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Overview

  • 36 references 18 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Spanish; learning Italian, Portuguese
  • 45, Male
  • Member since 2005
  • Professional Poker Player
  • University in USA and Australia
  • From Brooklyn, NYC
  • Profile 95% complete

About Me

CURRENT MISSION

My current mission is to gently attack the map from all of its beautiful angles

ABOUT ME

I was born in Brooklyn, NY. I love to travel! I took a 5 year adventure traveling, living and working in various countries accross our vast land. Now I'm back in Brooklyn where it all started. Couchsurfing is something that I've grown up with. For me it's gem because learning about/from people and culture is number one on my infinite list of interests that motivate me to travel.

PHILOSOPHY

Enjoy life; the world through my eyes is the perfect place to do so. If it's not through yours, sometimes you just need to change your bifocals. Keep your doors of opportunity open even in the winter. Make an attempt to give people the benefit of the doubt.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have had many stay in my home and have stayed with many. it's a nice way to meet people and learn about culture and all that comes with it. I have made great friends couchsurfing. All the couchsurfers I've come across have a very positive vibe.

Interests

trekking, walking, camping, swimming, dancing, biking, movies, reading, writing, scuba diving, snorkeling, cooking, music, eating, trying new things, traveling, language, people

  • culture
  • writing
  • dancing
  • cooking
  • instructor
  • walking
  • movies
  • reading
  • traveling
  • socializing
  • music
  • cycling
  • camping
  • scuba diving
  • snorkeling
  • swimming
  • adventure travel

Music, Movies, and Books

Dostoevsky and similar material. I like writing, movies, music that can be interpreted easily or studied profoundly. I enjoy movies from the 30s - 50s, spaghetti westerns, film noir, neorealism and silent film.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Better if we talk about it. As you know - all of us couchsufers are lucky travelers :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I would be happy to help anyone learn English or Spanish. I have some experience in these fields. I am a Scuba Instructor and can teach anyone how to dive.

Countries I’ve Visited

Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, El Salvador, France, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Germany, Honduras, Peru, United Kingdom, United States

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