Hello, my name is Chris. I am a recent newbie to Couchsurfing and I live in Arizona (USA). I am really interested in meeting new people, learning a lot about their culture, language and customs. I returned from Rio de Janeiro last December. I have backpacked and traveled to western Europe; including Italy, Greece and Sicily. My last trip was visiting Berlin Germany. I am grateful for all the experiences and friends I have made traveling and can offer recommendations if desired. I am also interested in hosting as well to accommodate those seeking travel to Arizona.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new people outside of my home country (USA); experience their culture, customs and even language. I also want give back to the community of travelers and become a host myself due to my appreciation how a strong global travel community can help us all understand, learn and appreciate our unique cultures.

Interests

I love < coffee, craft beer, live music, art, museums, cinema, hiking, touring a new city, making new friends in different places, listing to 60's 70, psychedelia music, going to the beach, South American food...and I really love coffee!

• arts
• culture
• dining
• beer
• coffee
• movies
• traveling
• music
• live music
• blues
• hiking
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Brian Jonestown Massacre, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Thievery Corporation, The Dandy Warhols, Moby, Greyhound Soul, to many to name....love music...as for favorite movies...Little Miss Sunshine, American Beauty, City of Gods, Prometheus, The Dark Knight, Crash...just to name a few...books you ask?? Rio de Janeiro day by day; Travel The World on $50 a day; Do Less (Minimalist Guide to Life), Thug Kitchen...Just Ride

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Backpacked in the Grand Canyon rim to rim.

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to be a part of a community network of people who are curious and have a desire to learn outside their own culture like myself so we can learn about each other and evolve in to having a better understanding of where we came from.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share great hospitality, kindness and patience to be a great host! I am very well informed on unique places to visit in Arizona, show you an experience of really good live music , rock, blues, folk with a Southwest flavor as well as basic comfort and security in Tempe , Arizona.

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, England, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, Virgin Islands, U.S.