I am a budding traveler looking to have fun experiences abroad. I've very easy-going and willing to try new things.

My good friend and I will be staying in Kyoto, Japan, from 1/8/2015 to 17/8/2015, and we hope to maybe meet up with some people who know their way around Kyoto, Tokyo, or the nearby areas. : )

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As beautiful as they are, I don't want to just visit the tourist sites in Japan. I want to experience the culture and get to know people. If I head home having made a few friends, then I will be very happy.

Interests

In no particular order: Biking, photography, video games, computers, painting, technical illustration, exploration, beer, partying, meeting people, advocacy/activism, politics/debate

• culture
• photography
• illustrations
• beer
• partying
• politics
• video games
• socializing
• painting
• cycling
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Almost anything, but especially Rolling Stones, Wilco, and reggae
Movies: Gladiator, Black Hawk Down, Blade Runner, much more
Books: The Wayfarer Redemption, biographies, history

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My first trip to Japan with classmates was certainly an amazing experience, having stayed with a host family and spent time at a high-school in Haguro, Yamagata prefecture. Tokyo was mindbogglingly huge, especially since I've grown up in a fairly small city in the U.S. The rural towns, fields, and mountains of Yamagata prefecture were absolutely beautiful, as well.

The only thing rivaling the awe that Japan gave me was seeing the majesty of the Grand Canyon with my own eyes. It's another place I hope to explore more thoroughly.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd be happy to help anyone learn some English, if you help me learn Japanese!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Knowledge of English, and good conversation. : )

Countries I’ve Visited

Japan, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States