Hey everyone! My name's Shane. I'm 23 years old and originally from Cleveland, Ohio. I lived in Japan for 3 years and just recently moved to Sicily. I'm a pretty laid back guy, love meeting new people and experiencing new things!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on couch surfing because the best way to learn about a place is through the locals. It's an awesome community. I usually stay in hostels and a lot of people there have recommended couch surfing. Also not having to pay for lodging is pretty neat.

Interests

• arts
• street art
• tattoos
• concerts
• music festivals
• drinking
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• scuba diving
• snorkeling
• snowboarding
• basketball
• philosophy
• food
• museums
• good conversation

Music, Movies, and Books

Love live music, I'm a big fan of alt rock, hip hop, electronic, jazz. Pretty much everything but screamo and country.
Some of my favorite authors are Stephen king and Michael Crichton. One of my all time favorite books is Cloud Atlas.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

This section is pretty self centered... I climbed Mt Fuji

Teach, Learn, Share

I love learning about different cultures and hearing people's stories

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share a good conversation, and if the host would like, a cooked meal.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, China, England, France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Malta, Philippines, Scotland, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Japan, United States