Thanks for visiting my profile! At the beginning of March, I quit my secure job in Chicago Illinois to travel full time and work on my business, happyhempmall.com

You can also check out zakballard.com

I bought a large sprinter van which I am currently converting into a mini home :)

I am happy to host you in my mini home on wheels if we happen to be in the same place at the same time and we can even plan a road trip. I have yet to see a lot of the US so I am always up for new trips in the US, let me know where you want to go and we can split the cost of gas! Free place to sleep.

***My home base is West Lafayette Indiana, near Purdue University and also Chicago Illinois, I'm half in both places.***

HI! I am Zak Ballard. From a tiny town (Pretty much a cornfield ;) near West Lafayette Indiana. I discovered in the past few years that I LOVE traveling. I went to Purdue University and studied business and entrepreneurship but I enjoy learning about many topics such as technology, languages, history, engineering or anything interesting. I love people and I feel that I try to be good to everyone regardless of who they are or where they're from or anything else.

I am social and outgoing but many people would be surprised to know I am actually quite introverted. I enjoy peace, calm quiet and time to myself as much as adventure!

If you are able to host me I promise you will find I am an easy going, open minded guy who likes to experience anything I can. I get along with just about anyone and like to make friends from all walks of life from as many different places and cultures as possible. I am respectful and would actually like to get to know you. Couch surfing should be about culture and making awesome connections with amazing people

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to travel and making friends from all around the world and all walks of life. I am here to make memories, build all types of relationships, and travel the world!!

PLEASE. show me around.. teach me things.. share your life stories and let's stay in touch for when you travel and can come visit me next!

Interests

I really just enjoy experiencing as much as I can to learn about myself and the world. I try to not label things as good or bad but rather an experience. Here are some things I enjoy (but I am open to trying some more as well)

Deep conversations
Dancing
Nature/Hiking
Camping
Wine
Clubbing
Motorcycle
Cooking
Exploring
Museums/Art
Technology
Entrepreneurship/Business

Getting out of my comfort zone and trying new things. Live to learn and experience everything I can while I am alive!!

Music, Movies, and Books

My top favorites for music would be Classical, Rock, Country, EDM and some rap but I pretty much listen to all genres consistently (what would the world be without music?) Also salsa music for dancing

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I quit my successful job to build a brand new business, live in a mini home on wheels sprinter van and travel while working only on my laptop.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to build pretty much anything out of wood or metal..How to drive a manual car or how to laugh.. a lot

What I Can Share with Hosts

Respect, an open mind and hopefully a life long friendship. Also anytime I have a home I will be more than happy to have you stay with me

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Macao, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Sweden, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Denmark, United States