Hi there! I'm a journalist and writer living in Washington, D.C., visiting London for a peace conference but looking to explore the city and meet some folks. I'm originally from Oklahoma and I'm of German and Mexican descent. My professional interests include gay politics, Native American and Latino communities, and art. I'm an adventurous guy who loves spontaneous trips but also enjoys sitting down at a coffee shop to write for a few hours. My Twitter is @jpbrammer if you're curious.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Visiting London in March!

Interests

Travel, politics, film, literature, archery, exercise, writing, reading, swimming, drinking, exploring.

• arts
• writing
• literature
• coffee
• exercise
• yoga
• drinking
• shopping
• politics
• reading
• traveling
• swimming
• archery
• journalism

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: The Poisonwood Bible, A Song of Ice and Fire, The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, Harry Potter, The Bell Jar, Walt Whitman, 1984, Profit Over People, Middlesex, The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, Bless Me Ultima, Kurt Vonnegut, The Road, Tennessee Williams, Oscar Wilde, Brave New World, David Sedaris, Great Gatsby, A Moveable Feast, To Kill a Mockingbird

Movies: Amadeus, Weekend, Little Miss Sunshine, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Memento, Quentin Tarantino, Akira, Alien, Aliens, Solaris, Battleship Potemkin, The Color of Pomegranates, The Secret of Kells, Metropolis, Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, Paris is Burning, The Queen of Versailles, Inception, The Godfather

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I wrote an essay that became the most shared link on the Internet for a day.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm best at writing. My work has gone up in some pretty prominent places. I could help with Spanish, art, or any creative project you have going on. Oh, and I'm always down for a yoga session!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Intimate knowledge of US politics. I've been in the middle of it for a while now, so if you're looking to expand your knowledge, I'm your guy! Also love discussing issues affecting Native American and Latino populations in the US. I make my living off of writing, so would be happy to talk about the industry as well.

Countries I’ve Visited

Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States