Hi! I'm Stu. I'm in Ireland for a week after visiting some friends in Scotland. I don't really have any plans, but I want to see some live music and meet some cool people. I'm an active guy who likes to be outside as much as I can, especially when I'm in new places. I'd much rather spend an afternoon on someone's couch than stuck in a tourist trap. I'm extroverted and always excited to talk with new people!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Looking for welcoming, safe, and authentic places to stay/people to stay with while travelling. Always trying as hard as I can to avoid the many tourist traps set up around the world.

Interests

• dancing
• woodworking
• hiking
• biking
• climbing
• marathons
• nordic skiing
• ultramarathons

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: My musical interests bounce around a lot. I like a lot of stuff from bluegrass to dreampop to funk.

Movies: Moonrise Kingdom, City of God, The Departed, Grand Budapest Hotel, Forest Gump, many others

Books: Trying to read more. Love Lord of the Rings, science fiction in general, silly mysteries, and the odd book that happens to be lying around

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Ran 41 miles of a 50 mile ultramarathon, had to stop due to an injury. Starting back up soon to train for the next one!

What I Can Share with Hosts

A good time, a Minnesotan accent, and a pleasant/respectful guest.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Canada, Costa Rica, Scotland, South Africa

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Africa, United States