Hi! My name is John and I am travelling about Europe after graduation. I spent the last several years studying political philosophy and and political science, writing a dissertation on the relationship between territoriality in cities and liberty and democracy. I lived in co-op / communal housing with ~20 other people, where we shared meals, household responsibilities, and finances.

I value long-term friendships and family. I love meeting new people and learning about their lives and perspectives. I am fairly extroverted and energetic; enjoying to spend my time active or socially. I'm also independent and introspective, and like to have some alone time to explore at my own pace or think about things.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet people; to spend time with and get to know local people; to stay in and explore locations that are not well served by hostels.

Interests

Hiking, physiology, history, gardening, comedy, carpentry

• fitness
• music
• hiking
• history
• political science
• nature
• dance
• museums
• sculpture
• physical therapy
• political philosophy
• hiking in the mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Like all kinds of music, learning to play guitar and piano
I like reading history and classics

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Wrote a dissertation on territoriality in cities!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good conversation and curiosity
Building, carpentry, and minor repairs
Cooking
Gardening
Physical fitness

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Colombia, Costa Rica, England, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Panama, Romania, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, United States