CURRENT MISSION

Exploring the Silk Road (and more!) - from China and Central Asia to the Mediterranean Sea!

I was born and raised in the USA. I am a friendly, outgoing guy that loves to meet people, live life, and experience everything new. I caught the travel bug in college when, on a whim, applied for a study abroad opportunity to Guadalajara, Mexico. I followed that up with 7 years in Japan, 2 years in Mongolia, 1 more in Canada, that redefined me and the way I view the world.

I'm still infected by the travel bug, and I strive to evolve while maintaining my traveling impulses.

PHILOSOPHY

Live in the present.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have surfed in Korea, Germany, Lithuania, Finland, and Russia! I plan to surf in many more countries, and host YOU on my couch someday!! =)

Interests

Travel, spearfishing, water sports, meditation, cycling, meeting people

Music, Movies, and Books

Muddy Waters, Aerosmith, Bob, Guns n Roses, Iz, Ibrahim Ferrer, Dave Brubeck, Ella Fitzgerald, Wyclef Jean, Lynard Skynard, Maroon 5, Johnny Lee Hooker, Allman Brothers, Credence Clearwater Revival, Norah Jones, Paco de Lucia, Sublime, The Roots, Eric Clapton, AC DC, Snoop, Notorious BIG, A Tribe Called Quest, Akwid, Talib Kweli, Led Zepplin, Buena Vista Social Club, The Rolling Stones, Celia Cruz, Frank Sinatra, James Taylor, Lauryn Hill, and the native music of where I live.

The Stranger, Lord of Light, On the Road, Call of the Wild, The Game, Bravo Two Zero, The Stranger, The Alchemist, Enduring Love

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Became a father to a beautiful baby girl!

Hiked part of the Appaliachian Trail! 110 miles (177 km) from the Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania through New Jersey to Bear Mountain, New York!

Cycled the compete 88 Temple Pilgrimage in Shikoku, Japan + Mount Koya - 2000+ km!

Cycled from Shanghai to Harbin, China - 2000+ km!

Hitchhiked from Frankfurt, Germany to St Petersburg, Russia!

Teach, Learn, Share

visited 30 states (13.3%)Create your own visited map of The World

visited 35 states (70%)Create your own visited map of The United States or another interesting project

What I Can Share with Hosts

A hot shower, a filling meal, a warm place to sleep, and a genuine smile!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Jordan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, Japan, Mexico, United States

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