Hey I’m Levi—U.S. Navy vet turned full-time student of the world. Currently backpacking across Europe on a mission to connect, learn, and live slower (but not too slow).

• Midwest-raised, LA-based
• Clean, chill, kind, coachable, cultured
• Fluent in English, learning Spanish, trying in Portuguese
• Instagram: @the.levi.effect

I’m not just looking for a free place to crash—I’m about connection, conversation, and sharing stories over good food and soulful music.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because I think the best way to understand the world is through the people who live in it.
Hotels are fine. But connection? That’s the real luxury.

Interests

• arts
• culture
• books
• concerts
• music festivals
• dancing
• cooking
• fitness
• yoga
• movies
• traveling
• live music
• sports
• languages
• adventure travel
• spirituality
• mindfulness
• wellness

Music, Movies, and Books

Music
• Brandy
• Jay-Z
• Beyoncé (duh)
• Alex Natal/Katranada
• Afro beats + tribal house vibes
• 90s R&B and early 2000s hip-hop + pop

Movies
• Hercules, Aladdin (Disney adult here)
• The Fifth Element, Inception, Origin
• Vince Vaughn’s entire comedic career
• Sci-fi thrillers and feel-good classics

Books
• The Alchemist/The Four Agreements/Ethical Slut
• James Patterson + Dan Brown
• Anything spiritual, curious, or mind-expanding
• Audiobooks for my walks when I’m pretending I’m in a film

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Save a life in real time! (no for real it was crazy)

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: journaling as therapy, goal setting, bodyweight workouts, and how to cook Southern-style sweet potatoes (yes, really).

Learn: your language, your customs, and why your grandma makes the best [insert food here].

Share: real talk, big laughs, a Spotify playlist that fits your mood, and deep belly breathing if you’re into it.

What I Can Share with Hosts

•Native English speaker — happy to help practice
•Fitness tips, bodyweight workouts, or stretches
•Cooking a simple, healthy meal
•Good vibes, honesty, humor, curiosity and great conversation
• Great energy and I’ll take great pictures of you
• My share of chores
• A workout buddy, breakfast prep, or a solid playlist
• Respect for your space and time

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, England, France, Germany, Guam, Haiti, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Oman, Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States