Snoop Dogg, A Tribe Called Quest
Electronic/EDM: Porter Robinson, Flume, Sam Gellaitry, Classixx, Daft Punk, Disclosure, Hudson Mohawke, Jamie XX, Louis the Child, Mura Masa, Odesza, RL Grime,
Reggae: Jimmy Cliff, Bob Marley, Toots and the Maytails

Books/Authors:
The Alchemist, The Road, 1984, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, Lord of the Rings, Michael Crichton, Stephen King, anything by Shakespeare, Hardy, Donne,
Also, read the Jaunt by Stephen King if you're looking for the best scary short story ever, it will scare the absolute living shit out of you guaranteed.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Ride camels in the Sahara desert!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach about the environment, english language skills, vegan cooking, and some fun drinking games. I am happy to discuss America and California for anyone interested.
I’m open to all learning!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I feel I have a lot to share with hosts! I can tell you all about traveling in California and throughout the western United States, I've been tons of places in the US and I know Los Angeles pretty darn well, especially the food scene! I can show you vegan cooking and food, smoothies and acai bowls are a must. I am an able-bodied person and I love hands-on work do I am more than happy to help out with things around the house! I can play piano and guitar and can sing more or less, and I know a bunch of fun card games to pass the time. I'm also an insatiable adventurer so I'm always willing to try new things and will never shy from a unique experience!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, France, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States