CURRENT MISSION

Spend some time meeting new people and getting to know, and visit, a little more of this vast world. Will of course do at least one big trip every year or two.

ABOUT ME

I am a family man, with two young boys. I work hard and truly enjoy my free time. I love food and drink and make both a big part of my travel and hosting. I like to meet people who are pretty easy going but have lots of stories to share over a pint. Also, side note, my wife speaks mandarin fluently.

PHILOSOPHY

I believe in the individual... the individual will eventually prevail as the world shrinks.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I will host as my life allows, however I am happy to meet up and chat and share a coffee or a beer.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I tend to just meet people, random strangers sometimes, and have stayed with locals in several countries. I have also chatted with people online and met up with them in different places in Canada, USA, Japan, Thailand, and China.

Interests

I like to get off the beaten path and experience what the locals experience. I try to adapt and flow with the local culture to truly engage with people. When you are truly able to engage with locals then that is when the magic happens.

• culture
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• coffee
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• history
• craft beer
• local food
• spirits
• craft spirits

Music, Movies, and Books

I am into lots of different types of music and books. I can find enjoyment in almost anything that the artist has truly poured themselves into.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sitting on the deck of a villagers home, half way up a mountain in Northern Sichuan, China, looking out at the gorgeous scenery with a beer in one hand and a local snack in the other.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have lots of stories and I'm a good listener.

Countries I’ve Visited

Barbados, China, Jamaica, Japan, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, China