CURRENT MISSION

I'm often traveling for lengthy periods of time in search of stories. I prefer to meet people who live in a place, and spend time seeing that place from their point of view, rather than staying in a hotel, where the experience is curated by me. I'm working on several books, and also run a literary travel journal out of London, Panorama: The Journal of Intelligent Travel.

I think helping other people daily-in both small ways and larger ways--is the key to happiness. It's important to be who you say you are, to stand up for what is important, to educate yourself, and to not take anything for granted.

Connection is the most important part of being human: connecting to others, connecting to the landscape, and connecting to yourself.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I thrive meeting new people and having a more personal experience of a town or city. Locals are a window to place, and I enjoy learning and exchanging. It's a two way street, and a beautiful one.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Couchsurfing is a community I enjoy being a part of.

Interests

Travel
Writing
Literature
Poetry
Reading
Coffee
Dinner Parties
Geography
Wild places
Mountains
Urban Exploration
TED Talks
Publishing
Geography..

I could go on, but I'd prefer to hear about you!

• wildlife
• writing
• books
• literature
• poetry
• cooking
• coffee
• vegetarian
• walking
• boating
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• hiking
• camping
• freelancing
• geography
• history
• journalism
• mountains
• urban exploration
• wilderness
• ocean
• urbanism

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I just finished walking across New Zealand solo.

Teach, Learn, Share

Do what you love, say yes to everything, work out the details later. Be kind, act with integrity, honor the dreams and goals of others, practice putting diversity first.
For more about me, you can check out my literary journal [go to Letters from the Editor], check out my Facebook account [it's public, please follow my journey, or send a message along to connect, and I'll happily follow you], or read my writing [visit my website or check out a Google search for my name.]
Thank you. I look forward to learning from you, too!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories
Cooking
Listening
Inspiration
A love of animals, children, and interesting people from all walks of life and points of view.