My favorite places to go are places I've never been before. I'm a mellow guy who thinks he's pretty funny, and I enjoy making artwork, cooking, hiking, exploring, petting animals, and wasting time with my friends. Always learning new things. @ndcompton and @ndcomptonarts on Instagram.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

This sort of community is part of a great movement of people trying to connect with each other and explore the world in a new way. I have enjoyed hosting, surfing, and going to meetups, and plan to keep it going.

Interests

• photography
• wine
• beer
• painting
• cycling
• hiking
• skiing
• history
• art
• food
• nature
• spirituality
• film
• exploring
• comedy
• cider

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Khruangbin, Tame Impala, Radiohead, Alabama Shakes, Courtney Barnett, Crumb, Led Zeppelin, Father John Misty, Lucy Dacus, Loving, Beach House, Fleet Foxes, Sales, Skinshape, plenty of other bands, soul, blues, 60s jazz, 90s hiphop, afrobeat, bluegrass. Show me your favorites!

Books: Vagabonding, Walden, Dubliners, You Are Here, The Stranger

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I wandered around 17 countries for about eight months with very little plan (that seems to be par for the course around you other Couchsurfing folks). I met wonderful people and learned so much. My goal is to keep having experiences like that for the rest of my life.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share everything I know with you, which includes some pretty great river chilling spots.

What I Can Share with Hosts

You get a free place to stay, an insider look at Richmond, some good coffee, and my company if you want it.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, England, Finland, France, Germany, Honduras, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Martinique, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Scotland, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States