There aren't too many geographers anymore -- but I guess I'm one of them. I travel, I write, and I'm always seeking out the more obscure locales on the map. I've been on the road for over eleven years in one form or another, whether as a hitchhiking hobo or as a sailor in the US Coast Guard. Whatever the weather, I've got no penchant for staying in one place -- because life's too short and the world is just too big.
Find my work at a publication called Hickman's Hinterlands on Substack.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I primarily travel because I'm interested in people -- and often, I'm visiting or passing through places where I don't know anyone. I've found that Couchsurfing is a fantastic way to gain realistic insights into life in a given region, and moreover, it's an excellent way to have long, in-depth conversations with some really interesting people.
Moreover, I've got a house on the Canadian border in upstate NY. While I'm not there often, I'm open to the possibility of hosting people there, as it'd mean a lot to me to 'pay it forward' for all the times I've been offered a place to rest by folks along the road.

Interests

• books
• cycling
• anthropology
• hitchhiking
• peak oil

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've hitchhiked over 100,000 miles, and don't expect to stop anytime soon. Hitchhiking is one of my favorite things to do.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm willing to help with anything you've got going on, whether you need a hand carrying a heavy thing, putting up a shelf, cooking a meal, building a patio, or whatever it is. And I'm always good for a bottle of wine and an evening of swapping life stories.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States