CURRENT MISSION

To avoid a full-time career so I can travel around the world.

ABOUT ME

I caught the travel bug while attending university when I traveled to Yellowstone National Park to complete a summer long field study course. Upon graduating, I decided to hold off pursuing a career in order to see the world. I eventually secured a job as a deckhand, worked on a cruise line, and eventually quit to live (and bum around) the Caribbean islands for a year.

After I tired of island life, I returned to the U.S. and lived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Vail, Colorado; Alaska; Orange County and Los Angeles, California.

While in the U.S., I tried my hand at becoming mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, where I lived and trained at an MMA academy for over two years; I transported cars across the U.S. for a transportation company; and worked for a commercial fishery in Alaska.

I have traveled throughout Asia, South America, North America, and Europe. My next destinations will be the Middle East and Africa.

PHILOSOPHY

I have many, but right now the most relevant philosophy I am currently adhering to is: "Work to live, don't live to work."

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I participate by attending meet-ups.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have sat on plenty of couches, but I don't have much experience couchsurfing.

Interests

Good food, wine, beer, reading, traveling (obviously), playing blackjack, learning about different cultures...and a lot more.

• arts
• dining
• wine
• beer
• reading
• traveling
• cars
• martial arts

Music, Movies, and Books

Way too many to mention.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I almost died in Thailand -- twice!

Teach, Learn, Share

I have flown all over the world, and never paid for an airline ticket; instead I use award points accrued from credit cards. This has saved me at least $10,000.00. And contrary to what many people believe, applying for numerous credit cards has actually improved my credit score. So if you ever have questions, or want to know how to do it, then please feel free to ask me.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Ireland, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Scotland, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Viet Nam, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Guatemala, Peru, Thailand, United States, Virgin Islands, U.S.