Hi, my name is Travis. I'm a 29 year old urban beekeeper in Chicago. Before that I was living and working in West Africa as a volunteer with the Peace Corps for over 2 years. I love good stories, good wine, good people, and good adventures.

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Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love people. And traveling. Pretty simple.

Interests

Wildflowers. Wine. Bar tending. Really good books. Gardening. Rock climbing. NPR. Crossword Puzzles. Helping others. Music. Cooking. Learning.

• books
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• drinking
• gardening
• movies
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• volunteering
• mountains
• bartending
• herbs
• crosswords

Music, Movies, and Books

I like most music but I'm very picky with books. Lately I've been on a big jazz kick. Can't get enough Sarah Vaughn, Esperanza Spalding, Billie Holiday, Norah Jones etc.

My two most recent favorites are Andrew Bird and a band called Whitney.

I'm an atheist but I'm currently reading the Qur'an. Just finished Packing for Mars by Mary Roach, Consider the Lobster by David Foster Wallace, Stiff by Mary Roach and The Old Man and the Sea by Earnest Hemingway. I also really enjoy anything by Kurt Vonnegut.

A couple of my favourite films would be Annie Hall, Good Will Hunting, and The Game. I'm also a sucker for the old American classics like Casablanca or It's A Wonderful Life.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went bungie jumping naked in Thailand!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can teach you some English or French. I can share some stories from when I lived in West Africa. Or I can teach you how to make a perfect old fashion cocktail 🥃👌🏽😊

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Brazil, Chile, China, England, France, Gambia, Germany, Guinea, Italy, Japan, Mauritania, Morocco, Myanmar, Portugal, Senegal, Thailand, Tunisia, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Guinea, Thailand, United States, Uruguay