Hey there friend, my name is Dan and I am in Europe for the first time for my sister’s wedding in Bordeaux, France in early July. I am trying to make the most of my time here and enjoy deeper connections with the people and places I visit. I have a background as a leave-no-trace backpacker and will respect your home as the sanctuary that it is. I love animals, and am trying my best to limit my impact on the systems that sustain life. start work on a nursing degree in the fall after 5 years of paramedic and mental health counseling experience. I love people, words, music, physical activity, water, animals, food, and making friends. I am striving to someday be able to repay all of the kindness that has been bestowed upon me. Thank you for reading, hope to meet you soon!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet cool people, make connections, and have a more authentic experience of life abroad. I also hope to share my home with you in the future should you ever wish to visit beautiful Oregon. More friends, more experiences, fuller living.

Interests

Human and ecological health, art, poetry, food, outdoor activities.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Modest Mouse, Louis Armstrong, MGMT, Andrew Jackson Jihad, Frank Ocean, Hank Williams, Norah Jones, People Under the Stairs, jazz, funk, punk, hip-hop, oldies, experimental, etc.etc.etc. (not into pop country or pop in general...)

Movies: Dead Man (directed by Jim Jarmusch), Pulp Fiction, Boy (Taika Waititi), any and all Kubrick, David Lynch, Chinatown, the first season of "True Detective", Amelie, Lars Von Trier, Seven Samurai, etc.etc.

Books: Margaret Atwood, maya Angelou, Michael Pollen, Barry Lopez, Yeats, Vonnegut, Yusuf Komunyaka, Matt Schumacher, Orion magazine, etc.etc.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In 2016 I donated a kidney to my friend Travis who was critically ill. He is now healthy, been married, and is starting a family. I also once accidentally made an illegal border crossing and was detained by the Laotian police. Other than that I’m a pretty standard person :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I have taught chess to kids and I can teach you if you'd like! I can also teach kayaking, surfing, make flinchies, and share my home with you in the future!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Poetry, cooking, conversation with depth, good times, beers, laughter, cleaning, chess games, stories, perspective on American culture.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Laos, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Thailand