I quit my job to travel the world. I've been traveling for over a year through Asia and am having the time of my life.

I was in tech sales for 10 years in San Francisco, CA, USA and had what would look to be the perfect life: good career, rent controlled apartment in downtown SF with panoramic views, a big circle of friends, a caring relationship -- but it wasn't enough. I had an urge to see the world and so I gave it all up to see the world and learn more about myself.

I am on a mission to develop myself as a person, see the sights I want to see and grow spiritually so that I will be ready to someday go back to the USA and settle down. ...Someday, but not too soon. ;)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My father's mother was Iraeli so I would like to learn more about the people since I've never been and get a feel for my roots.

Couchsurfing is also more economic than a hotel and is a new experience to meet local people vs just the same hostel crowd

Interests

Meditation, hiking, traveling, eating, live music, very amateur photography, good conversation, running, pool, swimming, reading, movies, art, sarcasm.

• arts
• photography
• running
• meditation
• technology
• news
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• billiards
• music
• live music
• hiking
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

I love all kinds of music: electronic, new rock, top 40, classic rock, you name it. I am listening to a lot of Passenger lately.

I am reading a lot of Paulo Coehlo books I just downloaded. I try to read local books about the countries I'm in so I just finished up a couple on India (Shantaram, White Tiger). I read a lot of books about personal growth as well.

I try to download all the latest movies. I'm also guilty of tv shows like Game of Thrones, Survivor, Silicon Valley, Falling Skies and Girls.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I jumped off a 18 meter cliff last summer. Good news: still standing.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good conversation, sarcasm, positive energy :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State, Viet Nam