I am a seasoned English teacher who has dedicated the last two decades of my life to spreading the good word of English to students all over the world. With an insatiable passion for education and a thirst for adventure, I have explored countless countries and cultures, immersing myself in the local customs and traditions while breaking bread with locals.

I currently reside in Baku, Azerbaijan where I counsel students in their endeavors to study at top institutions in Europe , North America, and Turkey.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As a passionate globetrotter with a thirst for adventure and a love of the human experience, I have finally joined Couchsurfing with a singular goal in mind: to forge meaningful connections with locals.

I want to engage in deep and meaningful conversations with fellow adventurers, and to swap stories and share insights about life, culture, and the world around us.

Interests

• photography
• cycling
• hiking
• camping

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I love live acoustic cover songs by amateurs on YouTube of epic ballads. I prefer pop songs because they are catchy and we are already familiar with them. I think music is very personal and unique to each individual.

Movies: As a native Minnesotan it must be Fargo

Books: I prefer to read textbooks and travel guides

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have summited Mount Kilimanjaro with my good friend.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a teacher and eternal learner

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have a spacious fully furnished apartment in Baku, Azerbaijan. It is a nice cozy place, but it is 40min outside of town.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Azerbaijan, China, Ecuador, Japan, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Turkey, United States