I'm a doctor currently in residency for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. I grew up in New York and moved to Manhattan this year. Although my job takes up most of my day, I try to explore the city as much as I can.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I experienced first-hand the kindness of strangers through Couchsurfing when travelling as a broke medical student -- via Cooking meals together, going out/partying, meeting other friends, discussing serious issues such as world politics (which usually lead to a discussion about American politics...) and our misconceptions about each other's homeland. I know how it feels to come to a city and feel excited yet overwhelmed at all the possibilities. I'd like to pay it forward, and give people the same positive experiences I had. And I hope to learn new things from my guests as well.

Interests

Cooking-- I was contemplating going to culinary school at one point. Food is my biggest passion-- I love understanding the science behind WHY certain ingredients go together. Sadly, I'm allergic to shellfish.

Reading-- I been reading a lot of books lately on my Kindle, especially regarding human psychology.

DJ'ing/Electronic music-- I was a DJ in college, and have a deep love for music, especially electronic music (house/techno). There is nothing like going to a club and getting lost in the music.

Gym/Exercise-- I need to work out to stay sane. I lift weights about 4 times/week. I'm always open to trying a new workout or trying a new sport/activity.

Travelling

• dining
• cooking
• exercise
• meditation
• partying
• clubbing
• politics
• reading
• traveling
• music
• electronic music
• sports
• medicine
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: house music/techno (Eric Prydz, Jeremy Olander, Adam Beyer, Joris Voorn), Disco music, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Coldplay. I'm always interested in listening to new styles of music.

Movies/Documentaries: Jiro Dreams of Sushi, Anything Sci-Fi, Interstellar, Star Wars, VICE documentaries, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Spirited Away, The Mind of a Chef, Chef's Table

Books: Mastery, Man's Search for Meaning, Vagabonding, The 4 Hour Work Week, The Food Lab

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Travelled solo for 3 months (Japan --> South Korea --> Thailand --> Myanmar --> UK --> Iceland --> Germany --> Italy)

Climbing the tops of thousand year old temples in Myanmar to watch the sunrise every morning.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I hope I can share my own interests, hobbies/passions, and views of the world/places I've been. Most importantly, I hope I can share my love for food.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Italy, Japan, Malta, Myanmar, Netherlands, Portugal, Puerto Rico, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States