CURRENT MISSION

Adventures with new and old friends, in new and old places

ABOUT ME

I recently moved to Oakland and am loving it so far. I enjoy traveling, meeting new people, and trying new experiences. The world is a good place and I want to explore it.

PHILOSOPHY

Life is short...have dessert first.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I like meeting couchsurfers who are passing through the area. I also meet with couchsurfers through local meet-ups.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

It has been a positive experience. I like meeting new people and hearing about their awesome stories. There is nothing like the vibe of the couchsurfing community.

Interests

Hiking, biking, running, backpacking, snowboarding, scuba diving, rock climbing, yoga, motorcycles, traveling, food, live music, trying new things at least once

• dining
• yoga
• running
• motorcycles
• traveling
• music
• live music
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• scuba diving
• snowboarding
• rock climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Born to Run, Desert Solitaire, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Fahrenheit 451

Music: Swing, classic rock and trance. Random, right? Those are just preferences. I like all types of music except heavy metal.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I did a cross-country bicycling tour of the United States with a nonprofit called Bike & Build in 2012. We fundraised money, helped build houses, and raised awareness for affordable housing along the way. We started in Providence, RI and finished at Seattle, WA. The people I met, the places I have seen, and the experiences I witnessed made the trip the best summer of my life.

Teach, Learn, Share

I will teach you how to rock climb.

I am usually down to try anything at least once.

I really like hearing everyone's traveling stories so I can live vicariously through them :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share traveling stories with hosts, teach them Vietnamese phrases, and provide smiles/joy (I know that is cheesy!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States, Viet Nam

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