CURRENT MISSION

New to Viña/Valpo area and want to make friends.

ABOUT ME

I love meeting people from different walks of life. Especially, if I can learn something new from you that I had no idea about before.

PHILOSOPHY

Be here, but don't lose sight of getting there.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Not a lot really, besides, out-of-state friends staying over a few times a year.

Interests

Camping
Coffee and conversation
Cooking
Clubbing
Dining out
Exploring new areas
Fishing
Movies/Videos
Museums and art
Music and concerts
Playing sports
Travel/Sightseeing
Volunteering
Watching sports (Chelsea fan!)

• arts
• culture
• concerts
• dining
• cooking
• coffee
• bbq
• clubbing
• movies
• traveling
• watching sports
• socializing
• music
• outdoor activities
• fishing
• camping
• sports
• business
• engineering
• entrepreneurship
• volunteering
• sightseeing

Music, Movies, and Books

I read a lot
I love tea
I am learning Japanese and love everything about the Japanese culture
I love to cook

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Left everything in the US and moved to Chile in Aug 2012. I haven't left since.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am an aerospace engineer, entrepreneur and marketing consultant. I am a good cook, I love the outdoors, and I love having deep conversations. I definitely have a lot to offer about my culture, and my experiences in various places I've traveled and lived in Asia, Europe and Americas.

What I Can Share with Hosts

- Business and entrepreneurial knowledge/mentoring (started 2 businesses in Chile since coming here in 2012)
- Startup Chile
- Local knowledge about Viña/Valpo are and Chile in general
- I love to cook - so lots of food!
- I've a beautiful place with a great ocean view for BBQ and hangouts
- Language learning - English, Spanish, Hindi, Japanese (learning myself)
- Cultural experiences and stories having travelled in couple dozen countries and lived in 5 (on 4 continents) for 2 yrs or more.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bangladesh, Chile, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Chile, India, Malaysia, United Kingdom, United States