It's an economical way to travel, of course. But it is also a delightful way to meet intriguing and wonderful people. I am new to this site, so please do not judge me based on the infancy of my profile or my lack of endorsements. From my brief exploration of the site and how it brings people together, it seems to be an exciting experiment in the human condition. This site is an expression of hospitality, curiosity, generosity, exploration, and the general community of human spirit that sometimes seems vacant in the noise of mainstream modernity . Couchsurfing acts as a medium to connect like-minded people that still want to participate in a truly human dialogue. I want to join that conversation.

Ohh this is always tough. Ok I'll give it a shot... Music (5 favorite bands in no particular order): Modest Mouse Radiohead Circa Survive Pink Floyd Alabama Shakes Movies (3 favorite, again no particular order) Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Blue Valentine Goodfellas Books (3 favorite, this time in a particular order) The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy A Farewell to Arms The Road