CURRENT MISSION

Life is full of adventures... what's stopping you?

ABOUT ME

I like exploring the world and making new friends. I love learning about different culture and history. The most important thing in life is having a great time with people, food, and wine!

PHILOSOPHY

Go with the flow. Be honest and true to yourself. Be open to learn new things from the people who will cross your path.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Places that I lived in...
1. Michigan (17 years)
2. New York (10 years)
3. Washington, DC (3 years)
4. Maryland (2 years)
5. Washington (present)

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have had many travel experience outside of CouchSurfing. Through couchsurfing, I have stayed in Naples/Pompeii and Amsterdam. The hosts were great and I am looking forward to meet more.

One of the most memorable guests I had was from Italy that I met at the international conference hosted by my university. We had the most authentic Italian dinner that I could never forget! Yum yum. Can you beat that awesome dinner as my guest? :)

Also, one of the best trips I have ever done was backpacking with a friend for 30 days to 7 countries in Europe. I would definitely do it again when I have the time and money.

Interests

Historic sites (World Heritage), cultural exchanges, socializing, attending Deaf events, camping, etc. There are much more to mention and I always have fun!

• culture
• books
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• boating
• traveling
• socializing
• backpacking
• camping
• history
• sign language
• tourism
• historic sites

Music, Movies, and Books

Movie genre: International films, comedy, action, musical, and some drama.

Music genre: Classical, Jazz, New Age, Reggae, and International

Books: I've read too much to care. :P

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I love doing things that people don't have the guts to do...

*Skydived twice! Loved it!
*Flown up in a hot air balloon in New York and was part of the chase crew team.
*Swam with the dolphins in Mexico.
*Visited the temples/ruins in Tikal, Guatemala and Chichen Itza, Mexico.
*Rode on the Maid of the Mist boat several times to get close to the flowing, powerful water of Niagara Falls.
*Unexpectedly blew up my Honda Civic in Canada because I ignored the oil change warnings.
*Survived a bomb scare on a flight departing from Cyprus.
*Hanged out at the Herstmonceux Castle for a week in England where it may have been an inspiration for part of Harry Potter books.
*Stayed up all night to see a lunar eclipse.
*Saw the whales in Boston, Massachusetts.
*Made S'mores under the stars.

There's lot of other amazing things that I have seen and done. I would love to hear your adventures and hope someday you would tag me along. :o)

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Basic American Sign Language... exchange ideas and wisdom... Sometimes I cook the traditional Arabic dishes for my guests if the ingredients are available.

Learn: Whatever that is out there

Share: Experience, wisdom, knowledge, and a comfortable couch. :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Canada, China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Guatemala, Italy, Jordan, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Syrian Arab Republic, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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