I manage commercial properties in LA — retail centers, office buildings, that kind of thing. Been doing it about 20 years, which I realize makes me sound older than I feel. Outside of work I sit on a community housing board in West Hollywood, where I've lived for most of my adult life. Just moved back to WeHo after a two years on the south side of the city and it feels like a homecoming.

I drive a Miata with the top down year-round. I train at a gym in Baldwin Hills and at John Reed in West Hollywood. Bangkok is my favorite city outside of LA — it's where I'd eventually like to spend a lot more time. I read mostly nonfiction — psychology, strategy, urban planning. I like people who are building something or figuring something out. I'm more interesting over coffee than I am on paper. ✨

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on here for both sides of it. I host because I like meeting people who travel with intention — not just checking boxes. The best experiences I've had were real conversations over a meal or a hang in the neighborhood. I host one person at a time, weekends only, and I'd rather do it once a month and make it great than every weekend on autopilot.

I also travel, and I'd rather stay with someone interesting in a neighborhood I'd never find on my own than book a hotel in the tourist district. Bangkok, Barcelona, Berlin — I'm drawn to cities with strong local identity, and the best way to experience that is through someone who actually lives there. I want to be the kind of host I'd want to stay with.

Interests

• dancing
• fitness
• sauna
• nightlife
• shopping
• traveling
• electronic music
• hiking
• camping
• travel
• freedom
• massage
• lgbt
• urban planning
• thai food
• roadtrips
• spa
• training
• wellness
• african culture
• architecure

Music, Movies, and Books

Electronic dance music / Offer Nissim, Yinon Yahel, Sagi Kariv, Mor Avrahami
Sapiens - Yuval Boah Harari
The Empire Strikes Back
Anchorman
Brokeback Mountain
Moulin Rouge

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Served as a Public Safety and Transportation Commissioner for the City of West Hollywood — got to work on real policy for the neighborhood I live in.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: How LA actually works — the neighborhoods, the hidden spots, the difference between tourist LA and real LA. Basics of commercial real estate if that interests you. How to make a small apartment feel like a sanctuary.

Learn: Travel intel on Southeast Asia — especially Thailand. What's working in your city that we haven't figured out yet. Whatever you're obsessed with right now.

Share: Good coffee, a neighborhood walk through WeHo, honest conversation, and restaurant recommendations you won't find on Google.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm low-maintenance and respectful of your space — I've been a property manager for 20 years, so I treat other people's homes the way I'd want mine treated. I'll leave your place cleaner than I found it. I'm happy to bring good coffee, or take you out to dinner as a thank-you. I'm a solid conversationalist if you want company and perfectly comfortable doing my own thing if you don't. I travel light, keep quiet hours, and I'm out exploring most of the day. If you're in LA — I'm happy to return the hosting anytime.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States