Im a Portland based photographer and former van dweller. Now I live in a cellar.

***It's PNW fire season and I'm on call 24/7 so I can not host. ***

I do not care if your a gay witch doctor, meat eating Christian, astronaut Jew, or atheist anarchist amputee. All are welcome.

I usually take last minute guests. I have space for up to 2 people . I don't care what you wright in your message. I can only except if I have space.

Also, I'm secretly trying to host someone from every country, so if I don't have your home country filled in on my map, hit me up cause we got space for you. Hope your travels lead you to Portland.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've traveled before and I know sometimes its nice to set your bag down and relax. I am on couchsurfing to offer a place to crash for travelers.

I guess someone on Reddit found out about me and wrote this little article. Link below.

http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/airbnb-van-dweller-joseph-carlson-couchsurfing-portland-oregon-travelling-backpackers-a7531296.html#gallery

Interests

Travel, downhill skateboarding, poetry, adventures, urban exploring and photography.

Music, Movies, and Books

The giving tree

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Explored abandon buildings from Alaska to South Carolina, live with monks in Big Sur, hitchhiked across the USA and lived in Slab City.

Teach, Learn, Share

It's really fun when new folks are over here and I love to learn about music from other parts of the world.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States