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Overview

  • 38 references 32 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Thai
  • 81, Male
  • Member since 2009
  • retired
  • have a BA in Radio/TV/film
  • From Berkeley, CA, USA
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To enjoy llfe and to see as much of the world as i can.

ABOUT ME
I'm a retired American living here in Thailand with my Thai husband. I worked for UCLA and love traveling and seeing the world. I enjoy taking pictures , seeing new places and meeting new people.

We are a Gay married couple and have been together for 21 years. We enjoy showing people around the area.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

When I travel it is wonderful to meet the locals of the area I'm traveling in so we can see places off the beaten track. The same goes for people visiting us in Thailand. We can take you to little places to eat that the locals go and the food is delicious and very inexpensive.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

It is a wonderful way to meet great people and to share experiences. The best way to see other countries is to be with local people who can show you places that you would not normally see on your own.

Interests

Travel and Photography

  • photography
  • dining
  • traveling
  • outdoor activities
  • camping
  • track and field
  • engineering

Music, Movies, and Books

I like classical and easy listening but don't like loud music. Don't get to see too many movies here in Thailand but enjoy reading all kinds of books. Big fan of Netflix however so watch a lot of movies from there.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

visiting the ruins of pompeii, been to the base camp of Mount Everest.

Teach, Learn, Share

Enjoy fun loving people who enjoy seeing new places and enjoy the outdoors.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Would enjoy taking you around to various places in the area where tourists don't usually go to.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, El Salvador, England, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Thailand, United States

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