My friends call me BenBen.

I have 2 dogs. A German Shepard and a Rottweiller.

I have taught surf lessons in San Diego.
I have worked as an Audio Engineer and Sound Producer in Los Angeles.
I worked as a Personal Fitness Trainer at the gym I started and ran in Santa Barbara.
I worked as a Tea Master at the Tea Shop I own in Sacramento.
Now I'm exploring the San Francisco Bay Area, figuring out my next venture!

I have a Music Degree, but am now furthering my studies in Business, Finance, and Economics.
I read a lot.
I am fascinated with current events, philosophy, cultural anthropology, behavioral neuroscience, technology, the arts and LOTS more.
I dabble in videography, photography, drone piloting, small plane piloting, motorcycling, racing, rock climbing, hiking, robotics, programming, design, VR, 3D printing, meditation, yoga, surfing, running, guitar, piano, percussion, skating, basketball, dancing, painting, street art, theatre, shooting, cooking, brewing beer AND MORE.
I'm big into nature and spirituality.
I love the simple things in life.
I love the complexities of life.
I love the finer things in life.
I love life! :D

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm here to meet new people, share stories, adventure, travel, host, tour, and have fun!

Interests

Music
Fitness
Nature and the Outdoors
Hiking and Climbing
Reading
Food
Cars
Politics
Travel
Art
Science
Spirituality
Nightlife
Beer and wine

• arts
• singing
• street art
• photography
• dancing
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• coffee
• fitness
• running
• meditation
• motorcycles
• drones
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• woodworking
• music
• guitar
• piano
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• basketball
• beaches
• mountains
• urban exploration
• ukulele
• nature
• tea
• wilderness
• theatre
• zen
• longboarding
• craft beer
• museums
• climbing
• bicycling
• shooting
• healthy lifestyle
• caving
• virtual reality
• computers
• bonfires
• brewing
• robotics
• botany
• 3d printing
• piloting
• drum circles
• swimmimg
• hot tubbing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - Beatles, Hendrix, Clapton, Andre 3000, Cab Calloway, Michael Jackson, K Dot

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

To Be Determined/In Progress!

Teach, Learn, Share

Can teach you about; music (genres, culture, theory, instrumentation, science of sound, etc.), health and fitness, tea ceremonies, world issues (politics and current events), spirituality, and many other topics.
From travelers and hosts, would like to learn more about cultures, history, and whatever they have mastered or are truly passionate about.
Love to share stories, backgrounds, and food & drink!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Food, wine, laughs, knowledge, connections

Countries I’ve Visited

Mexico, Russian Federation, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ukraine, United States