American living in Dubai for 9 years. I design skateparks for the royal family of Dubai, surf, and travel. Here's a video made about me that pretty much explains everything... http://youtu.be/UwkVy-kSR1E

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I thirst for authenticity

Interests

Skateboarding, surfing, motocross, snowboarding, fixing things with duct tape and rubber bands

• design
• traveling
• surfing
• snowboarding
• skateboarding
• calligraphy

Music, Movies, and Books

Willy Wonka, The Ramones, and any book by Richard P Feynman

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Built the world's first Arabic Calligraphy Skateboard ramp. Google "Tashkeel Ramp" and you'll see it.

Teach, Learn, Share

I created a community outreach skateboarding program teaching kids to skate in Dubai that attracted more than 1000 participants.

What I Can Share with Hosts

The real deal about Dubai

Countries I’ve Visited

Afghanistan, Andorra, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States, United States Minor Outlying Islands

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Arab Emirates, United States