I love the cultural exchange of couchsurfing and spending time with locals who know cool places off the beaten path. When I travel, I prefer to do so without plans and hotel bookings. I enjoy immersing myself in the local culture and letting plans make themselves along the way.

Nahko and medicine for the people, katchafire, rising Appalachia, Ben Howard, Alina baraz, common kings, Shantaram, Thoreau, Emerson, tom Robbins, Chuck pahliunuk, the way of the peaceful warrior, anything that stimulates my mind and spirit.