Hello I'm Tyler Rietz. I am from Bismarck, North Dakota. I am at a point in my life where I need to find out more about myself. I feel the best way to do that is through traveling and seening as many people and cultures as possible.

**I am allergic to cats and shrimp

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have always been interested in other countries and cultures and now I am finally acting upon it. I just got out of college and what to see the world before I jump back in. With that being said, I am trying to go to as many countries as I can in my life and document it along the way.

Interests

• dogs
• comics
• traveling
• painting
• music
• snowboarding
• soccer
• cultural studies
• languages
• adventure travel
• food
• fútbol
• star wars
• japanese culture

Music, Movies, and Books

Huge fan of anything Punk music.

I also like metal, hardcore, jazz, folk, indie, rap, Jpop, and Spanish music.

My favorite punk band if I had to choose would be the All American Rejects or Blink 182.

Favorite Movies: Spider Man

Favorite Books: The Lord Of The Rings, Halo: Flood, 1984, Brave New World, The Circle, The Big Sleep, and The Great Gatsby

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I traveled to Japan and lived there with two different host families for two months. I lived in Yokahama prefecture for the first month and Nara prefecture for the second. Overall, it was a blast and is one of the major reasons why I want, wait... I need to see more of this world.

Did yoga in a Mexico City hostal

Make YouTube videos

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my amazing English skills with you and my amazing taste in music. I can cook basic meals, nothing 5 stars but I could try to get it close. Overall, I am an easy to get along with person who is looking to just have a fun time seeing a new country with a local.

Countries I’ve Visited

Japan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan