Hello there! My name is Matthew. I am 26 years old from New York. I have been solo traveling for 4 months now. This is my first solo trip, or big trip in general. I was in Europe for a few months and will be in Turkey until the middle or December. I am slowly falling in love with this country. The Cay, the landscapes, and especially the people. For a few days now I have been hitchhiking the southern coast meeting locals everyday and absolutely love it!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I made this account to get more in touch with locals. I have had fun traveling, but after while staying in hostels and hotels, I feel I am not immersing myself in the places I visit in a very authentic way. I want to meet the people who live here, spend some time with them and get to know them, and learn about the culture a bit. When you travel in hostels and other places you get to meet other travelers, but not people of the country. And before I leave this wonderful country I would love to have more experiences with those who live here.

Interests

I love music, talking about the world and philosophy and spiritually. I enjoy and value human connection, getting to know people, sharing ideas and stories, and just laughing.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Belgium, Bermuda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Cayman Islands, Croatia, Georgia, Italy, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States