CURRENT MISSION

42 vacation days to explore Asia

ABOUT ME

Friendly, easy-going and generous--I guess that's what my friends would say about me. I am a writer by temperament and a political analyst by trade. I am an extrovert who enjoys meeting people in small groups. I love conversation, exchanging views, learning about other cultures, and finding common ground. I also like traveling off the beaten path.

PHILOSOPHY

Mindful meetings.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm wandering around SE Asia for several months. Once I settle in, I will gladly host.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

New to CouchSurfing, but not new to couch surfing.

Interests

I've recently concluded a 38-month work engagement in Afghanistan, so I'm looking forward to exercising my freedom to travel as I please. My primary interests are travel; food (and cooking); reading and writing; dancing (after one or two drinks); and meeting people. Did I mention I'm an extrovert.

• writing
• folklore
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• exercise
• drinking
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• surfing

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Too many to pick from. Safari in Botswana. Lunch in Strasbourg, France. Weinachsmarkt in Germany. Chienbäse, the Fasnacht tradition in Liestal, Switzerland. Missions in and around Jalalabad in Nangarhar.

Countries I’ve Visited

Afghanistan, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Botswana, Burundi, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Afghanistan, Germany, Thailand, United States