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Warning: I won’t hook up with you in exchange for a couch or city tour :)
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I’ve been traveling around the world for 1.5 years now!

Describing yourself is always weird, but people I’ve met while traveling have often described me as “curious” and “enthusiastic.”

I appreciate genuine conversation above all else (sharing experiences, perceptions, ideas) or taking part in cultural experiences wherever we are. Sometimes known to ask piercing questions and dissect controversial opinions. 👀 I’m most curious about art, history, culture, and social issues in the places that I’m visiting.

And of course, I am really appreciative of anyone who opens up their time and/or space to me. 🧡 Couchsurfing has added so much to my experience on this trip and I am grateful for all the hangouts and adventures!

💉Vaxxed, boosted, and super boosted

Instagram: @byzefan
Travel Notes: verylost.substack.com

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I really enjoy making meaningful connections, and to hang out with locals and really get to know an area. Also, traveling for a long time can get lonely, and CS helps me feel like I have a community of awesome people everywhere that I go. I have made a couple of great friends that I’m still in touch with, and it’s crazy to think they wouldn’t have been in my life without this app!

Interests

• writing
• yoga
• meditation
• marketing
• consulting

Music, Movies, and Books

MUSIC
I love African / African-inspired music the most: Amapiano, Afro-pop, Afrobeats.

MOVIES/TV
I’ll be honest, I don’t watch movies much and can’t really tell you my favorite 👀 When it comes to TV I love relatable comedies, like Community, Arrested Development, Abbott Elementary.

BOOKS
I’m a voracious reader; for classical literature I love Eastern European authors, and for modern fiction I read a lot of Black & African authors (one of my favorite books ever is Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi). A lot of the nonfiction books I read are about Buddhism, neuroscience, or are biographies of people I admire. Always looking for a good book to read - would love to swap suggestions. I have a long list of recommendations to share!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was an executive producer on a music album (I’ll share the Spotify link when we meet!).

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Argentina, Bahrain, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Ecuador, Egypt, England, Eritrea, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Kosovo, Laos, Macedonia, Malaysia, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States