I'm living in a house in NW Portland! I have 4 guy roommates, all very cool, between the ages of 24 and 34. The house is very laid back and everyone respects quiet time. Since I'm responsible for my guests, you'll stay in my room on a couch next to my bed.
NW Portland is a super fun part of town but the party stays at the bar. There's lots happening in my neighborhood, and everything is walkable.
Jon Billinger 32, Male Vancouver, Washington United States Friends since September 1992 "I knew Andrew back when he was Andy. We are childhood friends who rode bikes and had Star Trek sleepovers. " Friendship Type: Best Friend 30+
Rebecca Robertson 32, Female Coburn, Pennsylvania United States Friends since June 2002 "Met traveling in Switzerland five years ago!" Friendship Type: Close Friend I vouched for Andrew Judkins 1521
Mark Entwistle 33, Male Vancouver, Washington United States Friends since July 1993 "Ive known Andy since High School. He has been one of the cloest friends over all these years. He has been with me with the hard times and also the best times." Friendship Type: Best Friend
Maria Kostova 34, Female Batak, Pazardjik Bulgaria Friends since August 2005 "teaching him" Friendship Type: Close Friend
Maxwell Woods 32, Male Calgary, Alberta Canada Friends since August 2005 "Served in Peace Corps Bulgaria together" Friendship Type: Close Friend
Crystal Steinmueller 30, Female Vancouver, Washington United States Friends since November 1998 "we met while working together over 8 years ago!" Friendship Type: Close Friend
Brian Bailey 44, Male Portland, Oregon United States Friends since January 2001 "Long long ago in a hazwaste class far far away..." Friendship Type: Best Friend 7
Mary White 23, Female Jacksonville, Florida United States Friends since August 2005 "Andy is my favorite." Friendship Type: Close Friend 584
Tim Wade 33, Male Accra, Greater Accra Ghana Friends since August 2005 "its a long, long story- but a good one!" Friendship Type: Close Friend I vouched for Andrew Judkins 30+30+30+
GERMAINEFRAME 33, Male Fuchu, Tokyo Japan Friends since July 1998 "We've know each other for several years. We were recently reunited in Athens when Andy came to run the Marathon!" Friendship Type: Close Friend
I love smiling and I love making other people smile! That's the most important bit about me, but if you want to know more, read on.
I have a BS in the natural sciences and an MA in the social sciences. As far as education goes, it means I'm half diverse, half confused - and fully passionate about learning!
I'm also passionate about traveling. This passion has led to several extended adventures, including trips, volunteering projects, and grad school. I served two years with the Peace Corps in Bulgaria, doing environmental education, and went to grad school in Costa Rica where I studied the unique and complex dynamics of natural resources and peace!
Now I'm back in Portland, working on environmental projects with the local government and local non-profits.
How I Participate in CS
I'm using Couchsurfing for different cultural exhange opportunities, for my own personal growth and enjoyment! It's also a great way to share with others!
Interests
I'm interested in travel, volunteering for community and personal development, and cross cultural exhanges! My other interests are running and being active, as well as science and nature!
Philosophy
I'm too busy chasing my passions to be burdened with living up to my potential!
Music, Movies, Books
Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Alchemist, Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Cosmos, Catch-22, Endurance
Types of People I enjoy
I enjoy happy people who smile!
Teach, Learn, Share
If you can make someone feel good, then you're doing something right!
One Amazing Thing I've Seen or Done
In 2001 my left lung spontaneously collapsed and a third of it had to be removed by surgery. I fought back against my body and have achieved a 3rd Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo and ran the Athens Marathon in 4:10:15!
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Andrew hosted me on my way to Japan by bike. We had a nice evening wine, food and good conversation. He is a nice guy and I recommend you to meet him. See you maybe one day...
From LINDSAYMK Carol Stream, United States Aug 7, 2011
Positive
I met Andrew while visiting the beautiful city of Portland with my sister and a friend. He is a very knowledgable tour guide, and a fun person to be around. We had a great time shopping at the farmers market, eating from the food carts, and checking out the waterfront. Best surrey bike pilot ever! Thanks for an unforgettable adventure.
From Lisa.del.Sol Lombard, United States Aug 4, 2011
Positive
Andrew embodies the CS spirit completely, and impressed me with his myriad of merits during our whirlwind tour de Portland. We tasted dragon tongue beans at the Farmer's Market, checked out the resell shops in Hawthorne, ate crepes at the food pod, and shared absolute hilarity while navigating a four-person bicycle stuffed with five people around the Willamette Riverwalk! We celebrated our survival with a walk down Alberta, pie at the ostrich, and open mic. Thanks for being so cool Andrew - you're a unique sweet soul and this is one birthday bash I'm sure to remember! :D
Andrew was an awesome host! So much fun and such a positive person! from cowboy bowling to food carts to uno i had a blast with him in portland. and to top things off his place is super beautiful :)
From Jon and Nina Portland, United States Apr 25, 2011
Positive
Andrew is a fascinating person, full of warm and friendly energy. He is social, open, and gregarious, with a ton of amazing stories and experiences to relate. We have had a lot of fun swapping stories and information--the last time I saw this guy, he ended up patiently explaining to me how to cure meat!
From Amanda Wildeman San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala Jan 10, 2011
Positive
Andrew is sooooo funny!!!! We spent the better part of our time together laughing. He’s a great guest, easy going, and up for anything. We ate good food, drank good wine and spent a lot of time on the train trying to get to Versailles!!!
Andrew and his friend Marc were our first Couchsurfing guests, and they were just perfect! While we offered a couch, they gave back a lot more : meaningful gifts, open-minded conversations, english lessons (which Virginie needs;), laughter, advices and stories on CS.
They are really easy going and it felt like we knew them for months after a day. They are also very respectful and well mannered. We are now convinced by CS and I would highly recommend Andrew and Marc.
From Erika Almskaar Portland, United States Nov 23, 2010
Positive
Been meaning to write this for almost a year, whoops! Andrew as a great guest, he was so easy to just "hang out" with, and oh my god he helped me pick up a free desk on the side of a road, cram it into his trunk, and bring it back to my place. Good guy, that andrew :0)
First one who speaks Bulgarian and is not a Bulgarian, pretty amazing!! He took me (!!!) to a flamenco rehearsal which was quite impresive and then we spent the night cooking, eating and talking. Too short and too many things to talk about.. but im sure there will be a second one, somewhere..one day. Усмивки и умната Андрю!!!
Andrew is so much fun to travel with! He makes me laugh non-stop, but yet the conversations can also be serious. I have traveled with him in Cost Rica as we "saved the turtles", stayed at his house in Portland where we had a fantastic time, and traveled with him in Spain. I absolutely love how he gets involved in all activities around him and finds the joy in everything. I would most definitely travel with him again!
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