Hey folks, I'm Alden! Seeking new friends and new couches. I got tuned into the beauty of couchsurfing (small c) on a big bike trip in 2018 when strangers in every city I visited welcomed me into their homes to share a meal and swap stories. I met some of the most generous, interesting people that way - chemists, surfers, carpenters, musicians, teachers, all excited to expand their communities. So that's what I look for while traveling, and I love hosting friends in turn whenever I'm stationary for a while.

As a guest, I’m pretty easy-going - I’m clean and respectful, and all I need is a couch to sleep on or a place to set up my tent. I enjoy sharing a meal and a beer as well! Non-smoker.

Preferred method of travel: bikes and feet. If I'm not outside, I'm probably cooking or re-watching Avatar: The Last Airbender for the fifth time.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like to travel without spending too much money, and I always enjoy making new friends. In the past, I’ve been amazed by the hospitality of wonderful hosts who I’ve met through Warmshowers, which is basically Couchsurfing for cyclists. So, I’m giving Couchsurfing a try with high hopes!

Interests

• cooking
• running
• meditation
• reading
• live music
• guitar
• backpacking
• kayaking

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Frank Ocean, David Bowie, My Morning Jacket // Movies: Lost in Translation, Grand Budapest Hotel, Arrival // Books: Hundred Years of Solitude, Norwegian Wood, East of Eden

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In Fall of 2018, I biked 1500 miles from Seattle, Washington to Los Angeles, California, completely self-supported.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: meditation, a little guitar, a little French and Spanish
Learn: languages, new cuisine, dancing, innovative urban design ideas

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to cook and share drinks and stories with hosts!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Croatia, Finland, France, Netherlands, Peru, Russian Federation

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States