Hi there!

I'm Sam, I just graduated from the University of Oregon this past year with a degree in industrial design. I enjoy hiking and backpacking, drawing, live music or other kinds of performance (theater, poetry, dance, etc), reading and traveling!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have lived in the US for the past 8 years, and am now moving to Europe (London, Copenhagen, or Amsterdam I hope). Before I settle down I am travelling for a few months in the European countryside. I plan on backpacking / camping, and seeing a few cities as well!

Interests

• singing
• design
• motorcycles
• traveling
• drawing
• music
• live music
• backpacking
• camping
• solo travel
• travel
• backgammon
• pizza
• web design
• live concerts

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Jamie Cullum, Lord of the Rings (soundtrack), Ed Sheeran, Dave Matthews Band

Movies:
Lord of the Rings, The Shawshank Redemption, Goodwill Hunting, Love Actually, Jiro Dreams of Sushi

Books:
Cabin Fever, A Walk in the Woods, Listening for Coyote, the Belgariad

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I was 18, I built a brick pizza oven in my back garden for less than $100 dollars. I don't know if that's "amazing", but the pizza oven is still there :-)

Teach, Learn, Share

I make a mean fruit crumble (though my specialty is apple and blackberry) and I'd be happy to teach you how to make one.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm always happy to sit and chat, to share my sense of humor and book suggestions. Happy to lend a hand in the kitchen!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Iceland, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Malaysia, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela