Recently moved back to California to go to law school after having lived in Asia for more than 7 years!

I'm a teacher and have spent the last 7 years traveling, studying, and living in different parts of Asia. I have backpacked and studied in Europe. I'm gay and open-minded. Into calisthenics, anime, video games, diving, hiking, kayaking, camping, rock climbing, ect

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I would like to meet locals in the countries and cities I am visiting. To try and get an authentic experience of the culture. It is also great to meet someone to share an adventure with.

A bonus if you speak Spanish or Nepali (Trying to practice :)

Interests

• architecture
• running
• gardening
• hiking
• rock climbing
• swimming
• engineering
• gender studies
• languages
• mathematics
• political science
• public policy
• beaches
• museums
• pubs
• sexuality
• gayfriendly
• pastries
• dragshows

Music, Movies, and Books

The Palace of Illusions: by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni IS A MUST READ if you plan on going to India. Also Shantaram is a great read, especially if you have been to or are in India.

System of the Down, Chiodos, Green Day, MCR, Queen, Kid Kudi, Rameshraj Bhattarai, Kendrick Lemar, DJ Sankit, Lady Gaga, Guru Randhawa, Hilight Tribe,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I volunteered from 7am-4pm 6 days a week for over 6 months living in a tent on a rice field helping to build 3 schools in Nepal after a large earthquake destroyed them.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you about my experiences in the last half decade in Asia or work/volunteer opportunities here.

I can share with you good times and food! :D

What I Can Share with Hosts

Smiles, drinks, and my experiences in the USA. Trips on travelling, navigating, and surviving within California and Europe.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, Philippines, Scotland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, Nepal, South Korea, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam