Currently I find myself working at a wolf sanctuary in beautiful Colorado. I got there after receiving a Master's degree specializing in animal behavior. The outdoors are what I live for, but I can also appreciate the charms of cities. I'm a huge foodie! So long as I don't need to eat anything creepy/crawly I'll try anything.

I traveled with my younger brother through Europe for 2 months. Some other references can be found on his couch surfing profile: https://www.couchsurfing.com/people/james-hastings-1.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've found the best way to experience any city is through the locals! Although I am new to the couch surfing world I am excited about all it stands for.

I just completed a two month venture with my brother across Europe. We used couch surfing a few times and it was a truly amazing experience. Couch surfing allows you to meet like-minded people all over the world which adds a whole new element to traveling.

Interests

Animals, snowboarding, hiking, dancing, singing. Basically anything outdoors that does not involve launching yourself off of some precipice.

• animals
• singing
• dancing
• cooking
• vegetarian
• vegan
• traveling
• animal care
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• surfing
• snowboarding
• biology
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm a huge fan of bluegrass music because it's great to dance to. I love all type of music, with the exception of maybe house techno.

I love movies a little more than books but my interests are the same. Admittedly, I'm a sucker for science fiction. My philosophy is that books and movies are supposed to take you away from the stress of the world so might as well read/watch things otherworldly.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Traveled through Europe for 2 months with my younger brother,

Working with wolves is pretty amazing.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm open to teach anyone if it's something I can share. My biggest area of interest is science, but I also love to sing and dance. Same goes for learning. If it's something I find worth learning I'll be sure to let you know I'm interested. As for sharing, same philosophy.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My current living arrangements require cooking for up to 15 people, including vegetarian and vegan considerations. I'm a fairly decent cook and am happy to make a community meal or two. I could also help with some general cleaning and animal care. I'm a huge science nerd, biology mostly, and am willing to geek out with anyone interested.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States