My name is Braeton. I recently moved back to America after living in Cambodia for 2 years. I have a lot of experience in many different realms. I am a painter, an artist, a YouTuber, solo traveler and I am a good personal trainer and coach. I am in Portland trying to take my life in a new direction and meet new people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I just relocated to Portland and do not have a place to stay for a couple of weeks. So I am looking to find a place to crash for a few nights if possible, and obviously meet cool new people. I think meeting new people is a great way to expand opportunities. Hopefully you think I'm worthy of sleeping on your couch :)

Interests

writing, drumming, painting, drawing, music, health and fitness, nutrition, hiking, travel, cooking, fishing, martial arts, teaching others, and learning new things

• arts
• writing
• cooking
• fitness
• traveling
• music
• fishing
• hiking
• backpacking
• boxing
• martial arts
• kickboxing

Music, Movies, and Books

Tool, Progressive Metal, Classical, Indigenous Music, Instrumentals, some Hip Hop...I'm open to new things.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Broke the lease on my apartment, ditched my truck, quit my job, packed a single backpack, bought a one way ticket to Thailand, started a new life, and I haven't looked back since...among other things. I fought professionally in kickboxing in Cambodia, wrote a book, inspired people, ran my own business in a 3rd world country....just to name a few things in mind.

Teach, Learn, Share

Through my life experience I've been humbled through different types of failure, and I've been blessed with different forms of success. I love to teach people....on any topic that I am passionate about. However, I don't know it all, so I love to learn through new people or trial and error. I do NOT live a standard life, so I am open to being adventurous and becoming a more well rounded person by leaving my comfort zone and sharing my mind with others....

What I Can Share with Hosts

Total respect, honesty, empathy and whatever else I can.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Dominica, Grenada, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Thailand, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Cambodia, United States